Tag: United Kingdom

Monday, November 10th 2014 - 07:28 UTC
US Congress members support for Gibraltar's self determination

British Government is working with the US Congress in order to bolster support for Gibraltar’s right to remain under British sovereignty.
Sunday, November 9th 2014 - 10:23 UTC
Plaque dedicated to English soldiers in Cartagena triggers strong controversy

A Colombian engineer smashed a plaque commemorating the death in 1741 of thousands of English soldiers in the coastal city of Cartagena just days after it was inaugurated by Prince Charles, said the mayor of the city who has now ordered its removal.
Sunday, November 9th 2014 - 10:19 UTC
Bank of England expected to raise rates, gradually, after May general election

Bank of England interest rates have been left on hold at 0.5% for another month amid fears that the pace of recovery in the UK economy is slowing. The BoE base rate has been at its current level for more than five years, with economists not expecting an increase until next summer.
Thursday, November 6th 2014 - 21:50 UTC
Falklands oil industry regulated by UK North Sea standards, one of the highest in the world

The elected government of the Falkland Islands has strongly refuted remarks by Argentine official 'Malvinas Secretary' Daniel Filmus, published in The Guardian, in which he states that hydrocarbons activities in the Falklands are environmentally reckless, and describes Filmus words as “yet another example of the Argentine's government futile efforts to damage the Falklands economy”
Wednesday, November 5th 2014 - 21:37 UTC
HMS Argyll hosts Prince Charles and Colombian president Santos in Cartagena

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, accompanied by the President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos and First Lady Maria Clemencia Rodriguez, visited Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll alongside in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia on Friday, 31 October. The party were introduced to members of the ship’s company and witnessed an evening sunset ceremony.
Monday, November 3rd 2014 - 08:16 UTC
In the aftermath of Scotland's referendum, worst possible news for Labor

A majority of Scots would back independence if another referendum were held this Sunday, according to a public opinion poll, just six weeks after Scotland voted against leaving the United Kingdom.
Saturday, November 1st 2014 - 04:35 UTC
Swire, first Foreign Office minister to visit Cuban in almost ten years

United Kingdom Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has become the first UK Minister to visit Cuba in almost ten years. His three-day time in the country included meetings with senior government figures and others to discuss bilateral relations including trade and investment. He will also raise UK concerns about the human rights situation.
Thursday, October 30th 2014 - 08:47 UTC
President Santos receives Prince Charles and Camilla at the Nariño Palace

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla were welcomed to Colombia with military honors on Wednesday, at a ceremony led by the president Juan Manuel Santos to mark the couple's first royal visit to the country.
Wednesday, October 29th 2014 - 06:15 UTC
UK corrects Spain and El Pais: no change in Gibraltar Tripartite talks

Spanish Foreign Ministry briefings to media designed to reinforce Spain’s assertion that the Tripartite Talks are dead were challenged this weekend by the UK Government. In an unusual move Simon Manley, the British Ambassador to Spain, wrote to El Pais to correct their report which suggested that the ad hoc talks were a new phase of dialogue replacing the tripartite talks and that UK had changed its position on talks.
Tuesday, October 28th 2014 - 06:50 UTC
Charles and Camila arrive in Colombia to boost bilateral relations

Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will pay a nine-day visit to Colombia and Mexico, Clarence House residence announced. The heir to the throne and the Duchess of Cornwall will arrive in Colombia on Tuesday October 28 and will remain until November 2, before leaving for Mexico until November 5.