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UK has failed to act to free Alaa Abd el-Fattah from jail in Egypt, family says

Rishi Sunak told activist’s sister in 2022 that government was ‘totally committed’ to resolving the case

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2023

UK To Deploy Naval Ship To Guyana Amid Border Dispute With Venezuela

"HMS Trent will visit regional ally and Commonwealth partner Guyana later this month as part of a series of engagements in the region during her Atlantic patrol task deployment," a spokesperson of UK's Ministry of Defense said.

Latin Times · Dec 25, 2023

Royal Navy warship to be sent to Guyana as tensions with Venezuela escalate

BRITAIN is to send a Royal Navy warship to Guyana amid escalating tensions between the Commonwealth country and its neighbour Venezuela.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023

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Royal Navy warship sent to Guyana as tensions rise

Guyana is in a bitter dispute with Venezuela over a vast border region rich in oil and minerals.

Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2023

Essequibo Dispute: UK Minister Backs Guyana Amid Venezuela's Territorial Claims

The minister noted the United Kingdom will continue to work with partners in the region alongside international bodies in order to ensure that the "territorial integrity of Guyana is upheld."

Latin Times · Dec 18, 2023

Minister dubs Falklands ‘an important part of the British family’ ahead of visit

David Rutley is arriving in Stanley later on Thursday, the Foreign Office said.

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023

British minister flies to the Falklands after Argentina’s president-elect Javier Milei vows to 'get them back'

Foreign Office minister David Rutley stressed the UK strongly backs the islanders’ rights to self-determination as an 'important part of the British family'

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023

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Diplomats in London owe £150m in congestion charges

Sexual assault and drunk-driving offences were allegedly committed by diplomats or those entitled to diplomatic immunity between 2019-2022

Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2023

Diplomats owe £150m in congestion charges

Sexual assault and drunk-driving offences were allegedly committed by diplomats or those entitled to diplomatic immunity between 2019-2022.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

UK: Critical for Libya’s rival factions to work together after deadly floods

Foreign Office minister David Rutley highlighted reports suggesting the death toll could reach 20,000.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

Conservative MP’s Remarks Draw Controversy Over Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

UK MP Accuses Israel of Killing Palestinian Children in Military Operations

Zenger · Jul 20, 2023

Tory ministers dismiss concerns over UK 'diktat seeking to undermine Scotland'

A TORY minister has written to an SNP MP to address “concerns” around the UK Government issuing a set of instructions to overseas officials…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2023

Overseas territories should have representation in Parliament, ministers told

The 14 British Overseas Territories (BOTs) are self-governing, but the UK is responsible for defence and foreign policy.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

Saudi Arabia execute dad-of-eight after torturing him into false confession

Hussein Abu al-Khair, 57, was a driver for a wealthy Saudi and was arrested by authorities in 2014 for allegedly carrying amphetamine pills across the border from Jordan

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

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The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Belarusian companies bypassing sanctions by importing through Russia, MP warns

Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh said a Belarusian manufacturer was still trading in the UK by importing goods from Russia.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

UK must pay reparation to Caribbean countries for ‘hideous’ slavery, say MPs

Labour MP Clive Lewis likened the UK’s relationship with its former Caribbean colonies to an abusive one.

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2023

UK says Falklands are British as Argentina seeks new talks

Britain has reasserted its sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after Argentina pulled out of a cooperation agreement and demanded new talks over the South Atlantic territory that sparked war between the two countries in 1982

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

Cleverly insists ‘Falklands are British’ as Argentina ends co-operation deal

The Foreign Secretary was told about the Argentine move by his counterpart Santiago Cafiero.

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The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

BBC governance explained as India accuses broadcaster of ‘election season’ interference

‘We stand up for the BBC. We fund the BBC,’ says UK government minister, while adding that it has ‘editorial freedom’

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

UK government finally defends BBC one week after India raids as MPs condemn press ‘intimidation’

It comes as India’s foreign minister accused the British broadcaster of engaging in ‘politics by another means’

Newslaundry · Feb 22, 2023

‘We stand up for the BBC’: UK govt when asked about IT surveys in India

“We stand up for the BBC. We fund the BBC. We think the BBC World Service is vital. We want the BBC to have that editorial freedom.”

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Search of BBC offices in India ‘deliberate act of intimidation’, Commons hears

Tax authorities in India spent three days searching the BBC’s New Delhi and Mumbai offices last week.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023

Labour condemns ‘catalogue of waste’ on government ‘credit cards’

Analysis of civil service spending includes Rishi Sunak’s Treasury department spending £3,000 on Tate photographs

Daily Mirror · Jan 7, 2023

British officials blew £7k hiring celebrity lookalikes for Queen's birthday bash

The British Embassy bash in Sweden – which took place as the cost of living crisis gripped the UK – featured ‘stars’ such as David Bowie and Baby Spice

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022

UK condemns ‘abhorrent’ torture of death row inmate in Saudi Arabia

Foreign Office minister says case of Hussein Abo al-Kheir raised ‘at highest level’ and demands end to executions

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