Tag: United Kingdom

Friday, September 23rd 2022 - 09:16 UTC
BOE hikes basic rate to 2,25%, and admits UK economy is in recession process

The Bank of England hiked its base rate to 2.25% from 1.75% on Thursday, lower than the 0.75 percentage point increase that had been expected by many traders, but cautioned the UK economy was already entering recession since GDP is forecast to contract by 0,1% in the third quarter, following on a 0.1% decline in the second quarter.
Thursday, September 22nd 2022 - 09:56 UTC
Truss meets Biden in New York; talks focus on the Good Friday Agreement and peace in Northern Ireland

United Kingdom prime minister Liz Truss and US president Joe Biden held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the United Nations annual Assembly with special emphasis on the Good Friday Agreement that helped to end decades of conflict in Northern Ireland.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 09:46 UTC
A portrait of King Charles III must be chosen before replacing bills and coins in circulation

British banknotes and coins in circulation with the Queen's portrait will slowly be replaced by new printed and minted banknotes and coins bearing King Charles III portrait. The Bank of England has not yet given any details, saying that more will be known once the period of mourning has passed.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 09:43 UTC
Falklands and change of monarch: banknotes and coins, and stamps remain legal tender

Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the proclamation of King Charles III the Falkland Islands Government would like to reassure the public that all existing notes and coins with the face of Her Majesty will remain legal tender for some time. This will also be the case for all existing stamps.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 09:37 UTC
Mexico: AMLO stands by Ebrard in funeral selfie controversy

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador defended Foreign Ministry Marcelo Ebrard who came under heavy flak for taking a selfie of himself and his wife Rosalinda Bueso during the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London.
Tuesday, September 20th 2022 - 10:09 UTC
Queen Elizabeth II buried in King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle

Queen Elizabeth II was buried in a private service Monday evening at Windsor Castle, following a week of events that marked the death of Britain’s longest-serving monarch, and which was televised to the world.
Monday, September 19th 2022 - 09:47 UTC
Prince Charles visit to the River Plate and the Falklands, with a little help from Uruguay

In March 1999, King Charles III, then Prince of Wales made a three countries visit, Argentina, Uruguay and the Falkland Islands. A visit which was mainly a retribution to the one then Argentine President Carlos Menem and his daughter Zulemita, acting as First Lady, had done to London the year before, October 1998.
Monday, September 19th 2022 - 09:24 UTC
Biden: We all owe Queen Elizabeth something

US President Joseph Biden said during this weekend in London that “we all owe something” to Queen Elizabeth II, who reminded him of his own mother.
Saturday, September 17th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Which will be King Charles III cipher, St Edwards or the Tudor crown

It has become an uncertain time for companies across the UK who supply the Armed Forces with flags, belts, medals, swords and sporrans – anything bearing the Queen's cipher. The cipher is the monogram of a reigning sovereign and consists of the initials of their name and title and often includes a crown.
Saturday, September 17th 2022 - 09:23 UTC
Some 6,000 armed forces personnel deployed throughout the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

In total, approximately 5,949 United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel will have deployed on ceremonial duties throughout the course of Operation London Bridge, the codename for the state funeral plan of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.