UK announces 31 new sanctions against Russian propagandists and torturers Among those being sanctioned are seven people involved in ‘heinous’ re-education camps for children The Independent UK · Oct 1
Israel does not have right to close UK consulate in Jerusalem, Foreign Office advised Former attorney general Dominic Grieve says Israel is not entitled to shut mission in occupied Palestinian territory The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Conference confidential: Andy Burnham bounces onwards but at what cost to London’s prosperity He landed solidly in No 10 and avoided a Trump mauling at the UN. Now Andy Burnham faces his party at Labour’s annual jamboree Evening Standard · Sep 26
George Osborne ‘thought Peter Thiel’s Bayeux tapestry visit would be secret’ British Museum chair tells Big Brue festival he thought no one would find out about the private viewing The Guardian - UK · Sep 19
Foreign Office dismisses Russian threats to British ‘facilities’ in Ukraine A spokesperson said Russia was trying to ‘deflect attention’ from its invasion of Ukraine in and said it would not be dissuaded from arming Kyiv. Evening Standard · Sep 18
New special envoy for Britons detained overseas warns of limits of role Alistair Burt speaks candidly about difficulties of tackling complex cases as families express concern over mandate The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
British drug smuggling arrests soar in Asia as young travellers face death penalty British consular incidents involving suspected ‘drug mules’ grew from 80 in 2023 to above 340 in 2025 The Independent UK · Sep 14
Call it the Miliband doctrine. Let’s hope the new Israeli settlement boycott is just the start This week’s bold move suggests that Britain will once again have an ‘ethical dimension’ to its foreign policy. That’s good for the world, says former Observer international editor Steve Bloomfield The Guardian - UK · Sep 12
Lindy Cameron appointed first female head of UK Foreign Office High commissioner to India replaces Olly Robbins, who was sacked over Peter Mandelson scandal The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
UK to adopt tougher stance on Israel with illegal settlements trade ban Ed Miliband to reassert support for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution in move fiercely criticised by US and Israel The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
British trekker found dead in Pakistan after disappearing during mountain descent A British trekker has been found dead after disappearing during a descent from a mountain in northern Pakistan. The Times of India · Sep 3
UN warns vulnerable children ‘falling through cracks’ in UK climate aid Exclusive: Data from Unicef UK suggests climate risks faced by children are being overlooked by UK aid – as the UN agency prepares to launch a major campaign calling for children to be better prioritised by the Foreign Office The Independent UK · Aug 31
UK urged to help free British-Egyptian ‘arrested in Cairo over sister’s activism’ Lawyers claim Eman el-Shazly, from Birmingham, was detained in effort to silence her sister, a critic of Sisi regime The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
Mother of woman killed in Texas to travel to US in campaign to reopen probe Jane Coates said she has felt ‘incredibly alone’ during her campaign for justice. Evening Standard · Aug 24
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10 Mother of Briton fatally shot by father in Texas urges Miliband to press US for new inquiry Jane Coates says foreign secretary should draw attention to coroner’s finding that Lucy Harrison was unlawfully killed
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10 British national shot dead in Kashmir by Pakistani security forces Mohammad Akhtar, 50, from Peterborough killed during clashes between authorities and protesters
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1 EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges Labour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 leadership
International Business Times UK · Jul 28 Spain Wildfires Trigger National Emergency as UK Holidaymakers Risk Losing Money if They Cancel Trips The latest travel advice for Spain amid the 2026 wildfires. Learn about the national emergency, affected areas, and your rights regarding holiday cancellations and refunds.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27 Home Office blocking evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza Refugee family reunions in limbo, despite Foreign Office saying it is ready to get people out of war-torn territory
Evening Standard · Jul 24 Cap Ferret wildfire: Get out in 30 minutes, Brits told as 'monster' blaze rages in French holiday hotspot ‘It was like every good film that we've ever seen of what the end of the day is like,’ says Gloucester headmaster David Morton
International Business Times UK · Jul 24 UK Pulls Diplomats From Iran as Foreign Office Issues Urgent Warning To British Nationals The UK has temporarily withdrawn its diplomatic staff from Iran due to security concerns, advising against all travel and warning British nationals of potential risks and travel disruptions.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 23 Better Together chief promoted and Ian Murray demoted in UK Government shake-up FORMER Better Together chief Blair McDougall has been given a promotion and a new ministerial role in the UK Government, while former Scottish…
The Independent UK · Jul 21 In The Room | Andy Burnham is Prime Minister. Now what? After weeks of speculation, Andy Burnham finally unveiled his first cabinet late on Tuesday, with John Healey the surprise choice as chancellor, Ed Miliband moving to the Foreign Office and Shabana Mahmood remaining as home secretary.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Voices: ‘Same gang, different seats’: Readers unimpressed as Andy Burnham names new cabinet YOUR VIEWS: As Andy Burnham unveils his first cabinet, readers are debating whether familiar faces in new jobs amount to real change
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Andy Burnham’s cabinet changes open door to rethink on Brexit ANALYSIS: The appointment of Hamish Falconer to lead Brexit reset talks suggests Andy Burnham may end up reconsidering Keir Starmer’s red lines, political editor David Maddox writes