Tag: United Kingdom

Saturday, January 7th 2023 - 06:51 UTC
Prince Harry in the eye of a storm, British Army and Taliban condemn his account of killing “chess pieces” in Afghanistan

A retired British Army colonel, famous for his inspirational speech on the eve of battle in Iraq, says the Duke of Sussex has “now turned against the other family, the military”. In his new tell-all memoir, Prince Harry has disclosed that he killed 25 people in Afghanistan while serving as an Apache pilot in the British Army.
Wednesday, January 4th 2023 - 09:39 UTC
UK might contribute to Brazil's Amazon Fund

The United Kingdom might join Germany and Norway as a donor to Brazil's Amazon Fund to boost sustainability in the rainforest, British Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey said.
Tuesday, January 3rd 2023 - 10:08 UTC
UK activists Extinction Rebellion promises an end to disruptions and targets public opinion support

The UK environmental grassroots group Extinction Rebellion famous for staging acts of civil disobedience by closing key roads, train lines and bridges in central London, plus blockading oil refineries, smashing windows at bank headquarters and spaying fake blood over the finance ministry building is changing its aggressive policies to try and win more public opinion support for its campaign against climate change.
Monday, January 2nd 2023 - 23:59 UTC
US favors supplying Argentina with vintage F16s to counter Chinese influence and despite UK's objection

A leading US Navy think tank feels it is imperative for the US to pay close attention to the South Atlantic given China's growing trade, financial, investment influence in countries such as Argentina, and suggests a joint security cooperation investment with the UK, but especially overcoming an “outdated United Kingdom post-Falklands War security policy”
Monday, December 26th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Charles III message, “Christmas, celebrating the power of light overcoming darkness”

It was King Charles III first Christmas message, watched by millions in the UK and Commonwealth nations. In the midst of a nation in recession, the increasing cost of living which has triggered a rash of strikes in the public sector, the King paid tribute to his mother Queen Elizabeth II's wisdom and compassion, and delivered words of hope and comfort to all those suffering from hardship and struggling to keep their families fed and warm.
Friday, December 23rd 2022 - 14:11 UTC
UK economy contracts more than expected in the third quarter

The UK economy heading for recession, contracted more than expected in the third quarter with GDP falling 0.3% against an estimated 0.2%, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Thursday, December 22nd 2022 - 10:19 UTC
Food banks and now “warm banks” in UK as recession deepens

Food banks in a UK plunged in recession and industrial action have mushroomed to help feed people struggling with low incomes. Now, as the cost of living balloons, so-called warm banks have opened to cater to people unable to heat their homes due to skyrocketing energy bills.
Thursday, December 22nd 2022 - 10:14 UTC
EU and US satellites together with BAS calibrating ice at Weddell Sea

An ambitious flying campaign out of British Antarctic Survey’s Rothera Research Station over the Weddell Sea this month (December) aims to calibrate the data collected from two important satellites that monitor Antarctic sea ice.
Monday, December 19th 2022 - 10:09 UTC
COP 15: UK to continue global leadership on marine protection, Pitcairn MPA experience

The UK will continue as Chair of the Global Ocean Alliance as it calls for more ambition to meet the 30by30 ocean pledge. Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey urged more countries to join the more than 120 nations who already support the pledge to protect 30% of the world’s ocean by 2030.
Monday, December 19th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
UK Armed Forces are not 'spare capacity' for striking workers, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin

The Head of the Armed Forces, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, has warned that it would be “slightly perilous” to expect the British military to regularly stand in for striking public sector workers. He’s told The Sunday Telegraph that personnel are “not a spare capacity”.