Tag: United Kingdom

• Wednesday, July 24th 2024 - 08:36 UTC

  UK policy, funds for aerospace projects but no support for Harland & Wolff

  

  The new Labor government gave a clear indication of its policies and course of action this week when it announced at the Farnborough International Air Show a £103 million funding for aerospace projects, supporting greener travel and thousands of jobs across the UK. This contrasts with the rejection of a guarantee loan for the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast.

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• Wednesday, July 17th 2024 - 21:17 UTC

  Falkland Islands Represented at UK State Opening of Parliament

  

  Richard Hyslop, the Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK and Europe, attended the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday. This event marked the formal start of the UK Parliamentary year and was highlighted by His Royal Highness King Charles III delivering The King’s Speech, which outlined the new Government’s agenda, proposed policies, and legislation for the coming session.

• Saturday, July 6th 2024 - 10:55 UTC

  Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is on the job and Saturday will hold his first cabinet meeting

  

  Sir Keir Starmer's new cabinet will meet for the first time on Saturday morning - the first full day of Labour being in power, points out a BBC report. Rachel Reeves is the UK's first female chancellor, while Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is also among a record 11 women in the team of 25. Sir Keir appointed his cabinet on Friday after Labor's landslide election win, and in his first speech as PM said the work of change “begins immediately”.

• Friday, July 5th 2024 - 10:55 UTC

  UKs Labour wins with a huge majority; Tories in disarray lose votes to Reform, Liberals and Greens

  

  U.K.’s Labour Party is on course to win a huge parliamentary majority in the country’s general election, putting an end to 14 years of Conservative governments. Labour is forecasted to have a majority of 166 seats in the House of Commons.

• Thursday, July 4th 2024 - 09:55 UTC

  What can be expected on 4 July, Labour landslide or Conservative cataclysm

  

  This Thursday's 4 general election in the United Kingdom could prove catastrophic for the Conservative Party and influence its future evolution. After 14 years in office, the Tories appear destined for what experts call the worst general election result in its 190-year history. The dimensions of this defeat would be such that, according to the polls, the current prime minister Rishi Sunak could even become the first head of government to lose his seat in the Commons.

• Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 09:06 UTC

  Falklands Legislative Assembly celebrates UK Armed Forces Day

  

  The Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands proudly commemorates Armed Forces Day, the 29th of June, honoring the brave service-people who serve and have served in the Armed Forces. This day is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by our service members, and an opportunity for the community to express its gratitude and respect for the freedom, democracy and self-determination which the Falkland Islanders are able to enjoy due to these sacrifices.

• Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 09:01 UTC

  British Army and Royal Marines commandoes in central London exercise

  

  Royal Marines and British Army soldiers have taken to the streets of London to storm two underground stations, three tourist attractions and the Royal Albert Hall – but it was all part of a training operation called Exercise Felix Assault.

• Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 08:03 UTC

  King Charles III new photographic portrait to commemorate Armed Forces Day

  

  To commemorate this year's United Kingdom's Armed Forces Day a new photograph of the King in military uniform has been released. Held annually on the last Saturday of June, Armed Forces Day is a day for the country to show its support for veterans, service families, cadets and those still serving.

• Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 08:00 UTC

  Labour's emphatic NO to any Falklands sovereignty talks with Argentina

  

  The United Kingdom Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson David Lammy replied with an emphatic NO, when asked if a British government led by the Labour party would be prepared to sit and discuss Falklands/Malvinas sovereignty with Argentine president Javier Milei.

• Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 07:00 UTC

  British political leaders admiration for the services on Armed Forces Day: promises of 2,5% GDP for defense by 2030

  

  Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and head of the opposition, Sir Keir Starmer have joined other party leaders in marking UK Armed Forces Day by expressing their admiration for the three services.