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PM lets US use UK bases to strike Iran while officials plan major Gulf rescue

More than 200,000 British nationals, including military personnel, are thought to be at risk in the Gulf.

Evening Standard

Foreign Office starts planning evacuation of thousands of Britons in Middle East

About 200,000 nationals thought to be in the region as tensions rise after US-Israeli attacks on Iranian regime

The Guardian - UK

UK prepares emergency evacuation plan for Britons stuck in Middle East

British nationals have been advised to follow the instructions of local authorities

The Independent UK

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UK mounts major operation to support thousands stranded in the Gulf

Those in Bahrain, Israel, Palestine, Qatar and the UAE have been urged to register their presence with the Foreign Office online.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer convenes Cobra committee as UK not involved in strike on Iran

US and Israeli forces conducted "pre-emptive" missile strikes against Iran on Saturday morning, citing concerns over Iran's nuclear weapons programme. Iran retaliated with missile strikes targeting Israel and other nations across the Middle East following the initial attacks. The UK confirmed it was not involved in the strikes, advocating for…

The Independent UK

UK withdraws staff from Iran amid threat of US strikes

The decision to withdraw UK staff comes a day after talks between the US and Iran over its nuclear programme ended without agreement.

Evening Standard

Foreign Office denies minister’s claim the Chagos Islands deal has been paused – as it happened

Minister told MPs the deal had been been paused, but that was immediately denied by the Foreign Office

The Guardian - UK

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Sophie visits Somalia to highlight threat of conflict-related sexual violence

The duchess, at the request of the Foreign Office, spent two days in the east African country to raise awareness of the ongoing issue.

Evening Standard

Britain hits out at Putin’s ‘heinous’ acts in Ukraine after Russia’s 'dirty bomb' claim

On the fourth anniversary of Putin’s full-scale invasion, the Prime Minister said Britain would be ‘stepping up’ military and humanitarian for Ukraine

Evening Standard

Ukrainians fleeing war will be given three times as long to renew UK visas

Exclusive: The government has made changes to the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme as part of an attempt to give Ukrainians more certainty about their stay in Britain

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Mexico right now? Your rights explained

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The Independent UK

Mexico violence: What are your travel rights if you are there or are booked to go?

All you need to know as drug-related violence erupts across this popular destination

The Independent UK

Brits given Mexico travel warning as killing of cartel boss 'El Mencho' sparks unrest in tourist hotspots

Travel warning comes as killing of cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ sparks violence

Evening Standard

MPs considering investigation into Andrew’s role as UK trade envoy

MPs will meet on Tuesday to discuss the former prince, as it emerged he pestered ministers for a bigger government role

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Beloved UK chief mouser cat Palmerston dies aged 12 after serving Boris Johnson as No.10’s Larry leads tributes

The ‘diplo-cat extraordinaire’ spent four years as ‘chief mouser’ at the Foreign Office

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: this is London calling

Editorial: With just seven weeks before its funding runs out, the UK’s greatest cultural asset and most trusted international news organisation must be supported

Evening Standard

Minister refuses to say £260k payout for ex-Cabinet Secretary Sir Chris Wormald is 'value for money' for taxpayers

The former head of the Civil Service was reported to have been given the payment under an agreement for his departure from No10

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer faces fresh questions over judgment after Lord Doyle controversy

Lord Doyle has had the Labour whip removed.

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The Guardian - UK

Former top civil servant warns ‘more due diligence’ to be done over replacement of Chris Wormald

Simon McDonald says if Antonia Romeo is the frontrunner for cabinet secretary role then ‘due diligence has some way still to go’

The Guardian - UK

BBC World Service faces funding cliff edge in seven weeks, says Tim Davie

As trust in Russia and China’s state broadcasters grows, director general warns of the dangers of cutting back the service

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Cuba? Foreign Office issues new warning after air travel crisis

British travellers to Caribbean’s largest island warned: ‘Carefully consider if your presence is essential’

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson should hand back US ambassador payout, says cabinet minister

Pressure grows on Keir Starmer as Labour peer reported to have received payment worth three months’ salary when he quit in September

The Independent UK

Palestine Action latest: Labour MPs hit out at Starmer’s ‘draconian’ ban after High Court rules it unlawful

The Metropolitan Police said it will no longer arrest protesters despite proscription remaining in place

The Guardian - UK

Morgan McSweeney resigns and says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson – as it happened

McSweeney resigns as PM’s top aide after Mandelson revelations as Starmer appoints new acting joint chiefs of staff

The Independent UK

What travellers need to know about Shigella: Doctor’s advice following cases in Cape Verde

Expert advice from a travel doctor after gastric illness reports in Cape Verde

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