Tag: United Kingdom

Saturday, January 13th 2018 - 07:31 UTC
Trump cancels February visit to UK; Downing Street says invitation stands

Donald Trump has cancelled a planned visit to the UK in February, where he had been expected to open a new US$1bn (£738m) US embassy in London. The US president tweeted he was not a “big fan” of the new embassy - which is moving from Mayfair to south London.
Friday, January 12th 2018 - 10:36 UTC
Farage willing to a second referendum to end anti-Brexit “whinging and whining”

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage says he is close to backing a second EU referendum to end the “whinging and whining” of anti-Brexit campaigners. Mr Farage told Channel 5's The Wright Stuff a fresh vote could “kill off” the Remain campaign for a generation.
Friday, January 12th 2018 - 10:16 UTC
Foreign Office rejects Ecuadorean diplomatic status for Wikileaks Julian Assange

The British Foreign Office rejected an Ecuadorian government request to grant the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange diplomatic status in a bid to bring to an end his forced stay in the South American country’s London embassy.
Wednesday, January 10th 2018 - 10:28 UTC
UK Cabinet reshuffle makes government look “more like the country it serves”

Theresa May has said her reshuffle makes the government look “more like the country it serves” with a “new generation” of ministers brought in. The PM has appointed several new faces to her ministerial team.
Tuesday, January 9th 2018 - 08:14 UTC
PM May's mini reshuffle of the cabinet: much expectation but little action

Prime Minister Theresa May attempted to re-energize her government with a Cabinet shake-up Monday as Britain prepares for a crucial phase in the negotiations over its departure from the European Union. But May, who heads a minority government divided over Brexit, had limited room to make changes, and the overhaul could reinforce perceptions that her authority is fragile.
Friday, January 5th 2018 - 10:50 UTC
Blair blasts Labour's “timidity” on a Brexit designed by the “Tory right”

Ex Labour prime minister Tony Blair has attacked Labor's “timidity” on Brexit, saying it would deliver a departure from the EU designed by the “Tory right”. He urged the party he once led to “nail” the “myths” of the Brexit campaign - and fight for the rights of voters to “think again” about leaving. He said 2018 would be the year the fate of Britain would be decided.
Friday, January 5th 2018 - 10:06 UTC
Falklands new Chief of Justice has very close links with the Islands

On instructions from the Secretary of State, His Excellency the Governor has formally appointed Mr James Lewis QC as the Honorable the Chief Justice of the Falkland Islands. Mr Lewis was officially sworn in by the Governor at a ceremony held at Government House on Thursday 4 January.
Friday, January 5th 2018 - 09:39 UTC
Scottish seafood processing industry threatened by Brexit: most workers from EEA

A study into employment patterns of non-UK workers showed that 58% of Scottish seafood processing business employees come from other countries of the European Economic Area (EEA).
Thursday, January 4th 2018 - 10:03 UTC
Liberal leader pledges Lords should check an abuse of power by government with Brexit

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable has defended plans to use his party’s strength in the House of Lords to fight Brexit, even though he views the unelected chamber as a “bad system” that he did not want to be a member of. Sir Vince said the Lords had limited political impact, but the upper house should be used to check an “abuse of powers” by the Government.
Wednesday, January 3rd 2018 - 10:37 UTC
Heathrow aggressive program to make the airport cleaner and quieter

Environmental charges at Heathrow are set to increase by 7% as the airport seeks to minimize its impact on local communities. From 1st January 2018, airlines are being incentivized to deploy their newest aircraft at Heathrow – making the airport cleaner and quieter for local communities.