Tag: United Kingdom

Wednesday, March 23rd 2022 - 09:00 UTC
Falklands' Liberation: 5,6 miles yomp Charity challenge, remembering Royal Marines epic 56 mile yomp in 1982

Britain's Royal Marines Charity has set a challenge for its supporters, wherever they are in the world, to run, walk or cycle 5.6 miles in June to mark 40 years since the liberation of the Falkland Islands and raise money.
Tuesday, March 22nd 2022 - 09:15 UTC
The Overseas Territories Association denounces Russia's military action against Ukraine

The United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association in a release expressed solidarity with the UK and the international community in denouncing Russia's military action against Ukraine. The statement was released by the President of the Political Council of UKOTA and Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Hon. C. Washington Misick, on the Overseas Territories’ implementation of the United Kingdom’s sanctions against Russia.
Monday, March 21st 2022 - 18:27 UTC
Corporal punishment of children banned by law in Wales

Effective Monday, Wales has banned all sorts of bodily punishment on children, which are still legal in England and Northern Ireland. Slapping or even shaking a child is tantamount to assault perpetrated against an adult, according to the new rules in force. Until Sunday, slapping was tolerated if it was a “reasonable punishment.”
Monday, March 21st 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Falklands Liberation 40th anniversary: April calendar of events

The April calendar of events listed includes those taking place in the Falkland Islands and separately in the United Kingdom:
Monday, March 21st 2022 - 09:50 UTC
British soldier arrested after unauthorized trip to join Ukraine's foreign legion

An elite British serviceman has been arrested after returning from Ukraine, where he allegedly went to join the so-called International Legion of Territorial Defense, which brings together foreign fighters wishing to engage Russian troops, it was reported.
Monday, March 21st 2022 - 08:13 UTC
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge land in Belize

Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton have landed Saturday evening in Belize, marking the first stop of a Caribbean tour by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are next to visit Jamaica and The Bahamas. William is not new to the area; he spent several months in the country when he served in the Welsh Guards.
Sunday, March 20th 2022 - 14:50 UTC
Boris Johnson compares Ukraine's war with Britons voting for Brexit

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson came under strong criticism for comparing the struggle of the Ukrainian people against the Russian invasion with Britons voting for Brexit in 2016.
Thursday, March 17th 2022 - 09:51 UTC
British-Iranian nationals back in UK after long years in jail

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori, who hold dual British and Iranian citizenship, have arrived back in the United Kingdon in the early hours of Thursday local time after being imprisoned in their native country for several years.
Wednesday, March 16th 2022 - 09:13 UTC
UK further supports Ukraine through armed conflict with Russia

Weeks into a military conflict with the Russian Federation, the Parliament of Ukraine has announced it would up its defense spending following a £ 1.7 billion loan from the United Kingdom, it was reported.
Tuesday, March 15th 2022 - 20:01 UTC
China back to COVID-19 lockdowns, while UK lifts all restrictions

While China is back to harsh lockdowns due to an increase in COVID-19 cases and world leaders keep reminding people of the importance of getting vaccinated, western powers such as the United Kingdon and The Netherlands are lifting all restrictions in the coming days.