2 hours ago Starmer and Lammy ‘absolutely clear’ no cash reparations, says Foreign Secretary

The comments come just weeks after the issue dominated the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa.

Politics

13 hours ago British mother of Egyptian political prisoner to press Lammy to take action

Laila Soueif is to meet the foreign secretary, who in opposition called for the release of Alaa Abd el-FattahThe British-born mother of an Egyptian political prisoner who has been on hunger strike for 58 days is preparing to meet the foreign secretary, David Lammy, to urge him to secure her son’s release.Laila Soueif’s son Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a British and Egyptian dual citizen who wrote eloquently about the Arab spring and its aftermath, was jailed for five years for “spreading false news”. He was due to be released in September, but has not been freed. Continue reading...

Events

29 hours ago Watch live: Liz Kendall questioned on Labour’s ‘Get Britain Working Again’ employment plans

Watch live as Liz Kendall is questioned on Labour's "Get Britain Working Again" employment reform plans on Tuesday, 26 November.

Economics

30 hours ago David Lammy: Treatment of Jimmy Lai ‘becoming cruel and unusual punishment’

The case of the Hong Kong businessman and British national was raised during Foreign Office questions.

Politics

31 hours ago Watch live: David Lammy grilled on Ukraine war efforts and assistance for Middle East humanitarian situation

Watch live as the Foreign Office is questioned on the UK's efforts to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia and assistance with the humanitarian situation in the Middle East.

Events

35 hours ago Some shoppers more inclined to carry cash due to card and phone payment issues

Just over a fifth of people surveyed had experienced card and phone payment issues in the past six months, according to research for KPMG UK.

Economics