Tag: United Kingdom

• Tuesday, February 17th 2015 - 05:49 UTC

  Chilean city delegation visits UK to explore energy efficiency and new technologies

  

  A Chilean delegation representing the city of Antofagasta visited the UK to explore energy efficiency best practices and new technologies. The visit was an essential component of the “Action Plan for the city of Antofagasta´s Sustainable Energy Strategy” project that the British Embassy Santiago is currently supporting through the Prosperity Fund.

• Tuesday, February 17th 2015 - 05:27 UTC

  Lord Prescott strongly supports the return of Chagossians to Diego Garcia

  

  British ex Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has made a powerful intervention in the campaign to grant Chagossians the right to return to their homeland, reports the UK Chagos Support Association.

• Thursday, February 12th 2015 - 05:34 UTC

  UK's Customs request information on Argentina's criminal case against HSBC

  

  Britain's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) department has requested Argentina’s AFIP tax bureau information on the criminal report filed in Buenos Aires against HSBC on allegations the bank helped more than 4,000 clients to evade taxes by stashing their money in secret Swiss bank accounts.

• Tuesday, February 10th 2015 - 05:35 UTC

  Falklands pensions' scheme receives top qualification from UK HM Revenue & Customs

  

  The Falklands Islands Pensions Board is pleased to announce that HM Revenue & Customs in the United Kingdom has approved the Falkland Islands Pensions Scheme (FIPS) as a Qualifying Recognized Overseas Pensions Scheme (QROPS).

• Wednesday, February 4th 2015 - 09:23 UTC

  UK universities representative visits Chile to foster closer relations

  

  University of Kent Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow visited Chile from 1 to 3 February 2015. Dame Julia, who is also the incoming President of Universities UK, the body representing all UK Universities, had discussions with senior Chilean officials, including the Deputy Minister of Education, Valentina Quiroga.

• Sunday, February 1st 2015 - 22:32 UTC

  Chancellor Osborne announces new shipbuilding strategy for the Royal Navy

  

  Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced at Portsmouth Naval Base a new national shipbuilding strategy in advance of a decision later this year on orders for the brand new Type 26 Global Combat Ship. The Chancellor also announced that these multi-million pound ships will be based at the Navy bases in Portsmouth and Plymouth.

• Thursday, January 29th 2015 - 19:38 UTC

  Funds for South Georgia habitat restoration program; third phase begins February

  

  The South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) has been awarded a quarter of a million pounds towards the final phase of the Habitat Restoration, or rodent eradication Project, reports South Georgia's Newsletter. The third phase of the several years program is scheduled to begin in February.

• Thursday, January 29th 2015 - 07:55 UTC

  UK economy expanded 2.6% in 2014, the fastest since 2007

  

  The UK's economy grew by 2.6% last year, the fastest pace since 2007 and up from 1.7% in 2013, official figures have from the Office of National Statistics, ONS, have shown. The economy expanded 0.5% in the last quarter of 2014, which was a slowdown from the 0.7% of the previous three months.

• Saturday, January 24th 2015 - 05:44 UTC

  UK, US and Canada welcome elections announcement by Guyanese president

  

  The United States of America, Canada, and the United Kingdom have welcomed Guyana's President Ramotar’s announcement that national and regional elections will be held in Guyana on May 11, 2015. Elections are a critical first-step towards the return of a fully functioning Parliament.

• Friday, January 23rd 2015 - 05:57 UTC

  Cameron announces draft bill that will transfer more powers to Scotland

  

  The British government has begun a historic transfer of powers to Scotland, keeping a pledge it had given to persuade Scots to reject independence as renewed nationalist support surges.