Governor of China’s Xinjiang cancels UK visit after British MPs call for his arrest Erkin Tuniyaz was due to visit London as part of his EU trip The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Governor of China’s Xinjiang cancels controversial visit to UK China is alleged to have forcibly sterilised women and put children in ‘concentration camps’ in the province. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Iain Duncan Smith accuses Xinjiang governor of ‘murder’ at Uyghur protest Demonstrators gathered in Westminster after reports Erkin Tuniyaz was to meet UK officials The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023
Sir Iain Duncan Smith joins protest by Uyghur activists at FCDO The protesters stayed outside the FCDO’s headquarters on King Charles Street in Westminster throughout Monday. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
FCO issue France travel update ahead of February half term Cross-sector strike action is planned in the country which could lead to some disruption Manchester Evening News · Feb 13, 2023
How the Tories splashed YOUR cash on luxury items, from fine art to Fortnum and Mason MINISTERS are facing accusations of overseeing a “lavish spending” culture in Whitehall that has seen taxpayers’ money wasted on luxury items,… The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2023
‘Lavish’ Whitehall spending revealed by purchase card data, says Labour The Conservatives have accused Labour of wasting civil servants’ time on information already in the public domain. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
Government procurement card spent £1.5m on Amazon, £238k at Ikea and £95k on duty-free Labour slams 'lavish spending culture' that also included in 2021 £415,000 at Enterprise Rent-a-Car, £238,000 at Ikea, £106,000 at John Lewis and £101,000 at Apple Wales Online · Feb 13, 2023
Government purchase card spending ‘scandalous’, claims Labour Labour has carried out an analysis of spending by officials using government procurement cards. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
Iain Duncan Smith calls for arrest of Chinese governor for ‘crimes against humanity’ Erkin Tuniyaz is head of the Xinjiang region, where human rights abuses are alleged to be taking place The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2023
UK MPs call for arrest of visiting Chinese governor over Uighur ‘genocide’ MPs condemn foreign, commonwealth and development office for planning talks with Erkin Tuniyaz The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2023
UK accused of ‘dangerous whitewash’ over Bahrain human rights abuses Humanitarian groups urge foreign secretary to issue correction to a recent report, amid fears it could provide cover for repression in the Gulf state The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023
UK urged to arrest visiting Xinjiang governor over Uighur ‘genocide’ MPs also condemned the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for planning talks with Erkin Tuniyaz. The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023
UK Government issues Turkey travel advice update after earthquake Earthquake has brought tragedy and chaos, with warning not to travel to certain regions Nottingham Post · Feb 9, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023 Turkey earthquake: Are flights and holidays cancelled? As a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southeast Turkey, how might travel to the country be impacted?
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023 British travellers in Turkey urged to make contact with family and friends UK Foreign Office issues advice to holidaymakers
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023 UK aid becoming less focused on world’s poorest – development experts The average income of a UK aid recipient has risen over the last decade, analysis found.
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023 Turkey earthquake: Are flights and holidays cancelled? As a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southeast Turkey, how might travel to the country be impacted?
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023 Turkey earthquake: Are flights and holidays cancelled? As a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southeast Turkey, how might travel to the country be impacted?
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023 Kabul whistleblower warns of Civil Service politicisation under Tories Josie Stewart said officials saw it as their job to protect ministers rather than to serve the public.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2023 Fall of Kabul whistleblower sues UK government after sacking Exclusive: Civil servant who gave anonymous interview to BBC about Afghan withdrawal says service ‘dangerously politicised’
Daily Mirror · Feb 2, 2023 Brits heading to the US issued with new travel advice after the death of Tyre Nichols Brits have been warned to be mindful of their surroundings and check for local curfews by the Foreign Office after violent protests broke out in the US following the death of Tyre Nichols
The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023 Brexit: UK and EU ‘strike customs deal’ in protocol breakthrough Brussels also said to have made concessions of role of European Court
Wales Online · Feb 1, 2023 UK and EU 'reach customs deal that could end Northern Ireland logjam' Both sides are keen to reach a deal before the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday agreement in April
Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2023 UK and EU reach customs deal that could end Northern Ireland logjam, says report Customs agreement is largely based on the Government’s proposals for a red and green lanes system – green for Great Britain and red for Ireland and rest of the EU