Tag: United Kingdom

Thursday, March 7th 2019 - 09:06 UTC
Brits love holidays in Spain: 14 million holidayed in sunny Spain in 2017

Brits love a holiday and whether we’re looking for a beach getaway or a city break, the next flight is often not too far away. But which long haul and short haul destination is the UK’s favorite? How long do we stay and how much do we spend? Newly collected travel data reveals UK’s favorite holiday destinations.
Thursday, March 7th 2019 - 08:43 UTC
UK and industry plan 30% of electricity from offshore wind farms by 2030

A deal confirmed between the UK government and the wind industry will ensure 30% of electricity comes from offshore wind by 2030. The move will help the UK towards the aim of securing almost all its power from low-carbon sources by 2030.
Thursday, March 7th 2019 - 08:24 UTC
Another challenge for PM May: Lords vote to negotiate a customs union with EU

Britain's House of Lords passed an amendment on Wednesday calling for the government to negotiate a customs union with the European Union, giving Prime Minister Theresa May a potential new headache in her Brexit plans.
Thursday, March 7th 2019 - 05:26 UTC
EU has urged to table fresh Brexit proposals within the next 48 hours

The UK has been urged to table fresh proposals within the next 48 hours to break the Brexit impasse. EU officials said they would work non-stop over the weekend if “acceptable” ideas were received by Friday to break the deadlock over the Irish backstop.
Wednesday, March 6th 2019 - 09:00 UTC
Northern Ireland warns of “grave” consequences of a no-deal Brexit

Northern Ireland's chief civil servant has warned a no-deal Brexit could have “grave” consequences for the region. In a letter to Stormont's political parties, David Sterling comes close to suggesting there may have to be some hardening of the Irish border.
Wednesday, March 6th 2019 - 08:06 UTC
UK considering massive tariffs cut in the event of a no-deal Brexit

The UK government may cut trade tariffs on between 80% and 90% of goods in the event of a no-deal Brexit, reports say. Some tariffs would be scrapped completely, including those on car parts, and some agricultural produce. However, 10-20% of key products would continue to be protected by the current level of tariffs, including some textiles, cars, beef, lamb and dairy.
Tuesday, March 5th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Trump tightens trade embargo on Cuba; retaliation for Havana's support for Maduro

The Trump administration announced Monday that it is tightening the six-decade trade embargo on Cuba by allowing lawsuits against Cuban companies using properties confiscated after its 1959 revolution.
Tuesday, March 5th 2019 - 09:49 UTC
Spain and UK sign Gibraltar fiscal treaty to fight tax fraud and money laundering

Spain and Britain on Monday signed a fiscal treaty on Gibraltar as Brexit nears to fight tax fraud and money laundering via the British overseas territory. Hailed as “massively significant” by Gibraltar's leader, Fabian Picardo, it was signed separately by Spanish Foreign Minister Josep Borrell and David Lidington, Prime Minister Theresa May's effective deputy.
Tuesday, March 5th 2019 - 04:30 UTC
World gigabyte costs: India the cheapest and Falklands among the most expensive

A study into the amount people pay for mobile data has found that the UK has some of the most expensive prices in Europe. Likewise the Falkland Islands and Saint Helena figure among the five worst cases in the site Cable.co.uk. The research found that one gigabyte (GB) of data cost $0.26 (£0.20) in India but $6.66 in the UK, and US$ 47.39 in the Falklands.
Saturday, March 2nd 2019 - 08:35 UTC
UK will not lower its food standards to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with US

The UK will not lower food standards to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with the US, the government says. It comes after Washington published its objectives for a US-UK trade pact. The US wants “comprehensive market access” for its farmers' products that would see more US-made food on British supermarket shelves.