Foreign Office met with pro-Israel lobbyist to discuss arms sales A top Foreign Office official met with a pro-Israel lobbyist, reportedly to discuss arms exports to Tel Aviv The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2025
British diplomats among 25 fired on by Israeli troops during West Bank visit Two British diplomats are understood to have been among a group of around 25 people involved in the West Bank city of Jenin The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
Minister condemns Israeli military after British diplomats caught in shooting Two British diplomats are understood to have been among a group of around 20 people involved in the West Bank city of Jenin. Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
Iranian ambassador summoned after three men charged with spying offences ‘Protecting national security remains our top priority and Iran must be held accountable for its actions’, Foreign Office says Evening Standard · May 19, 2025
Diplomat makes history as first refugee to become a UK high commissioner Kanbar Hossein-Bor, who says his mother once feared he ‘might not be British enough’, lands Fiji post The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025
MPs push for Russian asset seizures as Government targets tech and diamond trade Sanctions are ‘a powerful tool in our armoury’, Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty said. The Independent UK · May 14, 2025
Foreign Office denies David Lammy refused to pay £600 fare to French taxi driver The Foreign Office says the fare was paid in full and that Mr Lammy and his wife are named as victims in this matter. Evening Standard · May 14, 2025
Gaza crisis worsening says Starmer, as minister admits UK response not enough Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer was heckled by Labour MPs who urged further sanctions against Israel. The Independent UK · May 14, 2025
Minister calls on Israel to end ‘indefensible’ blockade on Gaza humanitarian aid Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer said Israel’s denial of aid to Palestinians is ‘indefensible’. Evening Standard · May 14, 2025
Government supports ‘controlled’ youth movement schemes, minister says Ahead of the UK-EU summit next week, backbench Labour MPs pressed the Government to agree a youth mobility scheme. Evening Standard · May 13, 2025
Minister: UK exploring alternative Gaza aid routes but land crossings critical Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer said the scale of aid required in Gaza highlighted the importance of opening land crossings. Evening Standard · May 13, 2025
British man being held in Saudi Arabia jailed for 10 years, say lawyers UK Foreign Office criticised by campaigners as Ahmed al-Doush given sentence for charges thought to relate to deleted tweet The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025
Keir Starmer says migrants will have to ‘earn the right’ to live in UK as part of new crackdown Labour prime minister to unveil new ‘contributor model’ he says will boost economic growth in the wake of surge of support for Nigel Farage and Reform The Independent UK · May 11, 2025
Briton faces threat of extended Saudi prison sentence for tweet Contact with Ahmed al-Doush heavily restricted and details of his offence unclear even to his UK-based lawyer The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2025
Evening Standard · May 6, 2025 Tory urges Government to ‘stand for life’ in Gaza, admits Israel support wrong Israeli officials said cabinet ministers had approved the plan to seize Gaza.
Evening Standard · May 6, 2025 UK strongly opposes expansion of Israeli operations in Gaza, minister says Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer warned it would lead to the deaths of more innocent civilians and put hostages at ‘greater risk’.
Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025 Minister rejects MPs’ calls for UK to push ahead with Palestinian recognition French president Emmanuel Macron has suggested France could move towards formal recognition of a Palestinian state in the coming months.
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025 Is it safe to travel to the USA? Travel advice after tourists detained in visa crackdown Changes to immigration policy since the re-election of Trump have increased traveller anxiety surrounding detainment and deportation
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 27, 2025 Game controller exports to Russia banned by UK gov — hopes to reduce options for enemy drone pilots The UK's Foreign Office has implemented a ban on game controller exports to Russia.
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025 UK lifts more sanctions in Syria to support efforts to rebuild country The Foreign Office announced restrictions on sectors of the Syrian economy would be eased to facilitate investment in the country.
Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025 UK: Putin must agree full and immediate ceasefire following brutal Kyiv strike Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty also insisted the UK does not recognise Russian sovereignty over any territory illegally seized from Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025 UK couple who died in Italy cable car crash named Graeme Winn, 65, and Elaine Winn, 58, were among four people who died in incident on Thursday
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025 It’s time Labour recognised a Palestinian state – it’s been stalling for 50 years Letter: Tony Klug reflects on Labour’s position in 1975 and the Foreign Office’s policy today on recognising Palestine
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025 Is it safe to travel to Lanzarote? Flooding hits Canary Islands after heavy rainfall from Storm Olivier The latest travel advice after flooding in Costa Teguise, San Bartolomé, and Arrecife
The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025 Mackerel slips further down the sustainability scale in latest ‘good fish guide’ Conservationists warned businesses and consumers that the once sustainable fish is under ‘immense pressure’ from overfishing.