Tag: United Kingdom

• Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 08:13 UTC

  Theresa May says UK would take back control of its laws, with the end of Brexit

  

  Prime Minister Theresa May has insisted the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice in the UK will come to an end with Brexit. As the government published new details of its position, the PM said the UK would “take back control of our laws”.

• Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 07:42 UTC

  UK falling out of favor for young travelers because of Brexit atmosphere

  

  The UK is falling out of favor as a must visit English speaking destination for young travelers wanting to study, tour and work, a wide-ranging new report has warned. Visa controls, currency fluctuations and an unfriendly impression following Brexit are putting one in five young visitors off coming, says the British Educational Travel Association.

• Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 07:16 UTC

  Southampton “invaded” by ten cruise vessels, with some 55.000 travelers

  

  Southampton welcomed a £25 million boost to its economy over the weekend as ten cruise ships arrived in the city's port. Some 55,000 passengers were embarked and disembarked, splashing their cash in the city's hotels, restaurants and bars. Each of the ships, was estimated to bring a £2.5million boost to the city's economy.

• Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 09:25 UTC

  British minister condemns removal of legislative powers from Venezuelan elected National Assembly

  

  The British Minister for Europe and the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, strongly condemned the decision from the Venezuela Constituent Assembly announcing it will take over the established National Assembly's powers.

• Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 09:16 UTC

  European Court of Justice with no jurisdiction in the UK after Brexit, says PM May government

  

  The UK will no longer be under the “direct jurisdiction” of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) after Brexit, a government policy paper will say. Ministers say they want a “special partnership” with the EU, but it is “neither necessary nor appropriate” for the ECJ to police it. However critics say the word “direct” leaves room for the ECJ to still play a part.

• Tuesday, August 22nd 2017 - 21:59 UTC

  UK names expert to negotiate free trade deals in the post Brexit world

  

  The man charged with helping to negotiate Britain's free trade deals around the world post-Brexit has said the agreements can help improve global security. Crawford Falconer, who will work with International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox, said there was a “powerful political and security element to getting this right”.

• Tuesday, August 22nd 2017 - 17:56 UTC

  UK sets out post Brexit papers; EU insists citizens rights, financial settlement and Ireland come first

  

  The UK government has set out proposals to ensure trade in goods and services can continue on the day the UK leaves the EU in March 2019. A position paper calls for goods already on the market to be allowed to remain on sale in the UK and EU without additional restrictions. It also calls for consumer protections to remain in place.

• Tuesday, August 22nd 2017 - 07:11 UTC

  UK controversy over tactical voting; reform campaigners want proportional representation

  

  Tactical voting reached a new peak at June's general election as voters tried to get round a failed system, according to electoral reform campaigners. The Electoral Reform Society branded the poll a “hold your nose election,” claiming 6.5 million voted tactically rather than for what they believed in.

• Tuesday, August 22nd 2017 - 07:04 UTC

  Brexit: A paper on the role of the European Court of Justice expected this week

  

  In the latest in a series of papers setting out its Brexit negotiating plans, the government will say disputes need to be resolved “in a clear and sensible way”, saying it is determined to agree new arrangements. This will be crucial for both UK and EU citizens and businesses that buy and sell across borders, it says.

• Tuesday, August 22nd 2017 - 05:45 UTC

  Big Ben falls silent after Monday's midday bongs until Remembrance Sunday and New Year

  

  The Big Ben has fallen silent for major repair work expected to last until 2021. The Monday midday bongs were the last regular chimes from the famous bell until the repairs to its tower are complete. It will still be used for special occasions, including New Year's Eve and Remembrance Sunday.