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Is it safe to travel to Israel?

Flights to Tel Aviv cancelled as dozens killed and hundreds injured in day of bloodshed

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

UK working to establish status of British citizens in Israel, PM says

The Prime Minister declared ‘terrorism will not prevail’ and pledged ‘steadfast support’ for his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023

Mapped: Where is the conflict happening in Israel and Gaza

Hundreds of Israeli and Palestinians killed as second day of battle wreaks destruction

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023

Cleverly pledges to help developing nations’ sustainable development

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is not attending the UN General Assembly this week.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023

Investments by UK development finance body have ‘harmed society and environment’

MPs have warned that British International Investment holds some ‘questionable investments’ including in fossil fuels.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

Britain’s international reputation damaged due to aid cuts and ‘rushed’ merger, says watchdog

It is nothing short of disastrous for those whose lives are supported by UK aid, charity says

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

Aid cuts and department merger have harmed UK’s reputation, says watchdog

The Government added to external pressures on the development programme with political turbulence, budget reductions and Brexit, a report said.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

British man fighting in Ukraine found dead in water with his hands bound

An inquest to understand the cause of his death will be held in February.

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

UK sanctions members of Russian cybercrime gang that targeted hospitals

The group is accused of infecting millions of computers worldwide with malware.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Foreign Office apologises to academic for failing to spot torture signs

Matthew Hedges was detained in Abu Dhabi between May and November 2018, after being accused of working for MI6.

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023