15 h. ago Plans for new Harry Potter 'Wizarding World' in popular holiday destination revealed

A spellbinding new Harry Potter 'Wizarding World' is being added to a holiday hotspot in the Middle East in a major expansion of the popular franchise.

Politics

27 h. ago PIO peer calls for Clive of India statue in front of London’s foreign office to be pulled down

PIO peer calls for Clive of India statue in front of London’s foreign office to be pulled down  Times of India

Society

36 h. ago Labour peer wants Clive of India statue outside Foreign Office torn down because it's 'not helpful' for diplomacy

Baroness Debbonaire insisted the bronze sculpture was historically inaccurate and risked souring Britain's relationship with India.

Society

42 h. ago David Lammy faces possible legal action over Foreign Office secondments

Campaigners say placing staff from Shell and BAE Systems in ministries creates potential for improper influenceDavid Lammy is facing possible legal action over a plan to invite staff from the oil firm Shell and the defence firm BAE Systems to work inside the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.A pre-action letter seen by the Guardian warns the foreign secretary that the scheme leaves the government open to allegations of a conflict of interest and creates the potential for “improper influence”.An alleged lack of transparency as to how the proposed scheme will operate.The potential for improper influence by representatives of Shell and BAE Systems on UK government practices, including in relation to foreign policy.The potential for conflicts of interest. Continue reading...

Politics

59 h. ago ‘Deport now, appeal later’: Foreign criminals deported from UK in newly released Home Office footage

The Home Office has released footage of foreign criminals being deported from the UK to have their appeals heard from abroad.

Society

60 h. ago Popular airline slammed as staff told two disabled women 'we forgot about you'

Southwest Airlines is being criticised for failing to communicate changes to its five-hour delayed flight as two disabled women were left behind as the flight took off without them

Politics

3 d. ago More than 100 civil servants set to be cut from security vetting and Cobra teams

The proposed cuts are part of wider plans to reduce the Civil Service headcount.

Events

4 d. ago Hong Kong police warrants ‘act of transnational repression’ – minister

Security minister Dan Jarvis said the UK would not tolerate ‘these acts of transnational repression’.

Politics

5 d. ago Travel fans urged to visit European country now – 'before it becomes popular'

Travel expert, Sandy Breitmeier has urged holidaymakers to consider one particular European destination to take in 'before it gets popular' with fellow tourists

Politics

5 d. ago Foreign Office rule change as full list of affected countries confirmed

The Foreign Office has updated travel information for those with Blue Badges who are planning to travel to 17 countries in Europe - here is the advice

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5 d. ago Popular seaside town home to the UK's 'most beautiful harbour'

A charming fishing town in Cornwall has become a favourite among tourists with its beautiful harbour, sandy beaches and culinary scene, making it an ideal holiday escape

Politics

6 d. ago Major Foreign Office update for Blue Badge changes in 29 countries

Officials this afternoon changed up advice for a host of EU and Shengen countries with advice for holders

Politics

6 d. ago Boss of world's richest travel firm suggests lotteries in popular destinations to combat overtourism

Overtourism tensions have been brewing for some time, with many locals in holiday hotspots frustrated. Now, the boss of the world's richest travel firm has proposed a lottery system.

Economics

6 d. ago JD Vance will stay at David Lammy's Grade I listed mansion during British 'MAGA summer' holiday as pair bond over 'being family men and faith'

America's second family will stay at Chevening House, the official residence of the Foreign Secretary , as they begin their break in Britain.

Society

6 d. ago Boss of world's richest travel firm proposes lotteries in popular destinations to combat overtourism

Overtourism tensions have been brewing for some time, with many locals in holiday hotspots frustrated. Now, the boss of the world's richest travel firm has proposed a lottery system.

Economics

7 d. ago Holiday hotspot loved by Brits hit with FCDO warning including tourist hotels

Despite its overwhelming glitz and glam, one popular holiday destination has been stung with a stark travel warning from the FCDO - here's everything you need to know

Events

8 d. ago Turkey holiday warning as 'sudden' rule change leaves Brits 'caught off guard'

The UK Foreign Office issued a travel warning to Brits heading to Turkey this summer after a 'sudden' rule change was implemented which affects all travellers using eSIMs in the country

Events

8 d. ago British woman’s ‘life in danger’ after vanishing from beach in Greece

The UK’s foreign office is speaking to Greek authorities after Michele Ann Bourda was reported missing from a beach in Kavala on Friday

Politics

9 d. ago 'I visited popular London park and couldn't believe how much deck chair hire cost'

A tourist in London filmed herself looking at the prices for deck chair hire in a popular park in the capital, as even using one for an hour can incur a hefty cost

Politics

1 week ago Revealed: How Andrew acquired his secret millions. 'His Buffoon Highness' used his Foreign Office role to cosy up to corrupt leaders and gun smugglers and boost his own wealth

Today, in the third extract, the historian analyses how Prince Andrew went 'under the radar' to boost his personal wealth...

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