Tag: United Kingdom

Thursday, June 21st 2018 - 11:44 UTC
Chile Day in London, 6-7 September, to promote growth and investments

Chile Day in London will take place on 6-7 September; it was announced at an event in the British embassy in Santiago de Chile. The initiative has grown steadily since its year of inception in 2011 and “this year promises to be a new focus, at an important time for both our countries”, said ambassador Fiona Clouder.
Thursday, June 21st 2018 - 07:46 UTC
Siemens UK claims current Brexit scenario “very difficult...we don't know what we are planning for”

United Kingdom should remain in the customs union after Brexit unless there is a proper alternative, the boss of Siemens UK has said. Jürgen Maier, chief executive of the German firm's UK operations, told Reuters contingency planning for Brexit was “very difficult” as “we don't know... what we are planning for”.
Thursday, June 21st 2018 - 07:27 UTC
“A crucial step” for Theresa May: Parliament passes EU Withdrawal Bill

Theresa May has welcomed the passing of the Brexit bill through Parliament as “a crucial step” in delivering a “smooth and orderly Brexit”. Peers accepted the amendment to the EU (Withdrawal) Bill sent to them from the House of Commons, meaning the bill now goes for Royal Assent, becoming law.
Wednesday, June 20th 2018 - 08:24 UTC
Brexit bill (and Theresa May) face crucial vote in a divided House

Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plans were rejected by parliament’s upper chamber on Monday, setting up a confrontation with pro-EU MPs later this week which will test her ability to lead a minority government.
Tuesday, June 19th 2018 - 08:10 UTC
KPMG UK criticized for its “unacceptable deterioration” and will be subject to closer supervision

The auditing work of one of the world's “Big Four” accounting firms has been sharply criticized by the industry's watchdog. KPMG audits had shown an “unacceptable deterioration” and will be subject to closer supervision, the Financial Reporting Council said.
Tuesday, June 19th 2018 - 07:03 UTC
Deepening fears about the Irish border in a hard Brexit scenario, says Queen's University report

Fears are deepening on the Irish border over a hard Brexit, researchers showed. Almost half of residents are against a technological solution to customs checks, according to a study of those living on both sides of the frontier by Queen’s University Belfast academics.
Monday, June 18th 2018 - 08:44 UTC
Falklands' lawmakers ready for a robust presentation before C24

Falkland Islands lawmakers have pledged that their presentations before the United Nations Decolonization Committee or C 24 this year in New York will be as robust as ever, despite the improvement of relations between Argentina and the United Kingdom.
Friday, June 15th 2018 - 10:51 UTC
Theresa May again on the edge: Pro-EU Tories backing for crucial Brexit votes questioned

A UK government's compromise to avoid a Commons defeat on Brexit has been rejected as “unacceptable” by leading rebel Dominic Grieve. Prime Minister Theresa May had convinced most rebels - who want MPs to have the final say - to back her in a key vote on Tuesday night by giving them assurances. But the wording of the promised compromise has now been published.
Friday, June 15th 2018 - 10:32 UTC
Oxfam GB banned from Haiti following on cases of sexual misconduct

Oxfam GB has been banned from operating in Haiti after its staff were accused of sexual misconduct following the 2010 earthquake. Haiti's government said the decision was taken because of Oxfam's “violation of its laws and serious breach of the principle of human dignity”.
Friday, June 15th 2018 - 07:22 UTC
Lord West claims Royal Navy does not have enough vessels to look after the EEZ

The former head of the Royal Navy has warned of a developing negative situation over the number of ships available to patrol Britain’s coastal waters post-Brexit. Labour’s Lord West of Spithead told the Lords at question time there were not enough vessels to look after the inshore waters and the exclusive economic zone.