Tag: United Kingdom

Tuesday, April 18th 2017 - 12:41 UTC
Theresa May plans a snap general election: “The country is coming together but Westminster is not”

United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to call a snap general election on 8 June. She said Britain needed certainty, stability and strong leadership following the EU referendum, and supporting her decision, said: “The country is coming together but Westminster is not.”
Thursday, April 13th 2017 - 07:41 UTC
Nothing new on Gibraltar, “without the Gibraltarian people” says UK ambassador in Spain

The British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, has once again reaffirmed the British position on Gibraltar. In an interview on Spanish television in – La Noche en 24 – he said “we are not going to negotiate on the sovereignty of Gibraltar without the Gibraltarian people”.
Wednesday, April 12th 2017 - 09:44 UTC
UK inflation steady in March with rising food and clothing prices

Inflation in the United Kingdom held steady last month, as rising prices for food and clothing were offset by lower air fares. The UK Office for National Statistics, ONS, said inflation as measured by the Consumer Prices Index remained at 2.3%.
Wednesday, April 12th 2017 - 08:34 UTC
Brazil says the RAF Falklands-outbound flight last Saturday was on a search and rescue mission

The RAF Hercules flight which last Saturday landed in the international Brazilian airport of Porto Alegre was flying from the Falkland Islands on a search and rescue mission, as part of a humanitarian effort, according to the Brazilian reply delivered to the Argentine foreign ministry, and reported by political analyst Martin Dinatale.
Tuesday, April 11th 2017 - 15:30 UTC
UK on the verge of an export and spending boom, anticipates the EY Item Club

Britain is on the verge of an export and spending boom as economists rule out the likelihood of a slowdown this year. Strong global growth combined with the weak pound is expected to send overseas sales soaring, giving businesses the confidence to ramp up investment.
Monday, April 10th 2017 - 08:02 UTC
Bank of England asks financial firms to submit Brexit contingency plans

The Bank of England has asked City financial firms in London to submit Brexit contingency plans, with Governor Mark Carney warning of major economic harm if negotiations between Britain and the EU falter.
Monday, April 10th 2017 - 06:48 UTC
UK says Russia is responsible by proxy for civilian deaths in Syrian poison gas attack

Britain said on Sunday Russia bore responsibility by proxy for civilian deaths in Syria last week caused by a poison gas attack that Washington says was carried out by the Moscow-backed government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. At least 70 people died in what the United States says was a chemical weapons attack in rebel-held Syria.
Monday, April 10th 2017 - 06:35 UTC
Corbyn and Labour pledge full support for Gibraltar's sovereignty

UK Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn and Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons has pledged his full support to Gibraltar. Mr Corbyn, who gave assurances on the British Sovereignty of Rock and the double lock commitment, did so in a lengthy conversation with the Rock's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo
Saturday, April 8th 2017 - 07:54 UTC
MPs urge government to vote against new EU measures not in UK interest

The Government should be prepared to vote against new EU measures it believes are not in the national interest, even as it negotiates Britain withdrawal from the bloc, MPs have said. The Commons European Scrutiny Committee said, while it did not want the UK to be seen in Brussels a “wrecker”, EU legislative changes could make a “significant difference” to the context of the Brexit negotiation.
Saturday, April 8th 2017 - 07:35 UTC
UK's Startup Games contest in Argentina attracts over 100 participants

An estimated 100 participants received training and competed for virtual investments during the Startup Games contest created by the UK's Department for International Trade, which this time was held at the UK embassy in Argentina.