Tag: Philip Hammond

Friday, November 21st 2014 - 07:04 UTC
Iran negotiations, OPEC meeting loom for oil markets

As November draws to a close, there are two major events that could profoundly change the oil markets. With the clock ticking, the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (P5 plus 1) are negotiating down to the wire with Iran over its nuclear program.
Saturday, October 4th 2014 - 08:15 UTC
Veteran career officer new chief of UK Secret Intelligence Service

With the agreement of Prime Minister David Cameron, the Foreign Secretary announced on Friday that Alex Younger has been appointed as successor to Sir John Sawers as Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service. Alex will take up his appointment next month.
Friday, October 3rd 2014 - 06:49 UTC
Falklands' lawmakers meet Foreign Secretary Hammond and Defence chief Fallon

The Falkland Islands Government’s stand at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham (28 September to 01 October) was extremely busy with visitors. Situated in a prime location, MLAs Jan Cheek and Ian Hansen and the Falkland Islands Government Representative, Sukey Cameron MBE, were able to meet with a large number of delegates, including MPs and Parliamentary Candidates.
Thursday, July 24th 2014 - 05:43 UTC
Spain congratulates Hammond and calls for dialogue on “Gibraltar and surrounding area”

Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo congratulated Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond on his recent appointment and insisted that Spain’s action in Gibraltar is simply to seek compliance with legal obligations, but nevertheless called for dialogue.
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.
Saturday, July 5th 2014 - 08:59 UTC
Queen Elizabeth christens new aircraft carrier; the largest ship built for the Royal Navy

The Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier has been officially named by Her Majesty the Queen at a ceremony in Scotland on Friday. Hundreds of workers who have helped to build the HMS Queen Elizabeth, along with the ship’s company, joined the Prime Minister, Defence Secretary, military Chiefs and dignitaries to witness Her Majesty christen her namesake with a bottle of whisky.
Tuesday, July 1st 2014 - 08:08 UTC
Carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth to be 'christened' with whisky in Scotland

The naming of HMS Queen Elizabeth, which takes place this Friday at Rosyth, Scotland is a unique occasion of historical significance as it marks the beginning of a new era of UK carrier operations.
Monday, June 23rd 2014 - 21:53 UTC
Royal Navy's first ever remotely-piloted air system takes flight

Just 7 months after the British Ministry of Defense ordered the system from Boeing Defense UK, footage released today, 22 June, shows ScanEagle taking flight from HMS Somerset in the Gulf.