Holocaust Memorial Day is a vitally important event that is relevant to all communities, all age groups and all individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day is a vitally important event that is relevant to all communities, all age groups and all individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond.
UK welcomes UN resolution on terrorist kidnap for ransom
The United Nations Security Council has adopted unanimously its first standalone Resolution tackling terrorist kidnapping for ransom. It calls on all Member States to prevent terrorists from benefiting directly or indirectly from ransom payments and expresses the Council’
FCO Minister welcomes adoption of new Constitution in Tunisia
I warmly welcome the adoption of the new Constitution in Tunisia today. The people of Tunisia can be proud of this historic achievement.
2013 sees 30,000 new businesses created in Scotland
Scotland Office Minister David Mundell said:
A welfare state fit for the 21st century
Within their critique, the CSJ set out a plan for reform for government, and today I want to look at that.
£10 million boost for SME energy innovation
Small and medium size enterprises within the energy efficiency,
GDP figures 'good news for Scotland'
Commenting on the statistics, Mr Carmichael said:
The fact the GDP figures show the strongest rate of annual economic growth since 2007 is good news for Scotland.
RAF takes to the skies in the US
The RAF squadrons have joined 150 aircraft from the US armed forces and Royal
Border Force awarded International Honours
David Cameron's Holocaust Commission speech
Can I just say an incredibly warm welcome to Number 10 Downing Street. I have to say, as Prime Minister in the last 3 and a half years I’ve had some extraordinary gatherings of people in this room, but I don’t think there’s been a more extraordinary gathering or a gathering I’ve been prouder to have than having you here tonight, on this Holocaust Day
British soldier receives historic field promotion
The Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Peter Wall, accompanied the head of the French Army, General Bertrand Ract-Madoux,
New state-of-the-art passenger train unveiled
The state-of-the-art train that will transform rail travel into and across London, boost the economy and generate thousands of jobs throughout the UK was unveiled by Rail Minister Stephen Hammond today (28 January 2014).
FCO Minister Hugo Swire visits Burma
This is the Minister’s second visit to Burma in 13 months and demonstrates the UK’s commitment to improving human
UK forces support US troops in Afghanistan operation
Leaving Gereshk to the bagpipe tune of Caber Feidh, the battle group moved north under
Navy ship in Caribbean drug bust
The international operation involved a US Coast Guard patrol aircraft, Wave Knight and a US Coast Guard helicopter, who together forced a speedboat to stop in international waters south of the
Capita’s Southampton employees win Big Society Award
Capita employees in Southampton have been recognised by Prime Minister David Cameron with a Big Society Award for using their expertise to help young people across the city gain skills for work.
Roll out of Superfast Broadband to rural areas speeds up
New statistics released today reveal a dramatic acceleration in the Government’s nationwide rollout of superfast broadband. At the end of 2013, the number of premises benefiting from superfast broadband as a result of the programme had almost tripled to 273,731.
UK to provide refuge to vulnerable Syrian refugees
Announcing the plans, the Deputy Prime Minister said:
I am pleased to be able to announce today that the UK will be providing refuge to some of the most vulnerable Syrian refugees.
I am pleased to be able to announce today that the UK will be providing refuge to some of the most vulnerable Syrian refugees.
AUSTRALIA: ANZ economists have once again
AUSTRALIA: ANZ economists have once again revised lower their forecast of
potential pipeline of major projects in Australia between 2014 and 2016 to A$280
bln from A$312 bln estimated in March. They've, however, upgraded their capital
expenditure projection for projects that are either committed to or already
under construction to A$180 bln from A$160 bln over the same period to reflect a
combination of cost increases and changes in the timing of capex of existing
resources projects, along with more certainty in relation to state government
infrastructure expenditure. One encouraging aspect is state governments'
signalling their intention to increase infrastructure investment, with a number
of large-scale projects earmarked to proceed, which should provide support to
activity from 2015 onwards, ANZ says. Another positive in the report is ANZ's
forecast that sharp rise in resource exports that will contribute 1%pt to GDP
growth annually in coming years.
potential pipeline of major projects in Australia between 2014 and 2016 to A$280
bln from A$312 bln estimated in March. They've, however, upgraded their capital
expenditure projection for projects that are either committed to or already
under construction to A$180 bln from A$160 bln over the same period to reflect a
combination of cost increases and changes in the timing of capex of existing
resources projects, along with more certainty in relation to state government
infrastructure expenditure. One encouraging aspect is state governments'
signalling their intention to increase infrastructure investment, with a number
of large-scale projects earmarked to proceed, which should provide support to
activity from 2015 onwards, ANZ says. Another positive in the report is ANZ's
forecast that sharp rise in resource exports that will contribute 1%pt to GDP
growth annually in coming years.
