Former ambassador calls on UK to advise citizens against travel to Egypt
John Casson says Cairo ‘fobbing us off’ by refusing to release British-Egyptian national Alaa Abd el-Fattah The former British ambassador to Egypt, John Casson, has...
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Mother of jailed British-Egyptian activist hospitalised after 242 days on hunger strike
Laila Soueif continues protest against detention of Alaa Abd el-Fattah in Cairo The mother of the imprisoned British-Egyptian human rights activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah has...
Crown questions to fore as king visits Canada amid tensions with Trump
Charles to open parliament in show of support at a crucial time – but that has not quieted a chorus of critical voices The decision...
World’s seven wealthiest countries agree to counter China’s trade practices
G7 finance ministers and central bank governors pledge to address ‘economic imbalances’, without naming China Top finance officials from the world’s seven wealthiest democracies set...
Mother of jailed British-Egyptian activist resumes full hunger strike
Laila Soueif announces life-endangering action in protest over continued detention of Alaa Abd el-Fattah in Cairo The mother of the imprisoned British-Egyptian human rights activist...
Nissan open to making cars for Chinese partner in Sunderland, says CEO
Ivan Espinosa says UK plant will not be hit by cost cuts as Japanese firm reveals seven factories to close Business live – latest updates...
Potential role for Chinese firm in key UK windfarm attracts government scrutiny
Exclusive: Decision on whether to work with turbine maker being overseen by ministers after British Steel rescue Ministers are weighing up proposals for a Chinese...
Simon Mann, mercenary behind failed ‘wonga coup’, dies aged 72
Former SAS officer led a group of 70 who attempted to overthrow Equatorial Guinea’s president Simon Mann, an Eton and Sandhurst-educated ex-SAS officer, who led...
Real-world geoengineering experiments revealed by UK agency
Trials will test ways to block sunlight and slow climate crisis that threatens to trigger catastrophic tipping points Real-world geoengineering experiments spanning the globe from...
Nigerians, Pakistanis and Sri Lankans face UK student visa crackdown
Applicants will be targeted by Home Office due to suspicions they are most likely to overstay and claim asylum UK politics live – latest updates...
