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Starmer to update on Middle East war as Defence Secretary travels to Cyprus

Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region.

Evening Standard

Wary European states pledge military aid for Cyprus and Gulf allies

Wary of getting directly involved in the US-Israeli war with Iran, European countries are nevertheless being drawn into the conflict following attacks on Cyprus and Western allies in the Gulf.

Radio France Internationale

Failed asylum seeker families to be offered £40k to leave Britain

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'Where's Britain?': Government slammed as Italy, Spain, France and Netherlands send ships to protect Cyprus

HMS Dragon is expected to sail for Cyprus next week after EU nations have already deployed naval assets to defend the island

Evening Standard

Defence Secretary arrives in Cyprus amid tensions over drone attacks

John Healey’s arrival comes as Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region.

Evening Standard

US-Israel war with Iran: Why various Gulf countries are angry with the UK and Keir Starmer

Britain is facing sharp criticism from partners in the Gulf after Iranian missile strikes escalated tensions across the Middle East. Regional allies say the UK government responded too slowly to the threat and delayed key military decisions at a critical moment.

The Times of India

Problems ‘getting passengers on board’ caused UK rescue flight to be delayed

Home Office minister Alex Norris said the Government-chartered plane would now leave Oman for the UK on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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Failed asylum seeker families to be paid £40,000 to leave Britain

Migrants who leave the UK within seven days will receive payments of £10,000 per person, capped at four per family, under the plan

Evening Standard

Globalisation is under threat from Iran war – and Britain is uniquely vulnerable

Economic ripples from US-Israel attacks will soon become waves, engulfing everything from energy prices to food

The Guardian - UK

The Iran war could hit Britain — Starmer must equip the country to defend itself

It will take more than 10 days to get the destroyer HMS Dragon tooled up, battle ready and on station to protect Akrotiri and the island of Cyprus from Iranian drone and missile attacks. The RAF base there has already been hit by Iranian Shahed drones, probably launched by Hezbollah…

Evening Standard

Tales of the Suburbs by John Grindrod review – queer goings on behind the curtains

From ‘gaybours’ to treasure hunts in Tunbridge Wells, a tragicomic history of LGBTQ life outside the big city

The Guardian - UK

Read these words from 100 years ago about immigrants in Britain – and see how history is chillingly repeating itself

Shabana Mahmood’s new rights clampdown looks outlandish until we remember that this kind of hardline action is part of our country’s fabric, says George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK

PIO diplomat criticises UK foreign office for being woke, quits

A senior British diplomat of Indian origin has resigned, citing the Foreign Office's 'woke' culture and an overemphasis on international law at the expense of national security. Ameer Kotecha criticized the handling of issues like the Chagos Islands and Iran, arguing for a more Britain-first approach. He described the civil…

The Times of India

Starmer’s slow start in the war against Iran could leave UK playing catch-up

Prime minister’s initial refusal to help US could constrain Britain’s ability to protect its nationals in the Gulf and reassure allies

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Iran war spreads across the world as US warns: ‘We have only just begun’

US Navy torpedo sinks Iranian warship as Britain says more chartered rescue flights will leave Oman ‘in the coming days’

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the US-UK relationship: Trump is pushing Britain closer to Europe

Editorial: An unreliable and volatile American president makes a compelling case for closer security and defence cooperation with continental allies

The Conversation

What would Winston Churchill make of war with Iran?

When Donald Trump criticised Keir Starmer for failing to sufficiently support American and Israeli operations against Iran, he did so with a historical flourish. “This is not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with,” he complained.

The Independent UK

The wars the UK has fought alongside the US – and when Britain has refused

IN FOCUS: Harry Cockburn reports on how 80 years of the 'special relationship' have informed international conflict, after Donald Trump lashed out at the British prime minister

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The Guardian - UK

Yes, Keir Starmer must do better and go faster in bringing Britain closer to Europe. Here’s how to reset his reset

MPs warn the plan so far lacks direction and drive, but there are four clear ways to really move on from our disastrous Brexit, says Naomi Smith of Best for Britain

Evening Standard

US bombers expected to arrive in UK within days for missions to destroy Iran’s weapons systems

The deployment of American planes to Britain would come amid a huge rift between Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer over the Iran war

The Guardian - UK

Britain not ruling out future strikes on Iran missile sites, officials indicate

‘We just don’t know what will happen,’ western officials say, as UK bases prepare for arrival of US heavy bombers

Golf Monthly

Charley Hull, Sir Andy Murray And Gareth Bale Among Big Names Lined-Up For Sunningdale Foursomes

It's not just stars from the world of golf who will be competing in the famous foursomes competition, as some of Britain's most decorated athletes will also be present

Evening Standard

OPINION - So Sir Keir Starmer is no Churchill? Trump is no Franklin D Roosevelt

The US president’s imperious approach to Britain and his allies does not disguise the incoherence of his war aims in Iran

The Independent UK

Britain’s economic growth to be weakest in a century outside of pandemic and WWII, think tank warns

The UK’s top two economic think tanks – the Resolution Foundation and the Institute for Fiscal Studies – have issued dire warnings over economic growth and borrowing a day after Rachel Reeves delivered her spring statement

International Business Times UK

Visa Suspension Shock and UK Travel Warnings Spark Fear Amid Iran, Middle East Conflicts

The UK has imposed a sudden visa suspension on Sudan, Myanmar, Cameroon, and Afghanistan, affecting students, businesses, and families.

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