Tag: United Kingdom

Thursday, April 11th 2019 - 06:08 UTC
Over half of Brits want the Brexit final deal to be put to a referendum

More than half of the public would like the UK Government’s final Brexit deal to be put to a referendum, according to a new poll. The Kantar poll found that 51% of Britons would like a referendum to be held on the deal once negotiations between the Government and the EU have come to an end.
Wednesday, April 10th 2019 - 09:39 UTC
Standard Chartered fined US$ 1,1bn for helping Iran and £102m to Britain's Financial Conduct Authority

Standard Chartered bank is being fined US$1.1bn for violating US sanctions against Iran and over inadequate financial crime controls The penalties, imposed in connection with a range of different investigations in the US and the UK, all date back to before 2014.
Wednesday, April 10th 2019 - 08:38 UTC
Mrs. May pleads support from Berlin and Paris for a Brexit extension deadline

British Prime Minister Theresa May toured Berlin and Paris on Tuesday to plead for an extension to the deadline for Brexit, which looked increasingly likely to be approved by EU leaders at a crunch meeting in Brussels.
Tuesday, April 9th 2019 - 07:41 UTC
Gibraltar prepares for European elections because of Brexit delays

The Gibraltar Parliament unanimously passed legislation to enable Gibraltar to vote in the European election in May should this become necessary because of delays to Brexit. The parliament approved an amendment to primary legislation to ensure the electoral register for the European Union election is ready despite the short window of time available.
Tuesday, April 9th 2019 - 06:02 UTC
Baroness Fairhead visits Argentina and Brazil to bolster trade and investment relations

Minister of State for Trade and Export Promotion Baroness Fairhead, is travelling to Brazil after visiting Argentina this week to meet with key Brazilian and Argentine businesses and government ministers to discuss the UK’s commitment to trade and investment in both countries and the wider Latin American and Caribbean (LATAC) region.
Monday, April 8th 2019 - 09:57 UTC
Dogs in UK have killed sheep and farm animals worth £3.5m; calls for updating legislation

The insurance company NFU Mutual is calling on the UK government to update the Dangerous Dogs Act because of soaring attacks on farm animals. The company is part of the Livestock Worrying Police Working Group which wants higher fines and restrictions on dogs being let loose.
Monday, April 8th 2019 - 09:40 UTC
Central London Ultra Low Emission Zone comes into force

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has come into force in central London. Drivers of older, more polluting vehicles are being charged to enter the congestion zone area at any time. Transport for London (TfL) hopes the move will reduce the number of polluting cars in the capital, and estimates that about 40,000 vehicles will be affected every day.
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.
Saturday, April 6th 2019 - 09:28 UTC
New British passports no longer have “European Union” on the cover

British passports are being issued without the words 'European Union' on the cover, despite the delay to Brexit. The new burgundy passports were introduced from 30 March, the day after the UK was supposed to leave the EU, but some people may still receive the old version until stocks run out.