Tag: United Kingdom

Friday, December 27th 2019 - 09:35 UTC
Top EU official writes a “love letter” to Britain, stressing “you will always be welcome to come back”

A top Brussels official has written a “love letter” to Britain expressing his grief at its decision to leave the European Union - and stressing it was always welcome back.
Friday, December 27th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
Boat people with 71 illegal immigrants intercepted in the English Channel

Seventy-one migrants were intercepted on several boats in the English Channel overnight, with some needing hospitalization for hypothermia, French and British authorities said on Thursday.
Thursday, December 26th 2019 - 12:09 UTC
Time is right to reinvent the brand of a far too rich The Firm, following princely excesses?

After a torrid 2019 in which the queen's son Prince Andrew was implicated in an underage sex abuse scandal, many in Britain are again asking if the monarchy has gotten too big - and rich - for its own good.
Tuesday, December 24th 2019 - 09:22 UTC
PM Boris Johnson in his message calls on Britons “not to have many arguments” over Christmas

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the public on Monday “not to have too many arguments” over Christmas in a festive message in which he managed to avoid the word Brexit.
Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 23:06 UTC
Trump invites Johnson to the White House, but the impeachment and Brexit could delay potential dates

U.S. President Donald Trump has invited British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to visit him in the White House in the new year, British media reported on Sunday. Trump’s invitation was made after the British prime minister’s election win this month, The Sunday Times newspaper reported. Britain wants to strike a new trade deal with the United States after it leaves the European Union at the end of January.
Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 08:40 UTC
Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold, but ready to cut over global and Brexit uncertainties

The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold at 0.75% but indicated it may cut the cost of borrowing if global economic growth fails to recover or Brexit uncertainties persist. It said the UK economy was expected to pick up from its current weakness.
Saturday, December 21st 2019 - 10:53 UTC
Ms O'Connor, new UK ambassador to Uruguay, takes appointment in August 2020

Ms. Faye O’Connor OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Uruguay in succession to Mr. Ian Duddy who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms. O’Connor will take up her appointment in August 2020.
Saturday, December 21st 2019 - 10:48 UTC
Falklands patrol HMS Clyde decommissioned in Portsmouth before its future life with the Brazilian Navy

A Royal Naval patrol vessel has returned to its home base in Portsmouth for the final time after spending 12 years on patrol around the Falkland Islands. Sailors and crew of the HMS Clyde have taken part in a decommissioning ceremony for the 13-year-old vessel before it is turned back over the BAE Systems for its future life in Brazil.
Saturday, December 21st 2019 - 10:29 UTC
Boris Johnson on target: “the Brexit vote wrapped up for Christmas”

Prime Minister Boris Johnson won approval for his Brexit deal in parliament on Friday, the first step towards fulfilling his election pledge to deliver Britain's departure from the European Union by Jan 31 after his landslide victory.
Saturday, December 21st 2019 - 09:51 UTC
Denise Coates from Bet365 has become UK's best-paid executive: £323m payday

Bet365 boss Denise Coates has received a £323m payday, confirming her position as the UK's best-paid executive. The co-founder of the online gambling firm was paid a £277m salary plus dividends as the popularity of online gambling continues to grow.