Tag: United Kingdom

Saturday, April 27th 2024 - 10:59 UTC
Military presence “at the appropriate level to ensure the defense of the Falklands,” UK MoD

Following Argentina's purchase of US-made F-16 jets from Denmark, concerns were raised in Parliament to a Secretary of Defense regarding the UK's defense readiness in the South Atlantic, more precisely the Falkland Islands.
Monday, April 22nd 2024 - 06:09 UTC
Milei reinstates ambassador Foradori, who signed the Falklands 2016 Joint Communiqué

An Argentine professional diplomat, who was vilified by the Kirchnerite political establishment for having signed during the mandate of ex-president Mauricio Macri (2015/2019), a Joint Communiqué with Foreign Office minister Alan Duncan in September 2016, has been reinstated as ambassador, head of the different organizations that function in Geneva, Switzerland.
Wednesday, April 10th 2024 - 10:33 UTC
Falkland Islands Government Office pays tribute to veterans on reunion weekend

A delegation from the Falkland Islands Government Office (FIGO) in London recently participated in the South Atlantic Medal Association (82) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Reunion Weekend held in Hull on April 6th and 7th.
Saturday, April 6th 2024 - 04:09 UTC
Airfield resurfacing project in the Falkland Islands completed

The British Government Defense Infrastructure Organization (DIO) has completed an £8.9 million project to resurface the alpha loop at Mount Pleasant Complex airfield on the Falkland Islands.
Friday, April 5th 2024 - 10:10 UTC
UK National Living Wage up from £10.42 to £11.44 an hour; will apply to workers over 21

The minimum wage set by the British government, known as the National Living Wage in UK is rising from £10.42 to £11.44 an hour and will apply to workers over 21 rather than over 23, benefiting some 2,7 million low paid workers. Younger workers will also see a rise in the rates that apply to them.
Saturday, March 30th 2024 - 06:23 UTC
UK defense capabilities of the Falklands, following the Danish F16s deal for Argentina

Army Technology, a business service agency located in London that focuses on the technologies required by military personnel and companies working in this important field, has offered a piece on the UK defense capabilities of the Falkland Islands following the agreement between Denmark and Argentina for the sale of a squadron of F16 fighters to Buenos Aires.
Thursday, March 28th 2024 - 11:53 UTC
“Democracy returned to Argentina thanks to Margaret Thatcher,” Argentine historian said

”You really want to know why democracy returned to Argentina, (1983), it's hard to say, and you need guts to say it, but all of us Argentines must know it, and accept it, democracy returned to Argentina thanks to Margaret Thatcher, and the Malvinas adventure defeat...”
Wednesday, March 27th 2024 - 11:06 UTC
Improving education in Britain’s Overseas Territories

By Alicia Kearns

When we talk about education in the UK it’s easy to forget that around the world there are numerous British Overseas Territories (OT) that are also busy educating young people for the future.
Monday, March 25th 2024 - 20:38 UTC
UK-Uruguay Trade Dialogue statement with emphasis on Patents and Intellectual Property

Officials from the United Kingdom and Uruguay met in London for the second meeting of the Trade Dialogue on 19th March 2024. The dialogue continued its work to enhance trade and investment, support sustainable development, and promote the exchange of knowledge and experiences. At the meeting, officials reflected on the progress made since the last dialogue.
Thursday, March 14th 2024 - 08:12 UTC
UK will ban foreign states from owing UK newspapers and news magazines

The British government will ban foreign states from owning UK newspapers and news magazines, the government has said. The action follows on the proposed takeover of the Daily Telegraph and Spectator by a United Arab Emirates-backed investment firm, RedBird IMI.