Falklands Could Benefit If UK Seeks Closer Ties With The European Union
The UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has called for a closer relationship with the European Union. It was ten years ago that Britain voted to
Falkland Islands Government Responds To Industrial Land Price Increase Concerns
Release rates for industrial land east of Michael Clapp Way have increased to £50 per m2. This is a 143% increase on the previous rate
Falklands Wool Producers To Benefit From UK Price Rise
UK wool prices have risen by more than 70% over the past year, reaching their highest level in a decade. The industry says falling sheep
Executive Council Approves Funding for FIGAS Engineers
Executive Council has approved financial support for FIGAS as the air service continues to deal with a shortage of engineers. Although the Executive Council paper
The First Falklands Mobile Banking App
Mobile banking is coming to the Falklands. Standard Chartered Bank has demonstrated a new app it hopes to launch in August. It will allow personal
Bank of St Helena Visits the Falklands
Representatives from the Bank of St Helena have visited the Falkland Islands this week. During their visit, they held discussions with members of the business
Falklands Islands 2026/27 Budget Rundown
Falkland Islands Government has announced the Budget for 2025/26. David has taken a look at some of the details.
Falklands Operating Surplus Below Hoped for Level
During the budget the government announced that the projected operating surplus for the coming year will be just £0.2m. During the Assembly, it was mentioned
Falklands MLA Addresses Suspension of Travel Credit Scheme
During the budget Falkland Islands Government announced the suspension of the Travel Credit Scheme, which FIG say will save them £630,000 per year. Travel must
Plans to Increase Access to Pension Assistance in Falkland Islands
Executive Council has approved plans to help more people access assistance to contribute towards their pensions. The current rules have left many minimum wage workers