Tag: United Kingdom

Tuesday, October 15th 2024 - 10:47 UTC
Milei welcomes Boris Johnson at Casa Rosada

Argentine President Javier Milei Monday welcomed former UK Primer Minister Boris Johnson at Casa Rosada, after which the South American leader announced he would travel to England for a meeting with musician Mick Jagger at a date yet to be determined. Milei had already discussed rock with another exPM - Lord David Cameron - whom he met as Foreign Secretary.
Monday, October 14th 2024 - 08:25 UTC
Trouble ahead at Samoa Commonwealth summit; Caribbean nations demanding £200bn billion from UK for slave trade

Trouble ahead for King Charles and PM Keir Starmer when they attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Samoa on October 21st. A group of fifteen Caribbean governments have unanimously decided to demand an incredible £200 billion from the UK in compensation for its role in the slave trade, according to reports in the British media.
Monday, October 14th 2024 - 08:18 UTC
UK names new investment minister to spearhead bolstered Office for Investment

A new Minister for Investment has been appointed to head up a bolstered Office for Investment, as part of a wider Whitehall ‘shake up’ to strengthen the government’s offer and partnership with businesses and investors.
Thursday, October 10th 2024 - 10:48 UTC
Keir Starmer: “Falklands are British and will remain British; it's personal for me”

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made a conclusive statement of support for the Falkland Islands during the Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, hoping to put an end to speculations over the future of British Overseas Territories following on the decision to hand the Chagos archipelago sovereignty (British Indian Ocean Overseas Territory) to the Republic of Mauritius.
Saturday, October 5th 2024 - 08:48 UTC
UK charters flight to leave Lebanon on Sunday as conflict escalates

More than 250 British nationals have left Lebanon on flights chartered by UK Government. Any remaining British nationals who want to leave are urged to register immediately, or to use commercial routes.
Saturday, October 5th 2024 - 08:46 UTC
HMS Protector “Sea Rider” Arctic Expedition for UK/Canadian Early-Career Researchers

The British High Commission in Ottawa organized an expedition for a group of British & Canadian early-career researchers to travel on board HMS Protector for an Arctic cruise. The UK and Canada have an exciting portfolio of collaborative projects relating to science, technology, and research.
Wednesday, October 2nd 2024 - 07:01 UTC
UK “green milestone”, the last power station fueled by coal has finished

UK's last coal power station, at Ratcliffe-on-Soar, finished operations on Monday September 30th, after running since 1967 and ending 142 years of reliance on the fossil fuel. The milestone is a major event in UK's ambitions to reduce its contribution to climate change. Coal is the dirtiest fossil fuel producing the most greenhouse gases when burnt.
Wednesday, October 2nd 2024 - 06:20 UTC
UN Human Rights Council 57: UPR Adoption of Chile

UK Statement for the Universal Periodic Review Adoption of Chile as delivered at the 57th Human Rights Council in Geneva. From the Mission to the WTO, UN and Other International Organizations in Geneva.30 September 2024 (*)
Saturday, September 28th 2024 - 10:46 UTC
The Malvinas Question triggers Ladies in Anger

The South Atlantic understanding, (and by extension to the Falkland Islands), agreed this week between the Argentine foreign minister and the UK foreign secretary has triggered quite strong reactions, reflecting an atmosphere of disarray in the Argentine political system.
Wednesday, September 25th 2024 - 15:02 UTC
Paraguay ambitious project to increase exports to UK

Mercosur partner Paraguay, with a most disfavorable trade balance with UK is planning an ambitious project to enable the country in a few years reach an export bill of some US$ 900 million annually.