The Latest Breaking News from Hamish Falconer

Starmer to update on Middle East war as Defence Secretary travels to Cyprus

Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region.

Evening Standard · Mar 5

UK says it is not at war after Iranian drone strikes RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus

Akrotiri is the UK's main air base for operations in the Middle East and in recent years has been used for missions against the so-called IS group in Syria and Iraq and to strike Houthi targets in Yemen.

Euronews · Mar 2

Spring statement live: Reeves insists her economic plan is ‘right’ despite growth forecast for 2026 being slashed

The chancellor delivered her spring statement to the House of Commons amid surging oil prices as Trump’s war with Iran rages on

The Independent UK · Mar 2

Officials deny pause in Diego Garcia legislation despite Trump criticism

Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer ‘misspoke’ when he said the legislation had been paused, sources indicated.

Evening Standard · Feb 25

UK wants to see ‘full reopening’ of Rafah crossing, minister says

Hamish Falconer called for the passage of both people and materials after Israel announced a limited reopening of the crossing.

Evening Standard · Jan 26

'Agony' of Iranians in London over fate of their families in Tehran regime's crackdown on protests

Iranians in the capital are desperate for news of their loved-ones, Cities of London and Westminster MP Rachel Blake told Parliament

Evening Standard · Jan 20

Minister declines to say reported US-Russia peace plan ‘unacceptable’

Hamish Falconer said he would not be drawn on media reports which suggest the new framework would require Ukraine to give up territory.

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025

US suggests UN Security Council authorize Gaza stabilization force for 2 years

The United States has produced a draft text for the U.N. Security Council that would provide a mandate for an international stabilization force in Gaza for at least two years

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Tony Blair ‘has a contribution to make’ to Trump’s Gaza peace deal, UK’s Middle East minister says

Exclusive: Hamish Falconer has spoken to The Independent on Gaza and why cutting international aid has not made the migrant crisis worse

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

No 10 denies that fears Beijing could pull cash caused China spy case collapse

Downing Street said it is ‘entirely false’ to suggest such concerns influenced the collapse of the espionage case.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025