The Latest Breaking News from Peter Ricketts

Ministers must be honest about Russian threat to UK, says former Foreign Office head

Peter Ricketts calls for more resilience in protecting banking, energy and water systems from cyber-assaults

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17

Ex-national security adviser issues warning amid fraying US-Ukraine relationship

Lord Peter Ricketts said ministers must do more to warn the public about the Russian threat.

Evening Standard · Oct 17

Former security chief warns UK public of deadly Russian threat amid strained US-Ukraine relationship

Lord Peter Ricketts said ministers must do more to warn the public about the Russian threat.

The Independent UK · Oct 17

Secrecy surrounds Bayeux Tapestry's imminent Channel crossing

Under cover of darkness and heavy police guard, the Bayeux Tapestry – a 68-metre embroidered chronicle of the Norman conquest of England, stitched in wool not long after the events it depicts – is set to cross the Channel within days, the official overseeing its move to London has revealed.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 9

Bayeux Tapestry to make secret overnight journey to London for landmark exhibition

The 11th century Bayeux Tapestry will arrive in London in the coming days in a discreet overnight operation under police protection ahead of its first-ever exhibition in Britain, the UK envoy overseeing the transfer said. The 68-metre-long masterpiece, which depicts the 1066 Norman conquest of England, will go on display…

France 24 · Jul 8

I was right about ‘increasingly unpredictable and dangerous’ Trump, Zack Polanski says

Green Party leader says PM now ‘saying the exact same things’ as him despite criticising his position ‘a few months ago’

The Independent UK · Apr 9

British planes ‘in the sky’ in Middle East to defend allies after US strikes on Iran

Keir Starmer has demanded that the Iranian regime ends retaliatory strikes on neighbours in the Middle East in response to a pre-emptive attack by the US and Israel

The Independent UK · Feb 28

Vetting process for Mandelson needed more awkward questions, expert says

System used for civil servants not thorough enough for those with ‘baggage’ of years in politics or business, Peter Ricketts says

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12

Post-Brexit youth mobility scheme with EU on the table – but under different name

Exclusive: There is growing optimism that a fresh proposal for youth mobility across the UK and EU will be accepted by the government

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2025

Jonathan Powell: the veteran negotiator being lauded over US-Ukraine detente

UK national security adviser may prefer to work behind the scenes but he found himself in the limelight this week

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2025