Is it safe to drink alcohol in Mexico? Foreign Office issue new warning over methanol poisoning Travellers are reminded to ‘seek urgent medical attention’ if they show signs of illness The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Is it safe to drink alcohol in Japan? Foreign Office issue new warning over methanol poisoning Travellers are advised not to accept drinks from strangers or leave alcohol unattended The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Foreign Office extends methanol poisoning warnings to eight new countries Japan and Mexico are among the countries with updated guidance The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Death of British overseas territories citizen prompts calls for reform of UK rules Family of Robert Baker call for change of healthcare policies that limit NHS access to 10 BOT citizens a year The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025
Stark plea for UK not to cut aid funding to fight biggest killer infections Polling finds two-thirds of Brits believe the UK should increase or maintain its support for the Global Fund in battle against HIV, TB and Malaria The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025
Nearly 2,000 Foreign Office jobs ‘at risk’, says PCS union Reduction in higher-level roles linked to government decision to cut foreign aid budget, says union The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025
Foreign Office chief to visit China after collapse of high-profile espionage case Exclusive: Oliver Robbins to visit China next week on ‘long-planned’ government business after collapse of trial of two men over spying charges The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025
Swinney ‘very concerned’ about Gaza aid flotilla Scots detained by Israel Comments come as some activists allege mistreatment by Israeli guards, something the Israeli government denies. Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025
Is it safe to travel to the Philippines? Foreign Office issues new advice after major earthquake The entire province of Cebu is under a ‘State of Calamity’ The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025
UK accused of ‘stark injustice’ as woman from Montserrat refused free NHS care Cherry Brown, 69, a British overseas territory citizen, was left sleeping rough after being sent to England for treatment The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025
Detained British couple’s family ‘in the dark’ on upcoming Iran court appearance Lindsay and Craig Foreman deny espionage allegations having been taken into custody in January. Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025
UK Passport Backup Plan: Brits Urged To Have This Extra ID When Travelling While Newly Weds Should Know This Critical Advisory UK travellers are urged to carry backup ID as passport issues rise, while newlyweds face critical name-matching rules and must prepare documents early. International Business Times UK · Sep 23, 2025
What does UK recognition of a Palestinian state actually mean - and what happens next? The key questions answered as UK recognition of the state of Palestine triggers a fresh international row Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025
Mandelson ‘did not have national security vetting before he was appointed US ambassador’ Labour grandee was sacked by prime minister Keir Starmer after the publication of emails that detailed his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025 Starmer’s standing on world stage ‘diminished’ by Mandelson scandal, MPs told Kemi Badenoch accused Sir Keir of ‘hiding from Parliament’ because he was not present for the emergency debate on Lord Mandelson’s dismissal.
The Conversation · Sep 16, 2025 African cities aren’t doing enough to adapt to climate change: lessons from Durban and Harare When record-breaking rains swept through the coastal city of Durban in South Africa in April 2022, the resulting floods destroyed roads, bridges and homes. Durban’s low-lying, poor neighbourhoods were hardest hit, with residents losing their homes and their lives.
Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025 PM should face ‘serious consequences’ if dishonest about Mandelson – Badenoch The Foreign Office did not contribute to a due diligence process ahead of Lord Mandelson’s appointment, Yvette Cooper said.
The Conversation · Sep 14, 2025 Malawi can end hunger after the 2025 elections if bold steps are taken to transform food systems Malawi has a history of peaceful democratic transitions. Since the advent of multiparty politics in 1994, power has regularly shifted between rival parties. Citizens and institutions have upheld electoral democratic norms, from respecting term limits to rerunning elections after irregularities.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025 Who is in the running to replace Peter Mandelson as Britain’s US ambassador? Keir Starmer may need to move quickly to appoint new envoy given Donald Trump’s imminent state visit
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025 Is it safe to travel to Nepal? Government advice amid deadly protests Kathmandu’s main airport shut amid the protests in Nepal’s capital sparked by a social media ban
Bored Panda · Sep 8, 2025 Glamorous Law Student Gets 25 Years In Hellhole Dubai Prison As Heartbroken Mom Pleads For Help "Committing a crime was not a shock but arresting her was?"
International Business Times UK · Sep 8, 2025 Law Student Mia O'Brien, 23, Jailed for 25 Years in Dubai Prison After Being Found with 50g of Cocaine Mia O'Brien, a 23-year-old law student from Liverpool, was sentenced to 25 years in Dubai's Central prison after being caught with 50g of cocaine. Her family is fighting to appeal the harsh sentence.
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025 ‘Lifesaving’ devices to be sold in airports after British man died in Ecuador Hudson Foley, 24, died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a homestay in Ecuador in August 2023
Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025 British couple detained in Iran ‘suddenly whisked’ to courtroom in Tehran Lindsay and Craig Foreman have been in custody since January.
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025 British couple detained in Iran during global motorcycle tour ‘suddenly whisked’ to courtroom The Bennett’s family has said they are ‘deeply concerned’ that they had no prior knowledge of the hearing being organised