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Starmer facing fresh Labour backlash over international aid cuts

Aid allocations set to be announced more than a year after the prime minister said the budget would be reduced from 0.5% of GDP to 0.3% by 2027

The Independent UK

‘Leave immediately’: UK puts 14 countries on ‘do not travel’ list amid Middle East tensions

Amid escalating instability in the Middle East, the UK government has issued its strongest travel warning, placing 14 countries on its “do not travel” list, urging British nationals to leave immediately if they are currently in these regions.

The Times of India

Pay three times more to avoid the UAE? I’ll take my chances in Abu Dhabi duty-free

TRAVEL INSIDER: In his latest newsletter, Simon Calder shares his journey from Yogyakarta to London amid Gulf tensions, reflecting on disrupted stopovers, costly detours, and the wider ways the conflict is reshaping global travel

The Independent UK

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BBC World Service being supplanted by Russia and China because of funding cuts and poor management, warn MPs

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a scathing report into the state of the World Service is losing out to propaganda outlets

The Independent UK

UK government axes flagship global health project

Programme which supports schemes in six African countries was previously hailed as vital protection for Britain against future pandemics

The Guardian - UK

Starmer overruled warning of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson appointment, files show

Newly released documents also show Peter Mandelson was offered highly classified briefings before formal vetting was complete

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson was offered highly classified briefing before vetting completed

Newly released documents suggest Foreign Office may have begun to brief new US ambassador while higher-level checks ongoing

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Foreign Office no-go warning for Dubai airport leaves British travellers ‘stranded in paradise’

Exclusive: ‘It feels like Hotel California – you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave,’ said passenger Jeff Spencer

The Independent UK

Cyprus tourism: What you need to know about visiting during the Iran conflict

While European flights to and from the island nation are operating as normal, tourists are cancelling trips amid concerns about regional escalation.

Euronews

Dubai: British trainer Antonia Bettridge, 25, faces life in prison, ‘devastated’ mum speaks out

British personal trainer Antonia Bettridge, 25, from St Helens, faces possible life imprisonment in Dubai after being detained on suspicion of possessing narcotics with intent to distribute. Her family, speaking through Detained in Dubai, says they are desperate for clarity while UK officials confirm they are providing consular support.

The Times of India

Foreign Office and British Chambers of Commerce brief firms impacted by conflict

More than 600 business have already been briefed on the situation in the Middle East by the Diplomatic Advisory Hub.

Evening Standard

Visa Suspension Shock and UK Travel Warnings Spark Fear Amid Iran, Middle East Conflicts

The UK has imposed a sudden visa suspension on Sudan, Myanmar, Cameroon, and Afghanistan, affecting students, businesses, and families.

International Business Times UK

UK will charter flights from Oman to evacuate Britons from region amid Iran strikes

Government working to transport stranded nationals in coming days, prioritising most vulnerable

The Guardian - UK

Foreign Office advice on whether it is safe to travel to Turkey

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Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Latest Foreign Office advice amid US-Iran ceasefire

Turkish Airlines has cancelled flights across the Middle East, but flights to and from the UK continue to operate

International Business Times UK

US Embassy Riyadh Hit by Iranian Drones: Fire Erupts as Americans Ordered to Shelter in Place Across Saudi Arabia

Iranian drones attack US Embassy in Riyadh, marking the first strike on US diplomacy in Saudi Arabia since 2004. Discover the implications for Gulf security and the response from US and UK officials.

Evening Standard

Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Latest travel advice to the Middle East

The UK Foreign Office is advising against travel to 20 countries in the Middle East region as conflict continues to escalate

The Guardian - UK

What to do if your flight is cancelled due to the US-Israel war on Iran

Whether you are stranded or about to travel, here is a guide to your rights, from flight and holiday refunds to UK261 compensation

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The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Cyprus? Latest travel advice for holidaymakers amid Middle East conflict

Travellers have been told ‘regional escalation poses significant security risks’ on the island

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Jordan? The UK government’s updated advice as strikes continue in the Middle East

The FCDO advises that “regional escalation poses significant security risks and has led to travel disruption”

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Bahrain? Foreign Office advice as the international airport remains closed

The UK government advises against all but essential travel to Bahrain

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Latest UAE travel advice as Middle East ceasefire deal reached

The Foreign Office has warned against all but essential travel to the UAE

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Egypt? Latest travel advice amid Iran-US war

Should you still go on holiday in Egypt during the escalating Middle East conflict?

Evening Standard

Almost half of Heathrow-Middle East flights cancelled

Twenty-four of the 56 flights that were scheduled to depart from the London airport on Sunday for the region have been axed.

Evening Standard

Situation in Middle East ‘deeply concerning’, says Angus Robertson

He said anyone concerned for family members, or anyone in affected areas, can seek consular support.

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