Tag: United Kingdom

• Monday, February 7th 2022 - 10:09 UTC

  “China must respect Falklands' sovereignty”, foreign secretary Truss message to Beijing

  

  Foreign Secretary Liz Truss defended the Falkland Islands as “part of the British family” after Beijing backed Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the South Atlantic islands.

• Monday, February 7th 2022 - 09:55 UTC

  Argentina's closeness to China, Russia worries London amid Ukraine crisis

  

  London is noticing Argentine President Alberto Fernández's foreign policy, particularly Sunday's joint written statement whereby the South American country backed China's claim over Taiwan and, in return, the Government of Xi Jinping supported Argentina's sovereignty quest regarding the Falkland Islands.

• Monday, February 7th 2022 - 09:10 UTC

  Elizabeth II endorses Camilla to be “Queen Consort” in Platinum Jubilee atmosphere

  

  Queen Elizabeth II Sunday became the first-ever British monarch to celebrate a platinum jubilee. Aged 95, she spent the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne on her own and actively attending to official businesses.

• Monday, February 7th 2022 - 09:09 UTC

  Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin; when Charles becomes King, Camilla will be Queen consort

  

  On Sunday 6th February, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking seventy years since the sovereign acceded the throne.

• Saturday, February 5th 2022 - 10:22 UTC

  Argentina expects more support from the EU on the “Malvinas issue” after Brexit

  

  Since the Falkland Islands ceased to be a European Union (EU) Community overseas territory after the Brexit, Argentina seeks more support from the bloc in the negotiation claim with the United Kingdom on the South Atlantic British territory. It was explained by the Argentine Secretary of Malvinas, Antarctica, and South Atlantic, Guillermo Carmona in an interview with EFE.

• Saturday, February 5th 2022 - 09:00 UTC

  Interested in a “Platinum Jubbly” mug for £3?

  

  Souvenir mugs, plates, and other crockery to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee, which was imported from China, have become collectors memorabilia because of a glaring mistake. The text in the 10,800 pieces, which is meant to read, “To commemorate the Platinum Jubilee”, instead reads, “To commemorate the Platinum Jubbly”

• Friday, February 4th 2022 - 09:41 UTC

  “Partygate”, pressure mounting on Boris Johnson: four close aides step down

  

  As pressure continues to mount against British Prime Minister Boris Johnson following reports of numerous parties at his residence despite the rest of the country was in a strict lockdown, four close aides of the leader, including his chief of staff, resigned London media reported.

• Friday, February 4th 2022 - 09:37 UTC

  Bank of England increases rate to 0,5% and begins reduction of bond purchases

  

  The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) this week voted by a majority of 5-4 to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 0.5%. Those members in the minority preferred to increase Bank Rate by 0.5 percentage points, to 0.75%.

• Friday, February 4th 2022 - 09:27 UTC

  Brexit trade protocol leads to Northern Ireland First Minister resignation

  

  Northern Ireland's First Minister Paul Givan Thursday handed in his resignation citing discrepancies regarding Brexit protocols. As a consequence of his decision, Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill also leaves her position as Deputy First Minister, due to the existing power-sharing arrangements dating back to 1998.

• Thursday, February 3rd 2022 - 09:42 UTC

  Polar Preet, loves the South Pole, now wants to trek across the Antarctic continent

  

  A British Army officer – the first woman of color to cross Antarctica and reach the South Pole unsupported – has set her eyes on a new challenge. Captain Preet Chandi, best known as 'Polar Preet', says she now wants to trek across the continent from one end to the other.