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Montevideo, September 21st 2024 - 10:05 UTC

Tag: United Kingdom

  • Wednesday, July 24th 2024 - 08:36 UTC

    UK policy, funds for aerospace projects but no support for Harland & Wolff

    Secretary Reynolds told Parliament that a government guarantee on £200 million of borrowing for Harland & Wolff shipyard posed too great a risk to taxpayer money

    The new Labor government gave a clear indication of its policies and course of action this week when it announced at the Farnborough International Air Show a £103 million funding for aerospace projects, supporting greener travel and thousands of jobs across the UK. This contrasts with the rejection of a guarantee loan for the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast.

  • Wednesday, July 17th 2024 - 21:17 UTC

    Falkland Islands Represented at UK State Opening of Parliament

    “I am pleased that the Falklands, and Islanders’ right to self-determination, continue to receive a huge amount of support,” Hyslop said.

    Richard Hyslop, the Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK and Europe, attended the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday. This event marked the formal start of the UK Parliamentary year and was highlighted by His Royal Highness King Charles III delivering The King’s Speech, which outlined the new Government’s agenda, proposed policies, and legislation for the coming session.

  • Saturday, July 6th 2024 - 10:55 UTC

    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is on the job and Saturday will hold his first cabinet meeting

    PM Keir Starmer and “First Lady” Victoria Alexander

    Sir Keir Starmer's new cabinet will meet for the first time on Saturday morning - the first full day of Labour being in power, points out a BBC report. Rachel Reeves is the UK's first female chancellor, while Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is also among a record 11 women in the team of 25. Sir Keir appointed his cabinet on Friday after Labor's landslide election win, and in his first speech as PM said the work of change “begins immediately”.

  • Friday, July 5th 2024 - 10:55 UTC

    UKs Labour wins with a huge majority; Tories in disarray lose votes to Reform, Liberals and Greens

    Labour leader Keir Starmer delivered a victory speech in London as the voting confirmed that he will be the next prime minister of the U.K.

    U.K.’s Labour Party is on course to win a huge parliamentary majority in the country’s general election, putting an end to 14 years of Conservative governments. Labour is forecasted to have a majority of 166 seats in the House of Commons.

  • Thursday, July 4th 2024 - 09:55 UTC

    What can be expected on 4 July, Labour landslide or Conservative cataclysm

    Keir Starmer, leader of a renewed Labour party

    This Thursday's 4 general election in the United Kingdom could prove catastrophic for the Conservative Party and influence its future evolution. After 14 years in office, the Tories appear destined for what experts call the worst general election result in its 190-year history. The dimensions of this defeat would be such that, according to the polls, the current prime minister Rishi Sunak could even become the first head of government to lose his seat in the Commons.

  • Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 09:06 UTC

    Falklands Legislative Assembly celebrates UK Armed Forces Day

    The Armed Forces Day flag flying at Victory Green in windy Stanley on 29th June.

    The Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands proudly commemorates Armed Forces Day, the 29th of June, honoring the brave service-people who serve and have served in the Armed Forces. This day is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by our service members, and an opportunity for the community to express its gratitude and respect for the freedom, democracy and self-determination which the Falkland Islanders are able to enjoy due to these sacrifices.

  • Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 09:01 UTC

    British Army and Royal Marines commandoes in central London exercise

    Training operations included Aldwych and Charing Cross Tube Stations

    Royal Marines and British Army soldiers have taken to the streets of London to storm two underground stations, three tourist attractions and the Royal Albert Hall – but it was all part of a training operation called Exercise Felix Assault.

  • Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 08:03 UTC

    King Charles III new photographic portrait to commemorate Armed Forces Day

    King Charles III new photographic portrait to commemorate Armed Forces Day

    To commemorate this year's United Kingdom's Armed Forces Day a new photograph of the King in military uniform has been released. Held annually on the last Saturday of June, Armed Forces Day is a day for the country to show its support for veterans, service families, cadets and those still serving.

  • Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 08:00 UTC

    Labour's emphatic NO to any Falklands sovereignty talks with Argentina

    Lammy (right) who is of Guiana origin, underlined the interest of a government headed by Labor leader Keir Starmer of closer relations with the Caribbean and South America.

    The United Kingdom Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson David Lammy replied with an emphatic NO, when asked if a British government led by the Labour party would be prepared to sit and discuss Falklands/Malvinas sovereignty with Argentine president Javier Milei.

  • Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 07:00 UTC

    British political leaders admiration for the services on Armed Forces Day: promises of 2,5% GDP for defense by 2030

    PM Sunak was pictured sitting down with veterans in Catterick in Yorkshire, the Army's biggest garrison and the home of the Infantry Training Centre.

    Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and head of the opposition, Sir Keir Starmer have joined other party leaders in marking UK Armed Forces Day by expressing their admiration for the three services.