47 h. ago US halted plans to sanction Chinese spy agency to maintain trade truce

Decision sparks concern among China hawks that Donald Trump is sacrificing national security

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58 h. ago Chinese mega embassy in London could bring security advantages, Downing Street claims

No 10 has sought to highlight the ‘benefits’ of consolidating the seven Chinese sites currently dotted around the capital in the mega embassy

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61 h. ago Security concerns over new Chinese embassy addressed amid Starmer trip rumours

A decision on the proposed new Chinese embassy has been delayed until January 20 but Dan Jarvis told MPs security concerns had been addressed.

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65 h. ago China blasts UK for delaying decision again on massive London embassy

China has criticized the British government for delaying approval of a massive Chinese Embassy in London

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66 h. ago Donald Trump prepares to 'expand US travel ban to more than 30 countries'

The news comes as the White House pauses all immigration applications from 19 countries as Donald Trump cites national security and public safety concerns

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68 h. ago Trump freezes all immigration applications from 19 countries

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries, citing concerns over national security and public safety.

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3 d. ago Ministers postpone decision on Chinese 'super embassy' on key City site until January amid claims Keir Starmer is set to visit Beijing

Critics of the plan for the Royal Mint site fear the building close to the City of London and crucial data cables, will be used as a base for espionage.

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4 d. ago China is a ‘real national security threat’ to UK, Starmer warns – in wake of spying concerns

SIR Keir Starmer has warned that China poses “real national security threats to the United Kingdom”, tightening his stance as tensions rise over alleged espionage attempts targeting Westminster. Speaking at the historic Guildhall, the Prime Minister said Britain could no longer afford years of “blowing hot and cold” on China, urging a clearer and more...

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4 d. ago Keir Starmer slams Brexit 'wild promises' and takes swipe at Reform's 'corrosive' attitude

In his annual foreign policy address in the City of London, Keir Starmer said the UK’s place on the world stage had been restored under the Labour government

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4 d. ago Prime Minister Keir Starmer to address the nation today after budget backlash

It comes after Rachel Reeves has been forced to defend herself against claims she misled voters over the scale of the fiscal challenge in the run-up to the Budget

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5 d. ago Kate Forbes demands UK decision on MingYang wind investment to end 'vacuum' amid 'frustration'

Deputy First Minister voices her frustration at delays to Chinese investment amid national security concerns

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5 d. ago Labour can delay no longer over China firm's plan for £1.5bn turbine

Chinese firms have lots of money to invest, but economic and security concerns remain

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6 d. ago Israel has ‘de facto state policy’ of organised torture, says UN report

Committee highlights allegations including dog attacks and sexual violence, raising concern about impunity for war crimesIsrael has “a de facto state policy of organised and widespread torture”, according to a new UN report covering the past two years, which also raised concerns about the impunity of Israeli security forces for war crimes.The UN committee on torture expressed “deep concern over allegations of repeated severe beatings, dog attacks, electrocution, waterboarding, use of prolonged stress positions [and] sexual violence”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Kash Patel pictured in pink Lego car ahead of Las Vegas Grand Prix amid concerns over his spending on trips and security

FBI director recently received backlash for assigning SWAT agents to act as protective services for his girlfriend

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2 w. ago Starmer to approve controversial Chinese Embassy in London, Sky News understands

Starmer to approve controversial Chinese Embassy in London, Sky News understands  Sky News

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer 'set to approve' Chinese super embassy in east London

Neither the Home Office or the Foreign Office will raise any formal objections to the plan, according to reports

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2 w. ago Starmer says he will ‘robustly protect our interests’ amid China trip rumours

The Prime Minister faced questions about his approach to Beijing amid rumours he will travel to China, and approve the country’s new London embassy.

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2 w. ago Ministers call on Nigel Farage to address ‘repulsive’ teenage racism allegations

Liz Kendall and Jo Stevens intervene after about 20 people claim they witnessed or were victims of Farage’s behaviourCabinet ministers have described detailed and multiple allegations of racism by Nigel Farage as a teenager as “repulsive” and doubled down on Keir Starmer’s call for Farage to address the claims.Liz Kendall, the secretary for science and innovation and technology, said she was appalled by the descriptions reported by the Guardian. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago No 10 calls on Farage to urgently address ‘disturbing allegations’ of past racist behaviour

Keir Starmer ramps up pressure on Reform leader, who has dismissed claims as ‘one person’s word against another’‘He used to say things like “Hitler was right”’: Farage faces more allegations of racist behaviour at schoolKeir Starmer has called on Nigel Farage to urgently address multiple and detailed allegations of racist behaviour during his teenage years, as the Reform leader attempted to dismiss the claims as “one person’s word against another”.Pressure was put on Farage by the prime minister over what Downing Street said were “disturbing allegations” after the Guardian reported the testimony of more than a dozen school contemporaries, including an award-winning director who claimed to have been targeted with antisemitic abuse. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Prime Minister Keir Starmer to address nation today as 'nearly half' want him out at next election

A poll of Labour voters shows that they want the Labour leader gone before the next General Election, which could play a big factor in today's Prime Minister's Questions

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