Tag: UK Government

Friday, June 22nd 2018 - 08:22 UTC
“Power grab” controversy at the British/Irish Council agenda in Guernsey

Nicola Sturgeon is to meet senior UK government politicians for the first time since accusing them of “ripping up” the devolution settlement. The first minister will hold talks with Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington in Guernsey.
Friday, June 15th 2018 - 10:51 UTC
Theresa May again on the edge: Pro-EU Tories backing for crucial Brexit votes questioned

A UK government's compromise to avoid a Commons defeat on Brexit has been rejected as “unacceptable” by leading rebel Dominic Grieve. Prime Minister Theresa May had convinced most rebels - who want MPs to have the final say - to back her in a key vote on Tuesday night by giving them assurances. But the wording of the promised compromise has now been published.
Thursday, June 14th 2018 - 08:49 UTC
Sturgeon “proud” of MSPs: relation between Scottish and UK governments on Brexit, no longer “business as usual”

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she is “proud” of SNP MSPs who staged a mass walkout of the House of Commons in a row over the EU Withdrawal Bill. The MPs acted after the party's leader at Westminster Ian Bralckford was thrown out of the chambler by the Speaker. The row was prompted by a “lack of debate” on what Mr Blackford said was a “power grab” by the UK government.
Wednesday, June 13th 2018 - 08:26 UTC
UK High Court rejects challenge of Article 50 (Brexit) legality

Campaigners have lost a High Court challenge over the legality of Article 50. They hoped to win permission for a judicial review which, they claimed, could result in Brexit negotiations coming to a halt. Lawyers for Elizabeth Webster, who spearheaded the crowd-funded effort, said there was clearly an arguable case to go forward to a full hearing.
Monday, June 11th 2018 - 09:16 UTC
Theresa May version of “candid and productive” events at Quebec G7 summit

At this G7 summit, we have discussed a range of issues – including the vital importance of defending democracy and the rules-based international system, free and fair global trade, the need to work for equal opportunities for all our citizens, and the need to protect our oceans.
Monday, May 28th 2018 - 08:10 UTC
EU's Brexit negotiator has called for “realism” from UK government

The European Union’s Brexit negotiator has called for “realism” over the terms of the future relationship between the UK and Brussels. Michel Barnier’s comments came after claims from EU officials that Britain has a “fantasy” approach to the talks sparked anger.
Monday, April 16th 2018 - 08:40 UTC
UK earmarks £61.4 million to fight the rising tide of plastic pollution in oceans

The UK Government has earmarked a £61.4 million war chest to fight the rising tide of plastic pollution in the world’s oceans. Theresa May announced the fund ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in London this week.
Saturday, February 17th 2018 - 09:22 UTC
Merkel “curious” about UK lack of clarity with Brexit; PM May speech in Munich

Angela Merkel has said that she is not “frustrated” by Britain's lack of clarity in Brexit, but is still “curious” about what the UK government actually wants to achieve in negotiations.
Friday, September 7th 2012 - 03:20 UTC
Falklands and Latin America affairs responsibility of Minister of State Hugo Swire

After UK government cabinet reshuffle which confirmed Foreign Secretary William Hague and Secretary of Defence, Philip Hammond, the Falkland Islands and Latin America become the responsibility of Minister of State Hugo Swire MP until now Minister of State for the Northern Ireland Office. The new ministerial teams and their portfolios are as follows.
Thursday, December 8th 2011 - 20:19 UTC
UK NATO campaign in Libya (longer than expected) cost 333 million dollars

The UK contribution to the NATO operation in Libya cost £212 million pounds (333 million dollars), Defense Secretary Philip Hammond said on Thursday in London.