Iran could face further sanctions if Strait of Hormuz remains closed – Cooper Yvette Cooper accused the country of trying to ‘hold the global economy hostage’. Evening Standard · Apr 2
UK leading coalition of countries in bid to reopen Strait of Hormuz IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 2
Stocks swing in choppy trade amid war uncertainty Stocks initially nursed hefty falls after US President Donald Trump threatened further heavy strikes on Iran. Evening Standard · Apr 2
Cooper: Iran to face ‘every diplomatic, economic measure’ over Strait of Hormuz The Foreign Secretary condemned Tehran for ‘seeking to hijack the global economy’ with its attacks on oil shipping. Evening Standard · Apr 2
Cooper refuses to say if US is still an ally as she vows to do everything possible to reopen Strait of Hormuz The chancellor Rachel Reeves has expressed her anger at Donald Trump over the Iran war The Independent UK · Apr 2
Over 40 countries launch coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz The multinational coalition will pursue "the collective mobilisation of our full range of diplomatic and economic tools" to enable a "safe and sustained opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, said the British foreign secretary. Euronews · Apr 2
Coalition of countries discuss ‘every possible measure’ to pressure Iran into reopening strait of Hormuz Yvette Cooper hosts virtual summit of more than 40 countries to consider coordinated action in face of closure of vital shipping lane The Guardian - UK · Apr 2
The Latest: Oil prices surge, stocks fall with Trump offering no clear end to war U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. will keep hitting Iran very hard in the next two or three weeks even though he says all of his administration's military objectives have been met or exceeded The Independent UK · Apr 2
UK and allies discuss sanctions on 'reckless' Iranians if Strait of Hormuz remains closed Britain is seeking to lead a diplomatic initiative to restore access to the vital oil shipping lane being throttled by Iran in retaliation to US-Israeli attacks Evening Standard · Apr 2
Cooper condemns Iranian ‘recklessness’ in talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz Britain is seeking to lead a diplomatic initiative, including countries such as France, Germany and some Gulf nations, to restore access to the route. The Independent UK · Apr 2
‘Build up some delayed courage’ and grab Strait of Hormuz, Trump tells nations The critical supply route will ‘just open up naturally’, once the conflict is over claimed the US president in an address to the nation. Evening Standard · Apr 2
Yvette Cooper to host talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz The diplomatic initiative is understood to include 35 countries such as France, Germany and some Gulf nations. Evening Standard · Apr 1
Iran war will affect future of UK but we are well-placed to weather storm – PM Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will host a meeting of international leaders to assess options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Evening Standard · Apr 1
Green Party candidate in London elections shared conspiracy theory over Golders Green arson attack A Green Party candidate standing in Havering at the local elections on May 7 suggested the attack on Jewish ambulances could have been carried out by Jewish people Evening Standard · Mar 30
Euronews · Mar 27 G7 agrees to secure Strait of Hormuz but only after war in Iran ends Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven made the mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz conditional on the cessation of hostilities in the Middle East.
Evening Standard · Mar 27 Stricken Thai tanker runs aground as Britain warns Iran to stop 'holding global economy hostage' over Strait of Hormuz The UK is working with allies on a plan to keep open the key strait once Donald Trump’s war de-escalates
Euronews · Mar 27 IRGC warning fuels fears of Iran war escalating further despite 'ongoing' talks Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned civilians in the Middle East on Friday to avoid US bases as Hormuz remains blocked, tensions with Washington soar and strikes across Iran continue.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27 Social media has led to a ‘complete rewiring of childhood’, says minister – UK politics live The government has published new guidance for parents that says under-fives should be limited to one hour of screen time a day
Evening Standard · Mar 27 Iran holding world’s economy ‘hostage’ with Strait of Hormuz closure – Cooper Donald Trump insisted talks with Iran are ‘going very well’ despite little information being known about the negotiations.
Evening Standard · Mar 26 John Healey refuses to say if Iran has capability to strike UK Iran has targeted the military base used by the UK and US on Diego Garcia island in the Indian Ocean with missiles.
Evening Standard · Mar 25 What issues will new BBC director-general Matt Brittin have to deal with? He joins the BBC at a tumultuous time as it faces a lawsuit from Donald Trump over the editing of a documentary.
The Independent UK · Mar 24 UK ‘strongly disagrees’ with US approach over health aid, says Yvette Cooper Giving evidence to parliament’s International Development Committee, the foreign secretary said that the UK would continue to prioritise those areas that the US has said it will no longer fund under Donald Trump
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Iran UK ambassador summoned by Foreign Office over ‘reckless and destabilising actions’ The diplomat was summoned on the instruction of Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and was met by Middle East minister Hamish Falconer
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23 Is Iran really able to strike London, and is the UK prepared for an attack? After Tehran targeted the UK-US base on Diego Garcia, Israel’s military said European capitals were also at risk
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Politics latest: Starmer warns there may not be ‘quick and early end’ to US-Iran war ahead of Cobra meeting Prime minister warned his team not to fall into ‘false comfort’ of thinking as Middle East conflict could be lengthy