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‘Not enough in itself’: wary welcome in West Bank over recognition of Palestine

People in territory call for symbolism of imminent move by UK and others to be translated into practical measures

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2025

Israel approves Benjamin Netanyahu chief of staff as new ambassador to UK

Israel has approved Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief of staff, who was investigated by police for allegedly tampering with official documents, as the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2025

Palestinian foreign minister calls international recognition a ‘very clear message of hope’

Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin has said the UK’s potential decision to recognise Palestine as it’s own state sends a “very clear message of hope” to Palestinians.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

Lammy hints at U-turn to allow Palestinian scholars to bring children to UK

Group of students from Gaza with places at British universities are due to arrive in the UK within days

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2025

UK To Recognise Palestinian State Ahead Of UN Debate

Britain was set Sunday to recognise a Palestinian state with a landmark announcement due from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as several nations were poised to follow at UN talks to pressure Israel over the Gaza war.

International Business Times · Sep 21, 2025

Labour cosies up to US tech firms with little thought of downsides

Economic benefits of generative AI, which may take time to show, put ahead of impact of datacentres on energy and water

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2025

UK Government formally recognises state of Palestine

The UK Government has formally recognised the state of Palestine ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2025

Melania Trump Blocked Ivanka from Royal Trip as insiders say 'she runs the show'

Reports claim Melania Trump kept Ivanka and others from joining the UK state visit to avoid a Trump family takeover at Windsor Castle

The Fashion Central · Sep 21, 2025

Lammy: recognising Palestine will keep two-state Middle East peace hopes alive

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy acknowledged there would be little immediate change from the UK recognising a Palestinian state.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025

Watch: David Lammy says UK still reviewing recognition of Palestine as a state

The UK's Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, confirmed that the government is currently reviewing whether to recognise Palestine as a state. Lammy stated that an assessment is underway, and a decision on recognising a Palestinian state is expected within the next 48 hours. France, Australia, and Canada are also among…

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025