63 h. ago Wagner Group arsonists guilty of London fire attack on warehouse linked to Ukraine war

Dylan Earl and Paul Reeves orchestrated the east London arson attack for private militia funded by Russian state

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1 week ago Starmer: Foreign affairs delayed me dealing with welfare rebellion

He said he was ‘heavily focused’ on what was happening with Nato and the Middle East all weekend.

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3 w. ago The UK should protect its allies in the Gulf and Middle East – but Israel isn’t one of them

Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear programme is good for the UK – but helping Israel now is not, and here’s why, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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3 w. ago The UK should protect its allies in the Gulf and Middle East

Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear programme is good for the UK - helping Israel now is not, and here’s why, Sam Kiley, World Affairs Editor explains.

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3 w. ago UK not at war despite RAF jets sent to Middle East, says Reeves

The Chancellor hinted that the UK could "potentially" back Israel, but didn't comment on "what might happen in the future"

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3 w. ago Britain ‘not at war’ despite sending more RAF jets to the Middle East, Reeves says

Rachel Reeves said Britain may play a military role in helping Israel as the conflict intensifies

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3 w. ago Israel Iran attacks: Rachel Reeves says UK could 'potentially' support Israel as more RAF jets sent

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has spoken about the decision to send more RAF jets to the Middle East.

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3 w. ago British fighter jet pilot 'declares emergency' as RAF scrambles to Middle East

The RAF pilot had been making its way across India when it had to make an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, with airport authorities now investigating

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3 w. ago Tehran threatens UK as Starmer scrambles RAF: Prime Minister sends jets to the Middle East as war rages between Iran and Israel 

Sir Keir Starmer ordered the deployment of fast jets and refuelling aircraft from UK bases to bolster UK forces despite bloodcurdling warnings from Tehran not to meddle in the conflict.

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3 w. ago British RAF jets scrambled to Middle East after Iran threatens UK and US

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the conflict between the long-time foes needs to 'de-escalate' and that planes will offer 'contingency support across the region'.

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3 w. ago British RAF jets deployed to Middle East after Iran threatens UK and US and declares they could be next

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the conflict between the long-time foes needs to 'de-escalate' and that planes will offer 'contingency support across the region'.

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3 w. ago RAF fighter jets to be scrambled to Middle East after Iran missiles

The UK already has jets in the region as part of its Operation Shader contribution but more military assets, described by Keir Starmer as 'contingency support', are being deployed.

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