FOUND: 26 - What They Never Told You

UK aid to India does little for human rights and democracy, watchdog finds

Programme spent £2.3bn between 2016 and 2021 but is fragmented and lacks a clear rationale, report says

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023

UK accused of hollow national security rhetoric after Asian embassy cuts

Exclusive: Up to 50% of British-based diplomatic jobs for key countries cut despite ‘Indo-Pacific tilt’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2023

Sue Gray quitting to work for Keir Starmer does cause problems for the civil service – it's also a sign she thinks he's heading for government

The last few years of drama at Westminster have set the bar pretty high for shock and surprise, but the sudden departure from government of Sue Gray, second permanent secretary to the Cabinet Office, and her proposed appointment as chief of staff to the leader of the Labour Party really…

The Conversation · Mar 9, 2023

Family of British make-up artist who died in hit-and-run crash in Qatar demand evidence

Raffy Tsakanika, from Cambridge, died after the car she was travelling in as a passenger was struck from behind by a second vehicle near Doha in March 2019

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023

Family of UK woman killed in hit-and-run in Qatar ask Foreign Office to step in

The second vehicle, which was travelling at “excess speed”, caused the first to lose control and overturn in the four-lane carriageway, and did not stop at the scene

Wales Online · Feb 28, 2023

Family of woman who died in Qatar call for release of evidence

At a UK inquest last year, the coroner criticised the Qatari authorities for the lack of information provided to the inquest.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

UK Issues Export Bans on Every Item Used by Russia in War

Britain marked the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by issuing more sanctions against Russia, including export bans on every item it has used on the battlefield. The Foreign Office said on Friday the internationally coordinated sanctions and trade measures would target aircraft parts, radio equipment and electronic components.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2023

Zelensky says Ukrainians ‘invincible’ as he pushes for victory on war anniversary

Ukraine president says Vladimir Putin’s toops will not succeed and vows: ‘2023 will be the year of our victory!’

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

UK issues export bans on every item used by Russia in war

Britain marked the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by issuing more sanctions against Russia, including export bans on every item it has used on the battlefield and import bans of iron and steel goods.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2023

France, Turkey, Cyprus and Greece travel advice updated for Edinburgh holidaymakers

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office have recently updated their travel advice for various different countries, warning holidaymakers visiting any of these destinations.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 23, 2023