UK airlifts 536 people from Sudan but no guarantee on flights after truce ends More than 2,000 British nationals in Sudan have registered for Foreign Office evacuation plans. The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
Sunak warns of ‘absolutely critical’ 24 hours as many more flights to leave for Sudan The first plane evacuating UK nationals from the conflict-torn nation landed in Cyprus on Tuesday The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
UK troops to take over Sudan airfield as evacuation flights gather pace Three flights carrying British nationals are due to have left war-torn Khartoum by Wednesday morning. The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023
PM pledges ‘many more’ Sudan evacuation flights as he warns next 24 hour is critical Many Britons making way to an airfield outside Khartoum The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023
Sudan evacuation: has Foreign Office learnt the lessons from Afghanistan? The Foreign Office has announced the evacuation of British nationals from Sudan after a 72-hour ceasefire was agreed between the warring sides last night. The Week · Apr 25, 2023
Sunak holds emergency meeting on Sudan violence amid reports of evacuation The UK Government said it was ‘doing everything possible’ to support Britons trapped in the warring country. The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023
Sacked Foreign Office whistleblower hits out at secrecy of tribunal hearing Josie Stewart, who highlighted failures in Afghan evacuation, is concerned by attempt to keep her legal challenge private The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2023
James Cleverly in Japan for G7 as UK tilts towards Pacific post-Brexit Foreign secretary says ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’ is ‘critical to UK’ and releases manga-style cartoons to mark his visit The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023
Ryanair and easyJet France travel warnings issued over cancellations and delays Previous strikes have seen the Ryanair cancel thousands of flights in the past year - and it expects more over the next month. Daily Record · Apr 14, 2023
UK accused of ‘backward step’ for axing top climate diplomat role Exclusive: Previous holder says loss is ‘disappointing’ and damages UK’s ability to spur global climate action The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023
Foreign Office issues France travel warning as strike action continues Transport networks in France are set to impacted by the industrial action Manchester Evening News · Apr 12, 2023
Holidaymakers heading to Portugal warned of border disruption over Easter Five days of industrial action ‘could cause disturbances at airports’ The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023
Britain spends three times more aid on housing refugees than it sends to Africa Foreign Office figures show aid to Africa fell to £1.1bn in 2022, compared with £3.7bn of budget spent on refugees in UK The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2023
UK Foreign Office issues travel warning to people heading to France by ferry Brits have been told to prepare for delays over the bank holiday weekend Manchester Evening News · Apr 5, 2023
Daily Record · Apr 5, 2023 Portugal travel warning to holidaymakers issued by Foreign Office this Easter New guidance has been published for anyone heading to Portugal this Easter.
Liverpool Echo · Apr 4, 2023 Spain, France, Turkey and Greece travel advice issued for Easter holidays Holidaymakers should note the FCDO's current safety advice as strikes, protests and earthquakes cause disruption
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2023 Two Britons held by Taliban speak to families for first time since arrest Calls described as ‘great relief’ after Kevin Cornwell, 53, and an unnamed man were detained in Afghanistan
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023 British men detained in Afghanistan hold ’emotional’ call with family Home Secretary Suella Braverman said anyone travelling to dangerous parts of the world should take the utmost caution
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023 British men detained by Taliban ‘in touch with families’ Kevin Cornwell, a second unnamed man, and ‘danger tourist’ Miles Routledge are currently being held in Afghanistan
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023 UK ‘in negotiations’ over three Britons held by Taliban in Afghanistan, says Suella Braverman Government ‘working hard to ensure people’s safety’, says home secretary
Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2023 Government ‘in negotiations’ after three British men detained by Taliban Home Secretary Suella Braverman said anyone travelling to dangerous parts of the world should take the utmost caution
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023 Three British men detained in Taliban custody in Afghanistan Non-profit organisation the Presidium Network is assisting two of the men.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2023 Taliban holding three British men in detention in Afghanistan Charity medic, hotelier and ‘danger tourist’ reportedly arrested by Taliban’s secret police in January
Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2023 Three British men being held in custody by Taliban in Afghanistan The Government is trying to establish consular contact with the men
The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023 Afghan applying to resettle in UK asked to provide Taliban approval Despite MoD assurances, applicant and former British Council worker still being asked for Taliban-stamped papers