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Foreign Office scaling back support for UK Sikh activist held in India, Keir Starmer says

Sunak’s government has refused to echo assertion that Jagtar Singh Johal is being arbitrarily detained

The Guardian - UK

Family of British make-up artist who died in hit-and-run crash in Qatar demand evidence

Raffy Tsakanika, from Cambridge, died after the car she was travelling in as a passenger was struck from behind by a second vehicle near Doha in March 2019

Daily Mirror

Family of UK woman killed in hit-and-run in Qatar ask Foreign Office to step in

The second vehicle, which was travelling at “excess speed”, caused the first to lose control and overturn in the four-lane carriageway, and did not stop at the scene

Wales Online

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Family of woman who died in Qatar call for release of evidence

At a UK inquest last year, the coroner criticised the Qatari authorities for the lack of information provided to the inquest.

The Independent UK

Foreign Office issues warnings for UK tourists visiting France and Greece

The government department have updated travel advice concerning strikes, safety and Covid-19.

Daily Record

Some Ukrainian refugees returning home ‘because savings running out’

The Foreign Office said Ukrainians displaced by Russia’s invasion were starting to return to their homes despite the risks involved.

The Independent UK

Cyprus Foreign Office warning as British tourists 'vulnerable' in certain areas

The UK Foreign Office has reminded British nationals that certain parts of the island aren't recognised by UK authorities.

Daily Record

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Family of woman who died in Qatar says FCDO hoping case ‘just goes away’

Beautician Raffy Tsakanika, from Cambridge, was a passenger in a Toyota Landcruiser near Doha in the fatal incident in March 2019.

The Independent UK

British Council has failed to support Afghan staff after fall of Kabul, former director warns

Afshaneh, a teacher for the British Council for three years, said she ‘screamed with excitement’ when she was interviewed for the job: ‘Now when I think about it, I only feel regret’

The Independent UK

Governor of China’s Xinjiang cancels UK visit after British MPs call for his arrest

Erkin Tuniyaz was due to visit London as part of his EU trip

The Independent UK

Governor of China’s Xinjiang cancels controversial visit to UK

China is alleged to have forcibly sterilised women and put children in ‘concentration camps’ in the province.

The Independent UK

Iain Duncan Smith accuses Xinjiang governor of ‘murder’ at Uyghur protest

Demonstrators gathered in Westminster after reports Erkin Tuniyaz was to meet UK officials

The Guardian - UK

Sir Iain Duncan Smith joins protest by Uyghur activists at FCDO

The protesters stayed outside the FCDO’s headquarters on King Charles Street in Westminster throughout Monday.

The Independent UK

FCO issue France travel update ahead of February half term

Cross-sector strike action is planned in the country which could lead to some disruption

Manchester Evening News

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The National (Scotland)

How the Tories splashed YOUR cash on luxury items, from fine art to Fortnum and Mason

MINISTERS are facing accusations of overseeing a “lavish spending” culture in Whitehall that has seen taxpayers’ money wasted on luxury items,…

The Independent UK

‘Lavish’ Whitehall spending revealed by purchase card data, says Labour

The Conservatives have accused Labour of wasting civil servants’ time on information already in the public domain.

Wales Online

Government procurement card spent £1.5m on Amazon, £238k at Ikea and £95k on duty-free

Labour slams 'lavish spending culture' that also included in 2021 £415,000 at Enterprise Rent-a-Car, £238,000 at Ikea, £106,000 at John Lewis and £101,000 at Apple

The Independent UK

Government purchase card spending ‘scandalous’, claims Labour

Labour has carried out an analysis of spending by officials using government procurement cards.

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The Guardian - UK

Iain Duncan Smith calls for arrest of Chinese governor for ‘crimes against humanity’

Erkin Tuniyaz is head of the Xinjiang region, where human rights abuses are alleged to be taking place

The Independent UK

UK MPs call for arrest of visiting Chinese governor over Uighur ‘genocide’

MPs condemn foreign, commonwealth and development office for planning talks with Erkin Tuniyaz

The Guardian - UK

UK accused of ‘dangerous whitewash’ over Bahrain human rights abuses

Humanitarian groups urge foreign secretary to issue correction to a recent report, amid fears it could provide cover for repression in the Gulf state

The Independent UK

UK urged to arrest visiting Xinjiang governor over Uighur ‘genocide’

MPs also condemned the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for planning talks with Erkin Tuniyaz.

Nottingham Post

UK Government issues Turkey travel advice update after earthquake

Earthquake has brought tragedy and chaos, with warning not to travel to certain regions

The Independent UK

Turkey earthquake: Are flights and holidays cancelled?

As a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southeast Turkey, how might travel to the country be impacted?

The Independent UK

British travellers in Turkey urged to make contact with family and friends

UK Foreign Office issues advice to holidaymakers

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