Britons to use e-gates in Switzerland as Starmer seals £5.2bn trade deal Roaming charges also scrapped and trading terms continue for medicines, cars, art, jewellery and other goods The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
Lindsey Graham death dominates Iranian newspapers' front pages with ‘being sent to hell’ remark and ‘get ready for sudden death’ warning for Trump, Netanyahu and others Lindsey Graham death cause: Iranian newspapers prominently featured Senator Lindsey Graham's death, issuing warnings to US and Israeli leaders. One publication showed President Donald Trump kneeling beside Graham's portrait with a dire headline. Another newspaper labeled Graham the "Merchant of Death" for his anti-Iran policies. This coverage coincided with a… The Economic Times · Jul 13
Campaigner ‘over the moon’ as Hillsborough Law set to clear Commons Downing Street said the legislation was ready to return to Parliament after addressing concerns about its impact on spies. Evening Standard · Jul 13
Olly Robbins launches legal challenge to dismissal as Foreign Office chief by Keir Starmer Ex-FCDO top civil servant says he was given ‘irrational’ reasons for firing amid Peter Mandelson vetting scandal The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
Government bans Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Two other groups will face a similar designation. Evening Standard · Jul 13
UK proscribes Iran’s IRGC as national security threat Keir Starmer has ordered that Iran's IRGC is proscribed over 'threats to life and intimidation on UK soil' The Independent UK · Jul 13
Olly Robbins takes legal action after he was fired due to Mandelson scandal IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 13
Foreign Office boss sacked by Starmer submits legal challenge Sir Olly Robbins, who was removed as top civil servant at the Foreign Office, claims that Sir Keir Starmer has no statutory authority to dismiss him. Evening Standard · Jul 13
Olly Robbins launches legal fight against sacking as top Foreign Office mandarin The FDA Union, representing Sir Olly, said Sir Keir Starmer should ‘admit that sacking Olly was a mistake’ Evening Standard · Jul 13
Andy Burnham has body of work that speaks volumes about how he gets football Andy Burnham, the prime-minister-in-waiting, has been a key figure in overhauls behind the scenes of the game, as well as helping to create the Hillsborough Independent Panel The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
Andy Burnham urged to scrap 'reckless' migration plans which 'imitate Nigel Farage' Andy Burnham has been urged to scrap Labour's 'reckless' migration plans, with the SNP warning they are an imitation of 'Nigel… The National (Scotland) · Jul 13
UK to spend €293.5m over three years to protect Jewish communities Funds will be used to create more police patrols outside synagogues and Jewish schools following a spate of hate attacks amid growing antisemitism. Euronews · Jul 13
Monday briefing: You ask the questions – is Britain ungovernable? In today’s newsletter: Andy Beckett takes your questions – and mine – about where UK politics is at and where it’s headed, from leadership churn and policy choices to electoral reform and more The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
Campaigner ‘over the moon’ as Hillsborough Law returns to Commons Both Sir Keir Starmer and his likely successor, Andy Burnham have expressed support for the law change. Evening Standard · Jul 13
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Hillsborough Law set to be approved as campaigner expresses delight after decades of fighting for justice The proposed Hillsborough Law is expected to clear the House of Commons this week
The Economic Times · Jul 13 UK plans to spend £250 million over three years to protect Jewish communities Britain will allocate over £250 million for Jewish community security over three years. This funding will deploy over 500 additional police officers across England and Wales. Increased patrols will enhance security in Jewish neighborhoods and around community sites. The package includes significant funding for London and Greater Manchester police forces.…
Evening Standard · Jul 12 Keir Starmer enters final week as PM with diplomatic blitz in Paris The Prime Minister will join allies of Ukraine for a meeting of the ‘coalition of the willing’.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12 Home Office to spend £250m on protecting Jewish communities in England and Wales Three-year plan will deliver an extra 500 officers to patrol Jewish neighbourhoods after series of antisemitic incidents
The Independent UK · Jul 12 Police officers to patrol schools and synagogues in Jewish communities to curb antisemitic attacks The announcement follows an increase in antisemitic hate crimes around the UK
The Independent UK · Jul 12 Cancer drug fiasco shows why Burnham must focus on Britain in Europe THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: An intolerable situation that should be a high priority for the UK-EU reset talks when Burnham becomes PM
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12 Starmer is expected to use last week in power to push through Hillsborough law Stalled legislation aims to prevent cover-ups and help families seek justice after major disasters
Evening Standard · Jul 12 Hillsborough Law to return to Commons this week after fears about summer delay Both Sir Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham have expressed support for the law change, but it has been delayed amid concerns from the security services.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12 UK must cap political donations to stop the rich buying influence If Keir Starmer won’t act then his successor should – by restricting the power of a small group of mega-donors
Evening Standard · Jul 12 ‘Perfectly reasonable’ for Burnham to plot Downing Street pathway, Reeves says The Chancellor however warned Mr Burnham he must remain ‘laser focused’ on what he wants to achieve in power.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 12 Celtic Alliance parties demand Andy Burnham bins Labour's 'muscular Unionism' DURING his last spell in Government, Andy Burnham spoke on a number of occasions about the need to work in partnership with the devolved governments