Tag: United Kingdom

Thursday, August 17th 2023 - 11:01 UTC
Royal Navy Swiftsure-class nuclear submarine to be dismantled in Rosyth, a world first

A Swiftsure-class Royal Navy nuclear-powered attack submarines that entered service in the 1970s and served for more than 20 years has dry docked at Rosyth, Scotland, as it prepares for final dismantle in a world first.
Thursday, August 17th 2023 - 10:57 UTC
“Unprecedented declines” in Chilean wine exports: China and UK worst cases

Chile reported in the first half of 2023 “unprecedented declines” in wine exports, totaling 20 million boxes and 584 million dollars, which represents a 24% decrease in both volume and value compared to the same period last year, according to Wines of Chile.
Thursday, August 17th 2023 - 10:45 UTC
Minister Rutley discusses football and trade while visiting Uruguay

After spending Tuesday in Paraguay for the inauguration of president Santiago Peña, British foreign minister for the Americas, David Rutley visited neighboring Uruguay where he met with local authorities, visited the Centenario stadium and participated in a reception for UK/Uruguay business chamber and friendship members.
Thursday, August 17th 2023 - 10:43 UTC
Minister for the Americas Rutley represented UK at the inauguration of Paraguayan president Santiago Peña

UK's Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Americas and Caribbean, David Rutley returned to Paraguay on Tuesday to attend the ceremony of the presidential inauguration of President Santiago Peña – a significant milestone in the democratic history of Paraguay.
Thursday, August 17th 2023 - 06:09 UTC
Parades and fly-pasts to celebrate UK Armed Forces Day

Parades and fly-pasts were just some of the events that took place across the UK on Saturday as part of Armed Forces Day celebrations to thank the military community for their service.
Tuesday, August 15th 2023 - 10:08 UTC
A Falklands Day full of celebrations, King's message and flag flying in Parliament

14 August is Falklands Day and commemorates the first sighting of the Falkland Islands on that day in 1592 by the English navigator and explorer, John Davis, on board his 120 ton vessel 'Desire'. Davis (1550-1605) was one of the principal navigators under Queen Elizabeth I.
Saturday, August 12th 2023 - 10:30 UTC
Legionella forces the removal of UK asylum seekers from Bibby Stockholm barge

Frustration for 10 Downing Street migrant policy. The United Kingdom was forced to remove migrants from the barge where they were being held after Legionella bacteria was found in the water supply, the government said on Friday.
Thursday, August 10th 2023 - 10:24 UTC
Falklands Airbridge rerouted to East Midlands Airport, from August 12 to 26

Due to essential repair work to the runway at RAF Brize Norton, the South Atlantic Airbridge connecting with the Falkland Islands will temporarily fly into, and out of East Midlands Airport (EMA). The final SAA flight into RAF Brize Norton prior to work commencing is scheduled to be the northbound service TOW 2233 due to depart MPC on Saturday 12 Aug. The following TOW 2230 service on Monday 14 Aug will depart from East Midlands Airport.
Thursday, August 10th 2023 - 09:06 UTC
King Charles III 50p coins begin circulating , “a piece of British history”

A batch of millions of 50p coins celebrating the coronation of King Charles III will begin circulation in UK. Featuring a design by Royal Mint coin designer Natasha Jenkins, the coins are the second 50ps to enter circulation bearing the monarch's official coin portrait.
Wednesday, August 9th 2023 - 10:49 UTC
Overseas Territories two-day Biodiversity Strategy forum held in the Falkland Islands

A successful two-day workshop for the new Overseas Territories Biodiversity Strategy, held in the Falkland Islands concluded successfully last Friday. The workshop led by the UK’s Joint Nature Conservation Committee, in partnership with FIG and representatives from conservation, science, rural business, economic development, tourism and fishing sectors.