Tag: United Kingdom

Friday, December 12th 2025 - 10:50 UTC
Argentina rejects UK and Israeli oil plans for Malvinas

Argentina's Foreign Ministry on Thursday issued a vigorous rejection of a reported “Final Investment Decision” by British company Rockhopper Exploration Plc and Israel's Navitas Petroleum Development and Production Limited regarding the “Sea Lion” oil field in the North Falkland Basin.
Monday, December 1st 2025 - 09:12 UTC
Change of British Ambassador to Chile: David William Concar

David William Concar has been appointed British Ambassador to the Republic of Chile, succeeding Ms Louise de Sousa, who will take up another post within the Diplomatic Service. Mr Concar is expected to assume his new role in March 2026.
Wednesday, November 26th 2025 - 09:22 UTC
Joint Ministerial Council meeting in London with OTs delegations

Boosting economic growth, protecting the environment and strengthening security have been discussed as leaders from across the British Overseas Territories meet in London this week.
Wednesday, November 26th 2025 - 09:15 UTC
UK Labour has plans to relax restrictions on oil and gas drilling in the North Sea

London media reports indicate that the UK Labour Government has Plans to relax restrictions on new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, the proposition should be announced this Wednesday under the government's North Sea Strategy.
Friday, October 31st 2025 - 10:04 UTC
King Charles III strips his brother of any royal trace left

King Charles III has taken the dramatic and unprecedented step of stripping his younger brother Andrew of all his remaining royal titles and forcing him to vacate his home at Royal Lodge, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Thursday.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 23:55 UTC
Tony Blair and Yamandú Orsi discuss child poverty, artificial intelligence, and drug trafficking in Montevideo

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi received former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair at Torre Ejecutiva on Wednesday, as part of Blair’s official visit to the region, which also included stops in Buenos Aires and Asunción. Blair, who heads the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, arrived in Montevideo to advance cooperation agreements recently signed with the Uruguayan government.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 09:44 UTC
UK at UN Security Council sponsors recognition of Kosovo’s independence

Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Kosovo called on other Member States who have not yet done so to join the majority and recognize Kosovo’s independence: Ms MacNaughtan said she would make three points.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 07:49 UTC
UK Defense Ministry: “Shoot down unidentified drones!”

The United Kingdom is drafting new powers to allow troops to shoot down unidentified drones threatening its military bases, Defense Minister John Healey said this week.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 00:42 UTC
Tony Blair in Montevideo: will meet President Orsi this Wednesday

Uruguayan president Yamandu Orsi will receive this Wednesday midday at the Executive Tower, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, according to the presidential office release. The former prime minister currently holds the chair of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and is on a regional tour, having met on Tuesday Paraguayan president, Santiago Peña in the capital Asuncion.
Saturday, October 18th 2025 - 02:54 UTC
Prince Andrew relinquishes Duke of York title and other honors

After discussing the matter with King Charles III, Prince Andrew announced on Friday that he would immediately relinquish the use of all his royal titles and honors, including “Duke of York,” amid mounting pressure and continuing allegations related to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.