What does Brexit bogeyman’s return mean for UK foreign policy?
Olly Robbins left the civil service during the turmoil over the withdrawal agreement – but now he’s back. Sean O’Grady looks at what’s in store for the former Brexit negotiator – and his new boss, Dav ...
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UK and US sanction two Russian oil firms
The latest sanctions come after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer discussed the Ukraine conflict with French President Emmanuel Macron over dinner.
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Shock rise in UK aid budget eases fears of fresh cuts
FCDO receives a sudden £540 million top-up, averting the embarrassment of a 17-year low in spending on overseas programs.
Foreign Office updates travel guidance due to terrorism risk
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
UK Foreign Office terrorism risk update as travel advice changes
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
LA fires: Is it safe to travel to California and is LAX closed?
The Kenneth Fire began around 3.30pm and has now burned 960 acres near the Los Angeles-Ventura County line, according to Cal ...
People smugglers to have finances targeted with sanctions
New sanctions targeting the finances of people smuggling networks will make it harder for gangs to profit from the deadly ...
Lammy declares ‘Trump is right’ as he warns post Cold War peace is over
The foreign secretary has used his first major speech of 2025 to go after the Putin’s aggression in tearing up the world ...
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UK must use ‘sharpest diplomatic weapons’ for control of borders, says Lammy
Plans for sanctions on the finances of people-smuggling networks will ‘prevent, combat, deter and disrupt irregular migration’, Mr Lammy said.
Brexiteer meltdown as Starmer makes May’s chief EU negotiator Foreign Office chief mandarin
Sir Oliver Robbins’ appointment is being seen as a signal of intent for Starmer’s plans to reset relations with the EU ...
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5 years after UK aid merger, 60% of development adviser jobs are empty
FCDO admits it is still failing to replace expertise lost when DFID was axed in 2020 — with 60% of adviser roles left vacant ...
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Activists call for credible elections, women participation in politics
The communiqué signed by IPAC National Chairman and Secretary, Alh. Yusuf M Dantalle, and Maxwell Mgbudem, respectively, read in part: “The draft constitution strengthens gender and social inclusion, ...