Lammy threatens more sanctions on Israel if ceasefire isn’t reached within weeks The foreign secretary also refused to set a timeframe for when the UK would recognise Palestinian statehood The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
David Lammy describes Israeli concentration camp plans as 'sticking point' DAVID Lammy has said that Israeli plans to build a concentration camp in Gaza would be a “sticking point” in ceasefire negotiations ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2025
Ministers in talks with City over climate finance for disaster-hit nations The Foreign Secretary has pledged £12 million from the Government’s tightened aid budget in a bid to enable faster payouts, The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
Who is Marcus Farkana: UK Teen Jailed in Dubai for Holiday Fling With 17-Year-Old Tourist Finally Free Marcus Fakana, 18, jailed in Dubai over a teen relationship, is now free. His ordeal highlights UAE morality laws. Find out why UK tourists should beware. International Business Times UK · Jul 7, 2025
Foreign Office promise Dunn family publication of final review report The Foreign Secretary officially launched the independent review on Monday. Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025
Inquiry launched into government handling of Harry Dunn’s death, Lammy announces The foreign secretary says lessons need to be learned after the tragic death of the 19-year-old in 2019, who was killed by a car driven by a member of the US intelligence community The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
Planned Chinese 'super embassy' in London includes ‘spy hub’ for 200 officers News of the 'spy' campus adds further controversy to China's proposed redevelopment Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2025
UK re-establishes diplomatic relations with Syria as Lammy visits The Foreign Secretary has visited Damascus. Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2025
UK foreign secretary visits Syria, renewing ties after 14 years of conflict British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has met with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus marking the restoration of relations between the two countries after years of tension The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025
Britain Reestablishes Full Syria Ties As FM Visits Damascus Britain reestablished full diplomatic relations with Syria on Saturday, more than a decade after cutting ties, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy met the country's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus. International Business Times · Jul 5, 2025
David Lammy deploys army of top diplomats to kickstart economic growth and combat impact of Trump tariffs Exclusive: With a failure to deliver economic growth leaving an estimated £18bn in Rachel Reeves’s budget, the use of senior diplomats to bolster engagement with business is just the latest part of a strategy to turn things around The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025
UK re-establishing diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus British foreign secretary pledges support for Syria’s new government after talks with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2025
Dunn family raise concerns Foreign Office will try to ‘hide’ final review report Harry’s mother Charlotte Charles, and other family members, met David Lammy on Wednesday afternoon. Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025
UK Considers Envoy For Britons Held Abroad Britain is preparing to emulate the United States by appointing an envoy tasked with freeing citizens arbitrarily detained abroad, as it faces calls to do more to bring them home. International Business Times · Jun 29, 2025
Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2025 OPINION - Iran, China and the world at war: what this week's Nato summit really told us This week saw a big change for Europe, Nato and UK security. It was agreed that Iran was not a mainstream Nato and Europe pre-occupation. Donald Trump has sucked the oxygen out of the headlines at the Nato summit in Holland by being referred to as the “big Daddy” –…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2025 Cautious optimism in UK on progress to secure British-Egyptian dissident’s release Writer’s mother eases hunger strike as Starmer raises Alaa Abd el-Fattah case in phone call with Egypt’s president
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025 Campaigners welcome vaccine cash pledge but fear cut will see fewer lives saved Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced the funds at Gavi’s global summit in Brussels.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025 Britain must prepare for possibility of attack on UK soil, government warns The government’s new security strategy said it has to actively prepare for potential wartime scenarios
The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2025 David Lammy hints at Israel's nuclear weapons – but UK Government remains silent THE UK Government has refused to disclose its assessment of Israel’s nuclear weapon capabilities ...
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025 UK calls China a major challenge but an essential economic partner The U.K. government says China’s attempts to spy, destabilize and disrupt Britain’s economy and democracy have grown, but Beijing is still a vital economic partner
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025 Voices: What’s the real reason Keir Starmer won’t say if Donald Trump was right or wrong to bomb Iran? COMMENT: The prime minister urged de-escalation and the US president ignored him, leaving the British government unable to say whether it is for or against the military action. It’s another blow to Starmer’s standing on the world stage, says John Rentoul
Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025 ‘World-first’ people smuggling sanctions to come into force in months as Channel crossings hit record highs Exclusive: The Foreign Secretary has accelerated plans to crack down on criminals who traffic migrants to Britain
Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025 Prime Minister heads to Nato summit as Trump declares Israel-Iran ceasefire Missile launches continued overnight after Iran’s foreign minister said it would stop attacks if Israel stopped its own strikes.
Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025 UK lifts warning for Qatar as Trump says Iran and Israel have agreed ceasefire Iran launched a missile attack on a US military base in Qatar after America’s strikes on its nuclear facilities on Saturday.
Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025 UK ‘utterly condemns’ escalation after Iran attacks US military base Qatar said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported.