Tag: United Kingdom

• Tuesday, February 18th 2025 - 00:48 UTC

  Falkland Islands welcomes a delegation of UK MPs with a weeklong agenda

  

  The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly is pleased to welcome a delegation of UK Members of Parliament (MPs) who are visiting the Islands this week following invitation by Members of the Legislative Assembly to strengthen ties, engage with the community, and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of Falklands’ part in the British Family, and the right to the self-determination of our people.

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• Saturday, February 8th 2025 - 10:52 UTC

  Argentine judge rules travel agency should not advertise Malvinas as UK destination

  

  Judge Guillermo Patricio Cánepa of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA) ruled this week that Cruiseline S.R.L. should not mislead potential customers by advertising cruise services to the United Kingdom's “Islas Malvinas.” The magistrate ordered the company to pull its advertising campaign in that regard and recognize Argentina's sovereignty over the archipelago.

• Saturday, February 1st 2025 - 08:16 UTC

  Released British-Israeli soldier discusses plight with PM Starmer

  

  Emily Damari, the Israeli soldier who grew up in south-east London and was taken hostage by the terrorist organization Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, spoke Friday on the telephone with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whom she told about her ordeal. Upon her release, she made headlines worldwide for having lost two fingers and because her sexual orientation (lesbian) had been kept from public knowledge to avoid further damage from her captors.

• Monday, January 20th 2025 - 05:56 UTC

  Shock-Proofing the UK Economy

  

  By Mohamed A. El-Erian (*) - No country wants external developments to drive up its borrowing costs and weaken its currency, which is what the UK is facing today, together with serious cyclical and structural challenges. But if the British government responds appropriately, recent market volatility might turn out to have a silver lining.

• Thursday, January 9th 2025 - 09:55 UTC

  New rules for foreigners wishing to travel to post-Brexit UK

  

  Starting Jan. 8, travelers who do not need a visa to enter post-Brexit UK for leisure will still be required to get an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) from the Foreign Office's website. This new permit allows foreign visitors to stay up to six months in the country as nonresidents (not allowed to work or study) and costs 10 pounds sterling.

• Monday, December 30th 2024 - 10:22 UTC

  Cadbury dropped from royal warrants, apparently for still operating in Russia

  

  For the first time in 170 years, chocolate maker Cadbury has been dropped from the list of royal warrants. The Birmingham-based chocolatier was awarded its first royal warrant as a chocolate and cocoa manufacturer by Queen Victoria in 1854, but it lost its royal endorsement under King Charles.

• Monday, December 23rd 2024 - 08:57 UTC

  MMO celebrates £30 million in support provided to UK fishing and seafood industry in 2024

  

  The Marine Management Organization (MMO) is proud to celebrate its extensive support to the UK’s fishing and seafood industry in 2024 through various administered grant schemes.

• Friday, December 20th 2024 - 10:17 UTC

  Bank of England leaves rate unchanged at 4.75%, but inflation is increasing with a no economic growth in 2024

  

  The Bank of England on Thursday left interest rates unchanged at 4.75%, despite an inflation rate that reached an eight-month high, pushed by services and wage increases. However three members of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted for a rate reduction, while six insisted in keeping them on hold.

• Friday, December 13th 2024 - 10:59 UTC

  Defense minister Lord Coaker visits Chile and Brazil to strengthen defense relations

  

  Defense Minister Lord Coaker's recent visit to Chile and Brazil focused on supporting global security and tackling increasing threats. There, he held talks with his counterparts and industry as the UK strengthens relations with partners around the world.

• Friday, December 13th 2024 - 07:33 UTC

  Falklands: final deadline for British Passport

  

  The Falkland Islands Customs and Immigration Service would like to advise the public that the last date for the submission of British passport applications for forwarding to the United Kingdom Passport Agency during 2024, is by no later than 11.30 am on Friday 20 December 2024.