Tag: UK

Friday, April 12th 2019 - 09:28 UTC
IMF's Lagarde glad a chaotic Brexit was avoided but warns about a prolonged uncertainty impact

Further uncertainty over Brexit will hinder growth in the UK economy, the head of IMF has told the BBC. Speaking ahead of the agreement of an extension to Article 50, Christine Lagarde warned that businesses and investors will remain hesitant in the coming months. She said any prolonged uncertainty would have a “negative impact”.
Monday, April 8th 2019 - 09:31 UTC
UK planning strict rules and code of practice to tackle “online harms” in Internet sites

Internet sites could be fined or blocked if they fail to tackle “online harms” such as terrorist propaganda and child abuse, under government plans. The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport has proposed an independent watchdog and a code of practice that tech companies would have to follow.
Monday, April 8th 2019 - 06:50 UTC
Theresa May concedes that concluding a Brexit deal needs “compromise” from Tories and Labour

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday conceded that concluding a Brexit deal with the main opposition will need “compromise on both sides” as she faced criticism for being inflexible.
Friday, March 29th 2019 - 18:18 UTC
Thousands of Leave supporters packed central London and gathered outside Parliament

Thousands of Leave supporters gathered outside Parliament to protest against the delay to Brexit, on the day the UK had been due to leave the EU. Traffic was brought to a standstill, amid chants of “Brexit now”. The March to Leave, which started in Sunderland a fortnight ago, has also arrived in Westminster.
Friday, March 29th 2019 - 08:41 UTC
EU free trade deals that UK has rolled over are “incomplete”, claim think tanks

The EU free-trade deals that the UK government has managed to roll over are “incomplete”, say trade experts. The UK Trade Policy Observatory told Newsnight the deals cannot guarantee trade will continue for British companies in a no-deal Brexit.
Thursday, March 7th 2019 - 09:46 UTC
Argentina and UK coordinating joint SAR operations and logistics in Antarctica

Argentina and UK are holding their second defense bilateral meeting in Buenos Aires, following on last year's first round held in London which put an end to fourteen years of interruption under the administrations of the Kirchner couple.
Thursday, March 7th 2019 - 09:06 UTC
Brits love holidays in Spain: 14 million holidayed in sunny Spain in 2017

Brits love a holiday and whether we’re looking for a beach getaway or a city break, the next flight is often not too far away. But which long haul and short haul destination is the UK’s favorite? How long do we stay and how much do we spend? Newly collected travel data reveals UK’s favorite holiday destinations.
Thursday, March 7th 2019 - 08:43 UTC
UK and industry plan 30% of electricity from offshore wind farms by 2030

A deal confirmed between the UK government and the wind industry will ensure 30% of electricity comes from offshore wind by 2030. The move will help the UK towards the aim of securing almost all its power from low-carbon sources by 2030.
Wednesday, March 6th 2019 - 08:06 UTC
UK considering massive tariffs cut in the event of a no-deal Brexit

The UK government may cut trade tariffs on between 80% and 90% of goods in the event of a no-deal Brexit, reports say. Some tariffs would be scrapped completely, including those on car parts, and some agricultural produce. However, 10-20% of key products would continue to be protected by the current level of tariffs, including some textiles, cars, beef, lamb and dairy.
Saturday, March 2nd 2019 - 08:35 UTC
UK will not lower its food standards to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with US

The UK will not lower food standards to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with the US, the government says. It comes after Washington published its objectives for a US-UK trade pact. The US wants “comprehensive market access” for its farmers' products that would see more US-made food on British supermarket shelves.