Politics

Monday, April 10th 2017 - 08:12 UTC
Trump will host Argentina's Macri at the White House on April 27

Argentine president Mauricio Macri confirmed that a date has been officially established for his meeting with Donald Trump at the White House, April 27. The date was revealed by the president Macri during an interview with Bloomberg.
Monday, April 10th 2017 - 08:02 UTC
Bank of England asks financial firms to submit Brexit contingency plans

The Bank of England has asked City financial firms in London to submit Brexit contingency plans, with Governor Mark Carney warning of major economic harm if negotiations between Britain and the EU falter.
Monday, April 10th 2017 - 07:29 UTC
RAF Hercules photographed by Zero Hora in Porto Alegre airport

The Royal Air Force continues to call at Brazilian airports for refueling in their trip to the Falkland Islands, according to Zero Hora, the main daily from the city of Porto Alegre in Rio Grande Do Sul state.
Monday, April 10th 2017 - 06:48 UTC
UK says Russia is responsible by proxy for civilian deaths in Syrian poison gas attack

Britain said on Sunday Russia bore responsibility by proxy for civilian deaths in Syria last week caused by a poison gas attack that Washington says was carried out by the Moscow-backed government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. At least 70 people died in what the United States says was a chemical weapons attack in rebel-held Syria.
Monday, April 10th 2017 - 06:35 UTC
Corbyn and Labour pledge full support for Gibraltar's sovereignty

UK Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn and Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons has pledged his full support to Gibraltar. Mr Corbyn, who gave assurances on the British Sovereignty of Rock and the double lock commitment, did so in a lengthy conversation with the Rock's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo
Monday, April 10th 2017 - 04:55 UTC
Falkland Islands Government appoints Director of Health & Social Services

The Falkland Islands Government has announced the appointment of Mandy Whittingham as the new Director of Health & Social Services. Mandy is a registered nurse and has several qualifications in Religious Studies & Education, Health Education & Health Promotion.
Saturday, April 8th 2017 - 10:07 UTC
Trump describes “tremendous progress” in talks with Xi; state visit to China later this year

President Donald Trump has accepted his counterpart Xi Jinping's invitation to make a visit to China, said Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Mr. Trump is hosting the Chinese president for a two-day visit at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
Saturday, April 8th 2017 - 08:15 UTC
Unique Falkland Islands photography in Central London for a second time.

“The Falklands: 35 Years of Progress”, a unique collection of photographs showcasing the incredible landscape, wildlife and people of the Falkland Islands is coming to The A & D Gallery in London in June 2017.
Saturday, April 8th 2017 - 07:54 UTC
MPs urge government to vote against new EU measures not in UK interest

The Government should be prepared to vote against new EU measures it believes are not in the national interest, even as it negotiates Britain withdrawal from the bloc, MPs have said. The Commons European Scrutiny Committee said, while it did not want the UK to be seen in Brussels a “wrecker”, EU legislative changes could make a “significant difference” to the context of the Brexit negotiation.
Saturday, April 8th 2017 - 07:35 UTC
UK's Startup Games contest in Argentina attracts over 100 participants

An estimated 100 participants received training and competed for virtual investments during the Startup Games contest created by the UK's Department for International Trade, which this time was held at the UK embassy in Argentina.