1 hour ago What US attack on Iran means for Brits as officials say strike was 'very very dangerous'

In the wake of Donald Trump sending missiles to Iran during the early hours, an expert has predicted which moves the country could take next – with some implicating the UK

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1 hour ago Keir Starmer warns of ‘risk of escalation’ after US strikes against Iran

It comes after US planes and submarines attacked Iran's nuclear programme

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2 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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3 h. ago Keir Starmer warns of 'risk of escalation' after Donald Trump launches US strikes on Iran

He added that Iran having a nuclear weapon was the 'greatest threat to stability' in the Middle East

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer warns of 'escalation' risk as Iran vows to hit back at Trump's US for nuclear base strike

The Prime Minister urged all sides to return to negotiations but said he had taken 'all necessary measures' to protect British interests in the region if the conflict escalates.

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4 h. ago Starmer warns of ‘risk of escalation’ following US strikes against Iran

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been calling for restraint and diplomacy but Donald Trump launched military action against Iran’s nuclear sites.

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4 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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4 h. ago Inside the Lions' critical plan to avoid issues that hit so hard eight years ago

The Lions have done thorough research and have a detailed plan in place to help players acclimatise

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4 h. ago Keir Starmer update as PM issues warning ahead of crisis meeting

The PM will chair a meeting of Cobra, which holds sessions over matters of national emergency or major disruption

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5 h. ago Iran's foreign minister brands Donald Trump a 'lawless bully' as Keir Starmer holds Cobra meeting

He warned the US would take 'humanity... back to the law of the jungle'

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5 h. ago Every time Starmer wants us to think the best of Trump, the US president proves him wrong

When Trump left the G7 Starmer told journalists that the US president wanted to de-escalate the Middle East crisis. Five days later Trump bombs Iran. The Independent’s David Maddox looks at why the prime minister keeps getting Trump wrong

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5 h. ago Keir Starmer to chair emergency COBRA meeting after US strikes Iran

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said there is a 'risk of escalation' both in the Middle East and 'beyond the region' - as he called for a return to diplomacy

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5 h. ago More than 1,000 migrants cross Channel in small boats over two days

This brings the total for the year so far to 18,400.

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6 h. ago Starmer calls for ‘diplomatic solution’ after US strikes Iran

Sir Keir Starmer’s Government had urged de-escalation in the Middle East but Donald Trump pushed ahead with air and missile strikes.

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6 h. ago UK 'told Trump planned to hit Iran's nukes but played no part in US strike': Keir Starmer backs attack as officials make plans to get Britons out of Israel

Jonathan Reynolds said the UK had played no role in the strikes on three facilities overnight, but warned the threat of terrorism here due rise due to the close transatlantic alliance.

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6 h. ago UK must push for diplomatic solution following US strikes on Iran, says Swinney

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to return to negotiations following the overnight attacks on Tehran’s nuclear facilities.

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6 h. ago Keir Starmer says Kneecap Glastonbury performance is not ‘appropriate’

Irish hip-hop trio are due to perform at the festival next weekend

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6 h. ago Inside Trump's attack on Iran nuke bases with 'bunker buster' bombs and missiles

The major US operation is said to have targeted Iran’s nuclear sites using some of its most powerful weapons, according to Donald Trump - including six 30,000lb bunker-busting bombs

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6 h. ago Keir Starmer speaks out after Donald Trump launches US strikes on Iran

Three sites in Iran were attacked

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7 h. ago Keir Starmer calls for Kneecap to be yanked from Glastonbury line

Glastonbury 2025 will kick off for another year on June 25 where some of the world's biggest acts will got to the fields for the iconic festival

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