Europe up for policing Hormuz — but only if the fighting stops – POLITICO
The virtual meeting came days after the U.S. president called for NATO countries to “take the lead” and…
UK to host Strait of Hormuz summit this week – POLITICO
A U.K. official confirmed the meeting will take place Thursday, and be held virtually rather than in-person. The…
UK’s biannual report on Hong Kong stained by hypocrisy
Everybody in public life should know the old adage: “Those who live in glass houses should not throw…
Britain steps back from Africa with new aid cuts – POLITICO
“These steep cuts will impact the most marginalized and left behind communities,” said Romilly Greenhill, CEO of Bond,…
Rwanda drags UK to arbitration over £100m rift in scrapped migrant deal
Rwanda has taken Britain to international arbitration, insisting it is still owed 100 million pounds ($134 million) after…
Overseas aid cuts threaten UK aid watchdog – POLITICO
Fleur Anderson, a member of the foreign affairs committee, told POLITICO: “When something works as well as ICAI,…
Starmer allies turn against Blair over Iran critique – POLITICO
Starmer mirrored Blair’s “mission-led” approach on entering No.10 and hired a raft of former Blair operatives, including Jonathan…
UK ordered to rethink block on return of mother and son in Syrian camp – POLITICO
The court first ordered the government to reconsider the case in November 2024. The legal ruling shows Security…
Starmer’s government hunkers down for ‘long-haul’ Iran conflict – POLITICO
A third government official said the hope is that consumers are protected for a while because Britain’s energy…
UK announces largest sanctions package against Russia since start of full-scale invasion – POLITICO
Britain is also targeting Russia’s shadow fleet — oil tankers used to evade sanctions which have been surveilled,…
Meet Antonia Romeo, Keir Starmer’s super-ambitious pick to reboot the British state – POLITICO
Unlike most classmates, Romeo travelled in to school by Tube and would do homework in the lab where…
The runners and riders to be Keir Starmer’s next chief of staff – POLITICO
She comes from think tank land, where she had a top job at the cost-of-living-focused Resolution Foundation, and…