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Foreign Secretary James Cleverly pledges continuing support for Ukraine in Kyiv trip

The Foreign Secretary announced a package of practical support to help the war-torn nation as winter sets in

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: shelling forces Kherson hospitals to evacuate as UN warns millions plunged into hardship – as it happened

Governor of Kherson says attacks on hospitals means patients evacuated for their own safety

The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2022

British foreign minister unveils more winter aid on Kyiv trip

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly unveiled millions of pounds in additional support for Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv on Friday, as the country grapples with Russian air strikes on vital infrastructure with winter setting in.

Reuters · Nov 25, 2022

UK defends Qatar's 'real steps' to help gay World Cup fans despite growing fury

James Cleverly insisted Qatar 'know how seriously we take the issue' of LGBT rights during the World Cup - despite gay sex being punishable with seven years' jail. The Tory chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee blasted: 'Nothing has changed'

Daily Mirror · Nov 23, 2022

Fears World Cup will not deliver change in Qatar amid LGBTQ+ supporter concerns

Fans have reported having rainbow items confiscated by officials during the tournament in the Gulf state.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

Qatar has taken ‘real steps’ to protect gay fans attending World Cup, says Foreign Secretary James Cleverly

Officials have clamped down on public displays of support for LGBT rights at World Cup

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2022

Saudi execution spree continues as fears rise for Jordanian on death row

David Davis asks foreign secretary and Saudi ambassador to intervene in reprieve for Hussein Abo al-Kheir

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022

Further £800m cut in UK overseas aid spending ‘snuck out’ by ministers

Reduction comes days after Jeremy Hunt pledged to remain world leader ‘in tackling global poverty’

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

UK foreign minister says he talked to Qatar about being 'welcoming' World Cup host

British foreign minister James Cleverly on Tuesday said he raised the issues about being a welcoming World Cup host with Qatar during a visit for the start of the tournament, amid reports that fans wearing rainbow clothing had faced problems.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

Cleverly: We Will Continue to Take Action to Prevent Iran’s Destabilizing Activity in the Region

British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs James Cleverly stressed that London will continue to work with its allies to “take the necessary measures to prevent Iran’s destabilizing activities in the region.” “We will continue to take action both to prevent that destabilizing activity in the region…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 22, 2022