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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 Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

UK may have to rely on US if Iran targets London, experts warn

After Iran target a US-UK airbase over 2,500 miles away, defence experts are concerned over the regime's offensive capabilities

Evening Standard

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Iran launches missiles in 'failed bid' to hit Diego Garcia in India’s backyard, Indian Ocean base key to US power projection

NEW DELHI: The cross-firing of missiles in the Gulf region between Iran and Israel-US reached India’s backyard when two ballistic missiles were launched by Tehran towards Diego Garcia, a strategically important joint US-UK base, in the Indian Ocean.

The Times of India

Iran’s long-range missiles can reach European cities, Israel warns

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned Iran’s missile strikes on Diego Garcia, while downplaying wider UK action.

Evening Standard

Yvette Cooper condemns ‘reckless’ Iranian strikes on Diego Garcia

The Conservatives urged the Prime Minister to explain why the public was not informed about the attack.

Evening Standard

‘Security of Cyprus fundamental to UK’: Keir Starmer says Cyprus bases won't be used for Iran attacks

Britain has assured Cyprus its military bases won't be used for offensive action in the Iran conflict, despite bolstering island defenses after a drone incident. Prime Minister Starmer conveyed this commitment, emphasizing Cyprus's security. This comes as the UK allows limited US defensive use of other bases, drawing warnings from…

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UK lets US use British bases to strike Iranian sites targeting Strait of Hormuz

Up until this point, the Government has allowed the US to use British bases only to hit missile sites targeting British interests in the region.

Evening Standard

Trump calls Nato ‘cowards’ over lack of action to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Mr Trump said the alliance was a ‘paper tiger’ without the US.

The Independent UK

How UK aid cuts are hitting Africa and the climate particularly hard

ANALYSIS: Long-standing bilateral aid programmes to developing countries that are not classified as ‘fragile’ or ‘conflict-affected’ are set to be severely cut, if not completely eliminated. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK

Cooper warns Tehran against targeting UK interests

Iran has said allowing the US to use UK bases is ‘participation in aggression’.

Evening Standard

Iran tells Cooper UK letting US use bases is ‘participation in aggression’

Abbas Araghchi criticised the ‘negative and biased approach of Britain’.

Evening Standard

Campaigners warn of ‘damage’ caused by the Government’s aid decisions

Yvette Cooper announced allocations under the official development assistance (ODA) regime on Thursday.

Evening Standard

UK climate aid cuts ‘short-sighted’ and leave ‘fossil fuel profits untouched’, campaigners say

‘Cutting this budget at a time of such intense global upheaval goes against the warnings from the government's own national security advisers and food experts’

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Evening Standard

BBC World Service to see funding increased by extra £33m

The World Service is provided in 43 languages across the world and has an average weekly audience of 313 million.

Evening Standard

Yvette Cooper insists the UK will remain a ‘major player’ on aid despite cuts

The Foreign Secretary said hard choices had been made on allocations across the world as the Government aims for ‘partnership not paternalism’.

The Independent UK

UK slashes aid to poorest nations in ‘moral catastrophe’ of 40% savings – and fails to protect HIV funding fully

Ministers fear backlash from MPs over cuts to spending – despite seeking to protect some funding to help women and girls around the world

The Guardian - UK

Some of the world’s poorest countries to lose UK aid due to 56% budget cut

UK’s bilateral aid to African countries, which funds areas such as schools and clinics, to be cut by almost £900m by 2028-29

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The Guardian - UK

Spending more on defence and less on aid does not mean walking away from our values and responsibilities – here’s why

As conflict escalates around the globe responding to security threats is a cost we must bear, but a Labour government will always find the means to stand up against disease and hunger, says the foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper

Evening Standard

Cooper to set out aid spending as Labour backbenchers call for rethink

The Foreign Secretary will outline how she intends to allocate a much reduced aid budget.

The Guardian - UK

BBC World Service to get extra £11m a year in deal ending funding uncertainty

Corporation welcomes three-year settlement as it continues to push for government to take on all of service’s costs

The Guardian - UK

In a dangerous world, Britain needs its diplomats more than ever – this is no time to axe them

Cut off from Europe by Brexit and cast adrift by Donald Trump, maintaining diplomatic expertise and connections is crucial, says author John Kampfner

Evening Standard

British expats fleeing Dubai for London scrambling to avoid tax bills of up to £5 million

Accountants are advising British citizens leaving the Gulf how to avoid ‘massive’ tax bills

The Guardian - UK

UK nationals fleeing Middle East reach 100,000 as evacuation efforts continue

Foreign secretary says one third of those who were in region have left as MPs press for support for those still stranded

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy says Europe is a ‘global force’ that can stand against any other power in address to MPs – as it happened

Keir Starmer previously reassured that the war in Iran would not distract the UK from supporting Ukraine

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