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Iran UK ambassador summoned by Foreign Office over ‘reckless and destabilising actions’

The diplomat was summoned on the instruction of Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and was met by Middle East minister Hamish Falconer

The Independent UK

British expats risk drones in Dubai rather than big tax bills in London as HMRC urged to clarify rules

Accountants say there is a lack of clarity over how the UK tax authorities will treat people affected by the escalating Iran war

Evening Standard

Middle East flights crisis: 11 answers travellers need as Iran war continues to bring travel chaos

What are the implications of flying to or through the Gulf?

The Independent UK

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Sri Lanka props up tourist industry with fuel arrangements as visitor numbers drop

Tourist numbers in Sri Lanka have halved this week as Middle East conflict continues

The Independent UK

In a dangerous world, Britain needs its diplomats more than ever – this is no time to axe them

Cut off from Europe by Brexit and cast adrift by Donald Trump, maintaining diplomatic expertise and connections is crucial, says author John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK

British expats fleeing Dubai for London scrambling to avoid tax bills of up to £5 million

Accountants are advising British citizens leaving the Gulf how to avoid ‘massive’ tax bills

Evening Standard

Yesterday Dubai – tomorrow, who knows? How Iran conflict could change UK travel plans once and for all

Dubai, seen for decades as a safe and serene haven, now finds itself on the Foreign Office no-go – along with Abu Dhabi, just down the road in the UAE, and Doha in Qatar. So what does this mean for the future of tourism in the Gulf? Simon Calder finds…

The Independent UK

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Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper: ‘Making decisions based on what the US do or say doesn’t feel like sensible foreign policy’

Firing Peter Mandelson, convening with Marco Rubio – then handling the fallout of conflict in the Middle East… it’s been a busy time for the secretary of state, and our writer has had a ringside seat

The Guardian - UK

Can we rely on our airline to get us back safely to the UK?

TRAVEL QUESTIONS: Simon Calder answers your questions on travelling home from Cambodia, cancelled flights from Sri Lanka, choosing between refunds and rebookings, and the ETA rules for dual citizens

The Independent UK

British holidaymakers face arrest, police cell and court if caught smoking in public on Caribbean islands

Police chiefs in Antigua and Barbuda are warning they would take a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to smoking in public

Evening Standard

Pay three times more to avoid the UAE? I’ll take my chances in Abu Dhabi duty-free

TRAVEL INSIDER: In his latest newsletter, Simon Calder shares his journey from Yogyakarta to London amid Gulf tensions, reflecting on disrupted stopovers, costly detours, and the wider ways the conflict is reshaping global travel

The Independent UK

MPs fear loss of BBC World Service influence amid ‘hostile’ propaganda push

Committee calls for action on funding and protection for journalists as fears grow that viewer trust is being lost to Russia and China.

The Independent UK

Terrorists threatening to target Britons in Gulf, warns Foreign Office as Trump's war against Iran rages on

UK citizens in Iran conflict zone being urged to be ‘aware of your surroundings at all times’

Evening Standard

Starmer overruled warning of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson appointment, files show

Newly released documents also show Peter Mandelson was offered highly classified briefings before formal vetting was complete

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Mandelson documents raise questions about Starmer’s decision-making

PM knew of US ambassador’s ‘close relationship’ with Jeffrey Epstein and potential conflicts of interest from his lobbying role

The Guardian - UK

What the Mandelson documents reveal – and what we still don’t know

What have we learned from release of files relating to former peer’s appointment – and sacking – as UK ambassador to Washington?

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson was offered highly classified briefing before vetting completed

Newly released documents suggest Foreign Office may have begun to brief new US ambassador while higher-level checks ongoing

The Independent UK

Second charter flight taking Brits home from Dubai departs for UK

A second charter flight, organised by the Foreign Office, has departed Dubai, bringing British nationals back to the UK. The aircraft was arranged to provide a swift and secure passage for individuals unable to secure seats on regular commercial services, with a particular focus on vulnerable passengers. Passengers were required…

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The Independent UK

Foreign Office no-go warning for Dubai airport leaves British travellers ‘stranded in paradise’

Exclusive: ‘It feels like Hotel California – you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave,’ said passenger Jeff Spencer

The Independent UK

British couple held in Tehran prison caught in US-Iran war crossfire as bombs shatter windows

British citizens Lindsay and Craig Foreman have been held in prisons in Iran for more than a year, living through two wars

Evening Standard

Dubai drone attack kills driver and sets luxury skyscrapers ablaze

Night-time strike leaves one man dead and sparks fires in two high-rise towers as Iran continues launching drones and missiles across the Gulf

The Guardian - UK

British family stranded in Middle East after Foreign Office errors

Nusaybah Sattar and five relatives were kept off evacuation flight despite holding tickets and UK passports

Evening Standard

'We were on edge for days': Couple who sheltered in underground Dubai car park among Brits to return home on first charter flight

Passengers on the first Government charter flight helping people escape the Middle East conflict have spoken of their relief on being back in the UK

Evening Standard

British couple sheltered in car park under hotel before catching flight home

The first Government chartered plane touched down at London Stansted just before 1am on Friday, carrying mostly families with young children.

Evening Standard

Iran war enters seventh day as first Government flight brings Britons home

More than 140,000 Britons have registered their presence in the Middle East with the Foreign Office and 4,000 have returned home so far.

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