Family of UK aid volunteer reportedly killed in Ukraine ‘disappointed’ by Foreign Office Relatives of Annie Lewis Marffy in ‘red-tape limbo’ over recovery of her body and issuing of death certificate The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2025
Family of Briton reported killed in Ukraine ‘disappointed’ by official response Annie Lewis Marffy was taking aid supplies to Kramatorsk in the contested Donbas region. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025
British aid worker killed in Ukraine drone strike, according to NGO Annie Lewis Marffy had travelled from her home in Devon to Ukraine to deliver a vehicle and aid. Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025
Is it safe to travel to Spain and Portugal? Latest travel advice during European wildfires Temperatures in Spain could reach 44C this week The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
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 National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2025
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 · Aug 12, 2025
Is it safe to travel to France? Latest advice as wildfires devastate south of country Travellers are warned to be vigilant as temperatures exceed 30C The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
UK aid cuts will cause untold damage, wildlife charities warn – as they fear for future of key programmes IN FOCUS: Nick Ferris talks to groups around Britain and Africa about the cost-cutting that is already taking place, and the difficult few years ahead The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025
Is it safe to travel to California? Latest advice after tsunami warning for US west coast The first waves have started to hit the US west coast, as authorities urge people to take action and move away The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025
Is it safe to travel to Hawaii? Latest advice after tsunami hits Pacific Island Waves as high as 5.7ft have hit the coast of Hawaii, as airports shut down operations on some islands The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025
Is it safe to travel to Thailand and Cambodia? Foreign Office advice after border clashes The latest government advice for tourists travelling to Southeast Asia amid renewed fighting The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025
Taliban deny that British couple detained in Afghan prison are being mistreated UN rights experts have demanded the release of Peter and Barbie Reynolds, warning that the couple are at risk of irreparable harm or even death. Euronews · Jul 23, 2025
UK’s aid cuts ‘will hit children’s education and raise risk of death’ Cutting aid budget to 0.3% of national income will hurt many African countries, says FCDO impact assessment The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025
Funding for some aid organisations and countries to be cut, minister says The minister for development said the Government is ‘modernising’ its approach. Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025 After decades of division, can this European country finally find peace? Cyprus was divided in 1974 when Turkey invaded following a coup by Athens junta-backed supporters of uniting the island with Greece
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025 Is it safe to travel to New York after city hit by flash flooding? Heavy rainfall soaked the East Coast on Monday
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025 Palestinian family ask UK court to force officials to help them leave Gaza Foreign office has declined to assist family of six, who already have permission to join a relative in Britain
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 Foreign Office set to shrink by up to 25%, says top mandarin The department, which employs around 17,000 people, faces real-terms cuts in its budget over the coming years following last month’s spending review.
International Business Times UK · Jul 3, 2025 Crete Wildfires Update: Mass Evacuation Ordered In Tourist Town - Here's What Travelling Brits Should Know A major wildfire sparked on Wednesday and spread rapidly across Crete's southern coast due to gale-force winds. With over 1500 people already evacuated and wildfire risks remaining high today, here's what travelling Brits need to know.
Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025 Is it safe to travel to Crete amid 'dangerous' wildfires? Thousands of people have been evacuated from the tourist hotspot, but what’s the current UK advice for travelling to Greece?
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025 Is it safe to travel to Crete? Your holiday rights as wildfires rip through Greek island Firefighters continue to battle the blaze in its second day after authorities said it's hard to contain
Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025 Dunn family raise concerns Foreign Office will try to ‘hide’ final review report Harry’s mother Charlotte Charles, and other family members, met David Lammy on Wednesday afternoon.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025 US government role to be excluded in review into Harry Dunn’s death Commons review into handling of motorcyclist’s death will not scrutinise actions of US authorities
Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025 Harry Dunn review ‘will not scrutinise actions of US government’ The 19-year-old was killed when his motorbike crashed into a car driven by American national Anne Sacoolas outside RAF Croughton in 2019.
International Business Times UK · Jun 24, 2025 Is Qatar Airways Still Flying? What UK Travellers Need to Know After Sudden Airspace Shutdown Qatar Airways resumes flights after Qatar's sudden airspace closure on 23 June. Find out how UK travellers are affected and what steps to take next