Tag: United Kingdom

Friday, February 21st 2014 - 00:16 UTC
Uruguayans want closer links and trade with the Falklands/Malvinas shows survey

A majority of Uruguayans, 55%, believe their country must support Argentina's sovereignty claims over the Falklands/Malvinas Islands but an overwhelming 80% also want closer trade links with the Islands and reject the ban on Falklands flagged vessels to operate from Montevideo or other Uruguayan ports. In both cases neutral opinions range 11% and 12%.
Wednesday, February 19th 2014 - 22:45 UTC
Hague launches business and science programs to attract talented Brazilian students to UK

The business-education partnership between Brazil and the UK will benefit hundreds of talented Brazilian students aiming to study in the UK, said Foreign Secretary William Hague who is on a three-day visit to Brazil.
Wednesday, February 19th 2014 - 22:24 UTC
Hague and Figuereido optimistic about outcome of the delayed Mercosur/EU trade pact

Brazilian and UK foreign ministers Luiz Alberto Figuereido and William Hague said that Mercosur and the European Union are concluding the tariffs' reduction proposals which they plan to exchange as part of the process leading to a wide ranging cooperation and trade agreement between the two blocks.
Tuesday, February 18th 2014 - 06:09 UTC
Hague in Brazil for a three-day visit to reaffirm close links and Strategic Dialogue

Foreign Secretary William Hague arrived in Brazil for a three-day visit to further the strong and growing partnership between the UK and Latin Americas leading economy. This is Mr. Hague's second visit for a series of meetings and events which started at Manaus where he visited the Arena Amazonia stadium, host of England's first 2014 World Cup match against Italy on June 14.
Tuesday, February 18th 2014 - 05:34 UTC
Hague in Brazil for a three-day visit; includes the Manaus stadium where England will play its first Cup match

Foreign Secretary William Hague, currently on a three-day visit to Brazil, joined on Tuesday with England manager Roy Hodgson in Manaus to promote the Foreign Office’s ‘Be on the Ball’ campaign and FCO's preparations for World Cup 2014.
Monday, February 17th 2014 - 09:21 UTC
Hague underlines close links with Colombia; meets President Santos Monday

UK Foreign Secretary William Hague was received on Sunday in Cartagena by Colombian Foreign minister María Angeles Holguín and on Monday is scheduled to meet with Juan Manuel Santos at the Palacio Nariño, seat of the Executive in Bogotá. Mr. Hague on Monday evening will be flying to Brazil.
Thursday, February 13th 2014 - 21:45 UTC
Ms Fiona Clouder takes her post as new British Ambassador in Chile

Ambassador Fiona Clouder has taken her post as the new British ambassador in Chile. On taking the post Ms Clouder reaffirmed the close relations of UK with Chile, one of the most important countries in the region.
Tuesday, February 11th 2014 - 08:33 UTC
UK immigration minister resigns over major gaffe: employment of foreign cleaner

Britain’s immigration minister has resigned over the illegal employment of a foreign cleaner, a major gaffe given the UK government’s clampdown on immigration of all kinds.
Tuesday, February 11th 2014 - 08:11 UTC
Decolonization of Gibraltar can only be settled by UN decision, argues Spain

Spain believes negotiation with Britain is the only realistic avenue for a resolution of the claim it makes over Gibraltar and its waters and that only by a decision of the United Nations can decolonization of the Rock be settled.
Monday, February 10th 2014 - 19:07 UTC
Foreign Office minister Hugo Swire arrives in the Falklands

Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister Hugo Swire arrived on Monday afternoon to the Falkland Islands for a visit that will extend from 10-14 February.