International

Monday, January 7th 2019 - 08:44 UTC
New pound coin goes global with rollout to British Overseas Territories

United Kingdom Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies will, for the first time, be able to design and mint their own versions of the new 12-sided £1 coin. The iconic £1 coin has long been recognized around the world and Brits living in UK territories may soon be able to spend unique versions of the new pound, replacing the older coins currently in use, reports the UK Treasury in an official release.
Saturday, January 5th 2019 - 09:06 UTC
Major “live test” in South England on Monday in the event of a no-deal Brexit

The British Government is to use up to 150 trucks in a major test of its plans for UK border disruption in the event of a no-deal Brexit. A “live test” on Monday will examine the proposal to use Manston airfield near Ramsgate as a mass “HGV holding facility” to alleviate congestion on the roads to the Channel ports, the Department for Transport has confirmed.
Saturday, January 5th 2019 - 08:50 UTC
Grassroots conservatives want PM May's Brexit deal ditched, according to survey

More than half of grassroots Conservative members want Theresa May’s Brexit deal to be ditched in favour of no deal, a survey has found. About 57% of the rank and file are convinced that leaving the EU without a deal is better than their own leader’s Brexit plan, according to a poll funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.
Saturday, January 5th 2019 - 08:48 UTC
North Irish couple plan to share their £115m EuroMillions win with 50 people

A couple from Northern Ireland have made a list of 50 people with whom they intend to share their £115m EuroMillions win. Frances and Patrick Connolly, who live in Moira, County Down, matched the winning numbers in the New Year's Day draw. It is the fourth biggest UK EuroMillions win and the biggest in NI.
Saturday, January 5th 2019 - 08:42 UTC
US delegation to hold trade talks in China on January 7/8, revealed Beijing

A US delegation will visit China next week for talks aimed at defusing the trade war between the world's two largest economies. The closely watched meeting follows a dismal week for US markets, with losses fuelled partly by trade fears.
Saturday, January 5th 2019 - 08:27 UTC
May's coalition allies insist: “no way” DUP will support the current Brexit deal

There is “no way” the Democratic Unionist Party will back Theresa May's Brexit deal, a leading figure has said. Sammy Wilson told the BBC he was “more alarmed” than ever about what the deal would mean for Northern Ireland.
Friday, January 4th 2019 - 08:49 UTC
Ex Credit Suisse bankers and Mozambique officials charged with US$ 2bn fraud

Three former Credit Suisse bankers have been arrested over their alleged role in a US$ 2bn fraud scheme connected to firms in Mozambique, according to US authorities. The men have been released on bail in London while the US seeks their extradition.
Friday, January 4th 2019 - 08:46 UTC
UK lottery player claims the £115m New Year's Day EuroMillions jackpot

The National Lottery said the win is the fourth biggest in UK history and follows a series of big British lottery successes in recent years. A further 10 UK players have each pocketed £1m after the Millionaire Maker codes on their tickets were picked.
Friday, January 4th 2019 - 08:40 UTC
UK redeploying Royal Navy patrols to the Channel to deter migrant crossings

Royal Navy patrol ship has been sent to the English Channel to deter migrant crossings, the Ministry of Defense has confirmed. Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson said HMS Mersey would “help prevent migrants from making the dangerous journey”.
Friday, January 4th 2019 - 06:02 UTC
Falklands: Argentina calls for sovereignty negotiations as it recalls 3 January 1833

In an official release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Argentina recalled that 186 years ago, on 3 January 1833, “UK military forces illegally occupied and usurped the Malvinas Islands and adjoining maritime spaces in the South Atlantic”.