Tag: United Kingdom

Thursday, March 9th 2017 - 21:14 UTC
UK considered third best country in the world despite Brexit anxieties

Britain has retained its spot as third best country in the world despite anxieties over Brexit, a global survey suggests. Switzerland took first place followed by Canada and the UK, the survey by US News & World Report, Y&R’s BAV Consulting and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania shows.
Wednesday, March 8th 2017 - 12:08 UTC
UK has made a “bad choice at a bad time” with Brexit, argues Hollande

Britain will not be able to hang on to the benefits of European Union membership once it has left, French president Francois Hollande has warned. Hollande, who leaves office in May, said the UK had made a “bad choice at a bad time” in voting for Brexit.
Wednesday, March 8th 2017 - 10:32 UTC
UK will prioritize a Brexit safety net fund in the budget, says Chancellor Hammond

United Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has signalled he will prioritise building up a Brexit safety net fund ahead of launching a spending spree in Wednesday’s Budget.
Wednesday, March 8th 2017 - 09:58 UTC
Falklands' defense renewal with Israeli sophisticated equipment triggers controversy

Britain has awarded £153 million (US$ 187 million) worth of contracts to equip the Falkland Islands with a new ground-based air-defense system known as Sky Sabre, the Ministry of Defense has confirmed, according to Defense News.
Tuesday, March 7th 2017 - 09:19 UTC
Lords again challenge PM May on Brexit plan: they insist with greater say on final terms

United Kingdom ministers are at risk of a second defeat in the House of Lords over the bill paving the way for Brexit talks. Peers may back calls for a “meaningful vote” on the final terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU and its future relations during a debate on Tuesday.
Tuesday, March 7th 2017 - 08:56 UTC
Lord Hague urges an early general election “to strengthen government's hand”

Prime Minister Theresa May should call an early general election, former Tory leader Lord Hague has urged. Writing in the Daily Telegraph, Lord Hague said bringing forward the next election could help the UK secure a better deal in Brexit negotiations.
Monday, March 6th 2017 - 08:33 UTC
If no post-Brexit deal is reached, 'UK can leave without paying a penny', says Lords' report

Britain can legally walk away from the European Union without paying a penny if there is no post-Brexit agreement, a House of Lords inquiry has concluded. The Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub Committee said the UK would be in a “strong” legal position if the two-year Article 50 withdrawal negotiations ended without a deal.
Saturday, March 4th 2017 - 11:16 UTC
Identification of soldiers remains buried in Falklands has started, says Argentina

The Argentine Justice ministry's Human Rights and Cultural Pluralism Desk, announced on Friday that the identification process of the remains of the “Argentine heroes” buried in the Falkland Islands Darwin cemetery has started, and is based on the “accord signed between Argentina and the UK”.
Friday, March 3rd 2017 - 13:19 UTC
Brazil investigating if RAF flights to the Falklands landed in the country

The Brazilian government announced it had opened an investigation among miltiary institutions regarding Royal Air Force landings in Brazilian airports, while making flights between Britain and the Falkland/Malvinas Islands.
Friday, March 3rd 2017 - 10:59 UTC
Trump's UK state visit delayed: an option is Scotland, during parliament recess, says London media

Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK is to be delayed until October and will take place mostly in Scotland, according to reports. The Daily Mail has reported that planners want to shift much of the US president’s trip - originally penciled in for the first week in June - to the Queen’s residence at Balmoral, Aberdeenshire, in a bid to deter protesters.The president could spend as little as one day in London before heading to Scotland.