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The Latest Breaking News from the Foreign Office

Starmer ‘defended Mandelson after No 10 had received Epstein emails’

PM understood not to have seen messages from former ambassador to sex offender when speaking in Commons

The Guardian - UK

Downing Street officials aware of Mandelson emails to Epstein before Starmer defended him

Labour MP condemns ‘embarrassing’ shambles as prime minister and his team continue to face questions over what they knew and when – and why Mandelson was appointed as US ambassador in the first place

The Independent UK

Officials were aware of Mandelson emails to Epstein before Starmer defended him

The Prime Minister is understood not to have been aware of the contents of the emails until Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard

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Yvette Cooper announces new sanctions on Russia as she visits Kyiv

The Foreign Secretary is in the Ukrainian capital for her first overseas visit in her new role.

Evening Standard

Yvette Cooper ‘frustrated’ by Home Office move amid Starmer reshuffle, Ed Balls reveals

Balls criticised Sir Keir’s reshuffle for making the government appear ‘chaotic’

The Independent UK

Yvette Cooper found move from Home Office frustrating, Ed Balls says

It comes on the eve of her first visit to Ukraine as Foreign Secretary.

Evening Standard

UK aid for nature hit almost record £800 million last year, analysis shows

An analysis of Government figures shows the UK is on track to achieve its five-year pledge to provide £3 billion in nature-related funds by 2026.

Evening Standard

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Epstein’s shadow hangs over special relationship before Trump state visit

Jeffrey Epstein’s toxic legacy has touched the US and UK governments and the royal family.

The Independent UK

Foreign Office 'blocked' MPs from questioning Peter Mandelson in Parliament

THE Foreign Office “stopped” an influential group of MPs from questioning Peter Mandelson despite longstanding concerns about his appointment as…

The National (Scotland)

Who is in and who is out? Keir Starmer reshuffles junior ministers

The prime minister moved Yvette Cooper from the Home Office to the Foreign Office in a major shake-up of his top team

The Independent UK

Cabinet reshuffle live: Starmer overhauls Home Office and ousts Rachel Reeves’s sister

Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled key ministerial posts, including sweeping changes in the Home Office

The Independent UK

Dissenting civil servants are silenced, says UK diplomat who quit over Gaza

Mark Smith resigned last August over the UK’s failure to stop selling arms to Israel.

Al Jazeera

UK provides emergency aid to Afghanistan earthquake victims

Victims of the quake, which killed more than 800 people and injured thousands, will receive immediate humanitarian support, the Foreign Office said.

The Independent UK

UK sends aid to Afghanistan after earthquake kills more than 800 people

The £1 million in emergency funding will include mobile health teams, medical kits and shelters, the Foreign Office said

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

David Lammy among 21 foreign ministers to condemn plan for illegal West Bank settlement

Israeli ambassador to UK summoned as joint statement says move will fuel further violence and break international law

The National (Scotland)

Foreign Office summons Israeli ambassador over illegal settlement plans

The Foreign Office has summoned the Israeli ambassador Tzipi Hotovely over Israel's approval of a major illegal settlement plan in the West Bank ...

The National (Scotland)

'Cover up': Labour refuse to release files on secret meeting with Israeli minister

THE UK Government is accused of trying to “cover up complicity in genocide” after refusing to publish documents linked to a secret meeting with…

The Guardian - UK

Lammy refers himself to watchdog after fishing illegally with JD Vance

Foreign secretary reports ‘oversight’ to Environment Agency after failing to acquire necessary rod licence

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The National (Scotland)

David Lammy told plan to bring arms firm staff into Foreign Office 'may be illegal'

DAVID Lammy is facing possible legal action over a plan to invite Shell and BAE Systems staff to work inside the Foreign Office ...

The Guardian - UK

David Lammy faces possible legal action over Foreign Office secondments

Campaigners say placing staff from Shell and BAE Systems in ministries creates potential for improper influence

The Guardian - UK

Labour peer calls for removal of Clive of India statue from outside Foreign Office

Thangam Debbonaire says Indian visitors to the ministry should not have to walk past ‘historically inaccurate’ bronze

The Guardian - UK

UK Foreign Office fails to release 2024 assessment of risk of genocide in Gaza

Report said to have found no serious risk last June, and government refuses to say if new assessment made since

The Guardian - UK

Family of British couple held in Iran urge UK to raise case in talks with Tehran

Son of Lindsay Foreman, held with her husband since January, says British government is neglecting duty of care it owes its citizens

The Independent UK

Family of detained Briton in Dubai say Foreign Office is ‘treating them like dirt’

Ryan Cornelius has been in prison in Dubai since 2008 on charges the United Nations and the European parliament say are unjust

The National (Scotland)

David Lammy claims he's shrugged off 'impostor syndrome'

DAVID Lammy has revealed that someone in the UK thinks he is doing a good job as Foreign Secretary – him.

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