A British ship flying the Falkland Islands flag has sparked diplomatic tensions with Argentina.

14 August is Falklands Day and commemorates the first sighting of the Falkland Islands on that day in 1592 by the English navigator and explorer, John Davis, on board his 120 ton vessel 'Desire'.

To mark the Falkland Islands Day the flag will be flying at the Houses of Parliament and the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office. This reflects our strong ties with the UK, a reciprocal ...