Tag: United Kingdom

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such as Argentina, and suggests a joint security cooperation investment with the UK, but especially overcoming an “outdated United Kingdom post-Falklands War security policy”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”.
Friday, December 16th 2022 - 12:33 UTC
Military will replace strikers in UK, starting with 750 ambulance drivers; daily bonus proposal for the forces

A campaign has been launched for military personnel called in to cover a rash of UK strikes to get a daily bonus for their efforts. It comes after it was confirmed 750 military personnel are sent to be deployed to cover ambulance strikes as UK prepares to be hit by a wave of industrial action in the coming weeks.
Monday, December 12th 2022 - 18:36 UTC
United Kingdom calls for global community to continue fight against corruption

At the International Anti-Corruption Conference in Washington DC, the United Kingdom delegation emphasized the need for the global community to continue fighting illicit finance and corruption.
Monday, December 12th 2022 - 18:00 UTC
Continued UK extreme weather, snow and ice, have caused multiple travel disruptions

Extreme weather conditions in the United Kingdom have caused travel disruption, with delayed trains, motorway accidents and flights from Heathrow cancelled on Sunday morning.