Tag: David Cameron

Tuesday, September 9th 2014 - 03:35 UTC
William and Kate expecting their second baby and fourth-in-line to British throne

Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate are expecting their second baby, his office announced on Monday. The baby will be fourth-in-line to the British throne, after grandfather Prince Charles, father William and elder brother George, the couple's first child who was born in July last year.
Tuesday, September 2nd 2014 - 07:19 UTC
UK announces plans to strip suspected Islamist militants of their passports

UK Prime Minister David Cameron announced plans to strip suspected Islamist militants of their passports temporarily, to combat the threat posed by radicalized Britons returning from Syria and Iraq.
Wednesday, August 6th 2014 - 00:04 UTC
UK only Muslim minister resigns protesting 'morally indefensible' policy in Gaza

Sayeeda Warsi, a senior minister in Britain's Foreign Office, resigned on Tuesday, accusing Prime Minister David Cameron's government of taking a “morally indefensible” approach to the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Tuesday, August 5th 2014 - 06:30 UTC
“Lights out” event marked 100 years ceremonies since Britain entered World War One

A candle-lit vigil at Westminster Abbey and a “lights out” event have concluded a day of ceremonies marking 100 years since Britain entered World War One. People were invited to turn off their lights for an hour until 23:00 BST, the time war was declared on 4 August 1914.
Wednesday, July 30th 2014 - 01:34 UTC
UK to encourage extraction of natural gas and oil from shale rock to help with declining production

The British government plans to make more land available for licensing for oil and natural gas exploration in the first such expansion since 2008. The move, which had been anticipated by the oil and gas industry, could prove to be a milestone in efforts by the government of Prime Minister David Cameron to encourage the extraction of natural gas and oil from shale rock.
Wednesday, July 16th 2014 - 07:53 UTC
Hammond pledges new relationship with EU, reflecting the concerns of the British people

Incoming Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond praised his predecessor and promised to lay the ground for “a new relationship between Britain and the EU; one that promotes our national interest and reflects the concerns of the British people”.
Wednesday, July 16th 2014 - 00:59 UTC
Euro-skeptic tainted cabinet with Philip Hammond as Foreign Secretary

British Prime Minister David Cameron pushed through his biggest government shake-up since coming to power in 2010, promoting Euro-skeptics to senior roles ahead of a national election in May next year, among them former defense minister and prominent Euro-skeptic Philip Hammond.
Tuesday, July 15th 2014 - 06:15 UTC
Hague stepping down as Foreign Secretary; Hammond apparent replacement

William Hague is stepping down as UK Foreign Secretary, the government said on Monday, as Prime Minister David Cameron reshuffled his cabinet in an apparent attempt to build a winning team for the general election in May next year.
Friday, July 4th 2014 - 06:18 UTC
EC visit and review of Gibraltar/Spain border welcomed by Minister Lidington

UK Minister for Europe David Lidington welcomed Thursday’s return visit to Gibraltar by the European Commission to review progress towards addressing delays at the Gibraltar-Spain Border. Lidington recently visited Gibraltar to check the situation at the border and incursions by Spanish vessels of the Rock's waters.
Tuesday, June 17th 2014 - 06:37 UTC
Argentina pressing Francis over Falklands' dispute, says Vatican expert

Vatican officials are becoming increasingly irritated with the Argentine government after its ambassador to Britain, who is a vocal critic of the UK policy regarding the Falkland Islands, requested a private audience with the Argentine born pontiff, reports a piece by Edward Pentin, published by Newsmax.com.