Tag: United Kingdom

Wednesday, February 14th 2018 - 09:10 UTC
UK January inflation remains at 3%; slower food and raw materials prices

United Kingdom inflation remained at 3% in January, the same level as in December, as reported by the Office for National Statistics, ONS. In November it was the six year high of 3.1% and most economists were expecting a small fall in the CPI to 2.9%.
Tuesday, February 13th 2018 - 08:18 UTC
Barclays Bank PLC charged of “unlawful financial assistance” by UK's serious fraud office

The United Kingdom Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged Barclays Bank PLC with “unlawful financial assistance” related to billions of pounds raised from Qatar in 2008. The same charges were brought against Barclays PLC in June last year.
Tuesday, February 13th 2018 - 08:01 UTC
UK OTs address oceans and plastic pollution at Council of Environment Ministers

Ministers and senior officials from UK Overseas Territories (OTs) and Crown Dependencies (CDs) travelled to the Isle of Man last week to discuss the future of the environment in their jurisdictions. This was the third Council of Environment Ministers of UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies and took place in Douglas, on 6th and 7th February. Previous meetings took place in Gibraltar in 2015 and continued in Alderney in 2017.
Monday, February 12th 2018 - 16:13 UTC
British government project to prevent corruption in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador

The British Government is supporting a project to encourage municipalities from Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras to adopt practices which can prevent corruption. The initiative, under the “Islands of Integrity” concept, aims to address the root causes of corruption by encouraging free-market policies and enhancing efficiency.
Monday, February 12th 2018 - 16:08 UTC
Argentine ambassador and Sukey Cameron at Capt Rick Jolly funeral

Hundreds have attended the funeral of a Royal Navy medical officer who saved hundreds of troops during the Falklands War. Surgeon Capt Rick Jolly, who reputedly saved the life of every British serviceman he treated, died aged 71 on 13 January.
Monday, February 12th 2018 - 15:46 UTC
Brexit impact studies leaks again questions PM May's approach to negotiations

Brexit impact studies released to MPs by the UK government reveal the North East of England and West Midlands will sustain the biggest hit to economic growth from Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union.
Monday, February 12th 2018 - 15:35 UTC
“The Big Lizzie” calls at Gibraltar on maiden trip; she's scheduled to begin helicopter trials

The Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth arrived in Gibraltar for her first overseas port visit. As she sailed into port under close security escort, UK Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson highlighted the Rock’s strategic role for UK military operations.
Saturday, February 10th 2018 - 09:26 UTC
New British ambassador presents Letter or Credentials to President Maduro

The British Ambassador to Venezuela, Andrew Soper, presented his Letter of Credentials to President Nicolás Maduro during a ceremony at the Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas.
Friday, February 9th 2018 - 20:10 UTC
Essential EU poly-lingual staff for UK inbound tourism at risk with Brexit

The CEO of the European Tourism Association, ETOA, Tom Jenkins told Parliament that Brexit is already harming the inbound travel industry, damaging productivity and asked for assurances that hiring non-UK EU workers remains free from bureaucratic burdens, since language skills are particularly important in the industry.
Friday, February 9th 2018 - 20:00 UTC
Five European countries have become a top travel destination for the US

Europe is once again a top travel destination for Americans. Five European countries, Italy, Ireland, France, Iceland and the United Kingdom, comprised half of the top 10 spots for vacation plans in 2018.