OIL: Spot WTI crude oil futures for Mar '14...
OIL: Spot WTI crude oil futures for Mar '14 delivery last down $0.30 at $97.11
per barrel, after a $97.01 to $97.19 range in Asia today with volumes very light
and bid/offers thin, and the market is expected to remain so into the FOMC.
PIMCO's Greg E. Sharenow put out an article on their website ("2014 Oil Outlook:
How Slick Is the Oil Slope") earlier this morning regarding the outlook for oil,
with the main points being "1) While the supply outlook tilts the balances
toward bearish in 2014, an improving global economy is a positive for oil demand
and a support for prices, 2) With roll yields positively contributing to
returns, investors ultimately could be paid to hold a security that hedges both
global event risk and any resulting shock to inflation, and 3) Growth in shale
oil has been a powerful moderating force for prices by both filling an important
gap in global supply and demand and by anchoring the back end of the futures
curve." He also points to unrest in Libya, Yemen, Syria and Sudan/South Sudan,
and sanctions on Iran, as recent impediments to supply he notes that these risks
have become more symmetric in terms of supply in 2014.
per barrel, after a $97.01 to $97.19 range in Asia today with volumes very light
and bid/offers thin, and the market is expected to remain so into the FOMC.
PIMCO's Greg E. Sharenow put out an article on their website ("2014 Oil Outlook:
How Slick Is the Oil Slope") earlier this morning regarding the outlook for oil,
with the main points being "1) While the supply outlook tilts the balances
toward bearish in 2014, an improving global economy is a positive for oil demand
and a support for prices, 2) With roll yields positively contributing to
returns, investors ultimately could be paid to hold a security that hedges both
global event risk and any resulting shock to inflation, and 3) Growth in shale
oil has been a powerful moderating force for prices by both filling an important
gap in global supply and demand and by anchoring the back end of the futures
curve." He also points to unrest in Libya, Yemen, Syria and Sudan/South Sudan,
and sanctions on Iran, as recent impediments to supply he notes that these risks
have become more symmetric in terms of supply in 2014.
UK PRESS: UK home builders Crest Nicholson have
UK PRESS: UK home builders Crest Nicholson have asked the government for
"forward guidance" on the Help To Buy scheme, the FT reports. The scheme will
end in either Spring 2016 or when the stg 3.5 bn set aside runs dry, and the
builders are looking for a transaction period.
GOLD: Spot gold last down $3.78 at $1253.10
GOLD: Spot gold last down $3.78 at $1253.10 per ounce, in a $1248.90 to $1257.08
range so far this morning. Very little reaction to President Obama's State of
the Union Address, but some earlier selling related to the Turkey tightening.
Sellers also taking heart from tonight's FOMC with further tapering seemingly a
done deal, with just the amount and mix to be decided. Otherwise the Asian
market has been effectively in a $1251.50/1254.00 range for the past 4 hours.
UK PRESS: The Telegraph picks up on reports
UK PRESS: The Telegraph picks up on reports circling earlier in the week,
suggesting the German Constitutional Court will not rule until April. The
Telegraph cites a report from the Frankfurter Rundschau suggesting the
complexity of the case and "intense differences of opinion" among the eight
judges was holding back a decision.
suggesting the German Constitutional Court will not rule until April. The
Telegraph cites a report from the Frankfurter Rundschau suggesting the
complexity of the case and "intense differences of opinion" among the eight
judges was holding back a decision.
S. Korea's current account surplus hits record high in 2013
South Korea's current account surplus hit a new high last year thanks to solid exports, which account for around half of the economy, central bank data showed Wednesday.
Russia plans several Moon, Mars missions in near future
South Korea's current account surplus hit a new high last year thanks to solid exports, which account for around half of the economy, central bank data showed Wednesday.
Figures show good prospects for British economy in 2014: economists
Figures issued Tuesday to show Britain's gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 0.7 percent for the fourth quarter 2013 confirm good prospects for the economy in 2014, according to economists.
