6 h. ago Flight evacuating British nationals from Israel has departed, says Foreign Office – UK politics live

Foreign secretary David Lammy says further flights will follow in the coming daysBy the way, if you actually wanted to read the Modern Industrial Strategy document published by the government today, you can find it here.The government has just pushed out a joint statement from business leaders welcoming it, which says:The Industrial Strategy launched today marks a significant step forward and a valuable opportunity for the business community to rally behind a new vision for the UK – boosting confidence, sentiment, and enthusiasm for investment.From start-ups and small businesses to large corporates, businesses need a more attractive, stable environment that enables faster, easier, and more certain investment decisions.For too long high electricity costs have held back British businesses, as a result of our reliance on gas sold on volatile international markets.As part of our modern industrial strategy we’re unlocking the potential of British industry by slashing industrial electrici...

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7 h. ago British national injured in Israel after wave of strikes in Middle East, David Lammy says

Foreign Secretary David Lammy also told MPs the first RAF evacuation flight of 63 vulnerable British nationals left Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport for Cyprus earlier on Monday

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32 h. ago PM urges Britons to contact Foreign Office for Israel evacuation flights

The Prime Minister said his Government is trying to get charter flights taking off ‘as soon as we can’.

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34 h. ago Starmer urges Britons to contact Foreign Office for Israel evacuation flights

The Prime Minister said his Government is trying to get charter flights taking off ‘as soon as we can’.

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8 d. ago British man weighs desert escape from Israel amid Iranian missile strikes

James Eden, 72, is planning a four-hour bus journey through the Negev Desert to escape Iranian bombardment.

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9 d. ago Briton stranded in Jerusalem during Iran attacks says city ‘like a ghost town’

James Eden, 72, feels ‘abandoned’ by the Foreign Office – but has still managed to source a pint of Guinness despite Iranian bombardment.

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1 week ago Foreign Office staff told to consider resigning if they disagree on Gaza

Around 300 staff at the Government department have sent a letter to Foreign Secretary David Lammy raising concerns about Israel’s conduct in Gaza.

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1 week ago Hundreds of Foreign Office staff told to consider resigning if they disagree with UK's stance on Gaza

Foreign Office staff have been told their ‘ultimate recourse is to resign’ after raising concerns about Israel’s bombardment of Gaza

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