Trade agreements
British national Christian Michel has spent seven years incarcerated in India's notorious Tihar Jail without trial, a case that has exhausted his family's patience with successive UK governments. His children, Alois and Alienor, held a protest outside Downing Street, demanding that their father be released unconditionally,
Trade agreements
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a two-day official visit to the UK, the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be one of the key focus areas. Negotiations for the FTA were finalized on May 6 this year, and reports suggest that the agreement will be unveiled on July
Foreign ministers
As the death toll rises in the Gaza Strip, with hundreds of civilians, including children, gunned down while waiting for food, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is facing mounting pressure to suspend all arms sales to Israel. The situation in Gaza has reached a critical point, with the World Food
Foreign ministers
The UK's Foreign Secretary has made a statement to Parliament on the Middle East, expressing horror at the recent violence in Syria and urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The Foreign Secretary criticized the Israeli government's actions, saying they are causing "untold damage to Israel&
Foreign ministers
David Lammy, the UK's Foreign Secretary, has called out the Israeli government for its actions in Gaza, criticizing its handling of humanitarian aid and its treatment of Palestinians. Lammy and 24 other nations, including France, Canada, and Australia, have condemned Israel's "dangerous" system for
Ambassadors
The British ambassador to the US, Lord Mandelson, has stated that the 10% tariffs on most UK goods imported into the US are unlikely to change, but negotiations in different sectors and industries, such as technology, may be possible. The comments come amid confusion over whether British steel imports will
Ambassadors
The Minister of Labour and Social Policy, Borislav Gutsanov, and the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Bulgaria, Nathaniel Copsey, have acknowledged the need for a global campaign to reform childcare policies. The initiative is set to be launched during the UN General Assembly in September, with Bulgaria as a
Ambassadors
The Egyptian Minister of Environment, Yasmin Fouad, has met with the British Ambassador, Gareth Bailey, to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation in achieving a green transition across several sectors. The meeting aimed to strengthen partnerships between Egypt and the UK in implementing the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and achieving
Ambassadors
Downing Street's consideration of George Osborne, a former Conservative chancellor, for the role of UK ambassador to Washington, despite his reputation for austerity and opposition from the Labour party, has sparked controversy. The revelation that senior No 10 officials pushed for Osborne's application highlights the complexities
Ambassadors
British Ambassador to Denmark Joelle Jenny has embarked on a cross-country tour to promote economic growth and strengthen relationships with local businesses and authorities in the UK. As part of this initiative, she visited Danish-based offshore wind power firm Orsted in Grimsby and met with business leaders, including North East
Foreign ministers
The United Kingdom has officially re-established diplomatic relations with the Syrian Government, following the Foreign Secretary's visit to Damascus. This visit marks the first time a UK Minister has visited Syria in 14 years. The Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, emphasized the importance of supporting the Syrian Government in
Foreign ministers
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy's visit to Lebanon on July 4, 2025, marked a significant event in the region's ongoing efforts towards peace and stability. During his meet with President General Joseph Aoun at the Presidential Palace, Lammy reiterated the UK's commitment to supporting