Ukrainian PM's resignation accepted by president, gov't dissolved
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on Tuesday accepted the resignation tendered by Prime Minister Mykola Azarov earlier in the day, and the government is subsequently dissolved, according to the presidential office.
Dubai industry leaders upbeat on easing of sanctions on Iran
Chief executives of major construction, financial and hospitality firms in Dubai told Xinhua here Tuesday that they expect a further easing of sanctions on Iran to give the already booming economy in the emirate an additional boost.
Syria talks see no breakthrough but will continue: Brahimi
But it was good enough for all parties are still at it and the session will continue on Wednesday morning, he said.
Breath test may help identify early lung cancer: study
Specific compounds found in exhaled breath may help diagnose lung cancer in its early stages, U.S. researchers said Tuesday.
EU asks Croatia to fix excessive deficit
The European Union (EU) on Tuesday asked Croatia to take actions to address its excessive deficit, which is expected to meet EU criteria by 2016.
New Zealand government to deliver election-year budget on May 15
New Zealand Finance Minister Bill English announced Wednesday he would deliver his sixth annual Budget on May 15, just six months or less before the country goes into a general election.
Ukraine's budget deficit up 21.2 pct in 2013
Ukraine's budget deficit jumped 21.2 percent year on year in 2013 and would continue to grow this year, the Finance Ministry announced Tuesday.
The budget gap stood at nearly 8.023 billion U.S. dollars last year, compared with 6.681 billion dollars in 2012, the ministry said in a statement.
Obama lays out election-year agenda in State of the Union address
U.S. President Barack Obama laid out the 2014 agenda in the State of the Union address Tuesday night, trying to reignite the Democratic base in the year of Congressional mid-term election.
Myanmar to use new Japanese loan on four projects
Myanmar will use 63.2 billion yens' (about 610 million U.S. dollars') new Japanese loan for conducting four projects, an official has said.
S. Korea urges DPRK to prepare for family reunion more actively
South Korea on Wednesday urged the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to more actively participate in preparations necessary for holding the agreed reunion of separated families.
Indian capital world's most polluted city: study
India's air pollution is the worst in the world and the national capital is the globe's most polluted city, said a new study.
According to the study by Yale University, India has the worst air pollution in the world in terms of the proportion of population exposed to average air
According to the study by Yale University, India has the worst air pollution in the world in terms of the proportion of population exposed to average air
Israeli PM finds himself between rock, hard place
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is having a hard time keeping his government in order as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry continues his push for peace.
New Zealand, U.S. scientists to study fishing impact in South Pacific
New Zealand and U.S. scientists are set to survey one of the world's longest underwater mountain ranges next month to determine whether the unique ecosystem has been damaged by commercial fishing.
Abbas proposes three-year withdrawal for Israel
Palestinian President Abbas says an Israeli withdrawal from the occupied West Bank as part of a future peace deal should not take longer than three years.
Cuban leader opens CELAC Summit
Cuban leader Raul Castro on Tuesday opened the 2nd Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), welcoming regional heads of state to the two-day event in Havana.
Putin vows to honor Ukraine loan and energy deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia will honor its obligations to lend Ukraine 15 billion U.S. dollars, even if the country's opposition forms the next government. Speaking during a press conference in Brussels, he also said Russia had no intention of revising its agreement to reduce gas prices.
World map featuring dumplings goes viral
7 killed, 14 injured in fire on bus in western India
At least seven people were charred to death and over 14 others injured in a fire which broke out on a luxury bus after it collided with a diesel tanker in the western Indian state of Maharashtra in the early hours of Wednesday, a senior police official said.
China reports eight new cases of H7N9
Eight new human H7N9 cases were reported on Tuesday, bringing the total number across the country to 110 this year. Twenty deaths have been reported in January.
Capital's Expensive Plan to Fight Air Pollution Misguided, Expert Says
Beijing's mayor, Wang Anshun, said in mid-January that the central government has given him an "ultimatum" to get air pollution under control within three years. As a result, the capital
Ukrainian PM's resignation accepted by president, gov't dissolved
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on Tuesday accepted the resignation tendered by Prime Minister Mykola Azarov earlier in the day, and the government is subsequently dissolved, according to the presidential office.
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