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Britain offers £40m to Nigeria in help fight against Boko Haram
The UK has pledged funds during a Regional Security Summit in Abuja .
Fiona Keating May 14, 2016
Philip Hammond rules out sending British combat troops to Libya but planes and warships an option
'I am clear that there is no appetite in Libya for foreign combat troops on the ground,' said Hammond.
Romil Patel Apr 20, 2016
British Chancellor George Osborne expected to raise higher tax rate threshold in the Budget
It's thought that the threshold for the 40p tax rate will increase to £43,000 in April
James Tennent Mar 06, 2016
Stop Trident rally: People have died from cuts, but we can afford £183bn on nuclear weapons?
By the government's own evaluation, Trident does nothing to meet our current security threats.
Kate Hudson Feb 27, 2016
EU referendum: Donald Tusk tells leaders to start listening amid 'real' risk of a break-up
'I have only one political reflection. This is a critical moment,' said Tusk.
Romil Patel Feb 15, 2016
George Osborne's tax avoidance mess would be brilliant satire if it wasn't so depressing
He called tax avoidance 'morally repugnant' - then got a payout from his family firm which failed to pay it.
Lee Williams Feb 15, 2016
EU Referendum: Mayor of London Boris Johnson says no reason to be afraid of Brexit
Tory mayor says he will announce which camp he will back once Cameron unveils final EU deal
Rachel Middleton Feb 15, 2016
Syria: France urges Turkey to stop assault on Kurdish fighters in Syria
Turkey began shelling Kurdish forces in northern Aleppo on 13 February.
William Watkinson Feb 14, 2016
Syria: Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond demands Russia end 'indiscriminate bombing of civilian areas'
UN demands that Russians comply with their obligations under international law, Hammond said.
Henry Austin Feb 14, 2016
GCHQ hacking does not violate the UK's human rights laws, rules tribunal
Privacy International is disappointed by the IPT's ruling that UK government's actions are lawful.
Sarmistha Acharya Feb 13, 2016
Julian Assange: WikiLeaks founder delivers statement on UN verdict from balcony of Ecuadorian Embassy
Assange has accused the UK of 'insulting' the United Nations by not upholding their verdict on his detention.
Priyanka Mogul Feb 05, 2016
Refugee crisis: Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond says UK 'must not turn our backs' on Syria
Hammond added that refugees should stay close to their homes to help 'build the new Syria'.
James Lillywhite Feb 01, 2016
Syria conflict: UK implores rebels to attend UN peace talks
Crucial UN-mediated negotiations between Syrian factions set to get underway in Geneva.
Karthick Arvinth Jan 27, 2016
EU referendum: Hammond warns UK renegotiation talks not a priority for EU member states
Foreign Secretary says unwise to push UK's renegotiation agenda when other issues are more urgent.
Rachel Middleton Jan 26, 2016
Davos 2016: George Osborne urges 'political will' to deal with rocky transition of global economy
The discussions in Davos have been dominated by talks of oil and global markets diving.
Bauke Schram Jan 22, 2016
Isis: More than 600 Britons stopped attempting to join Syrian terror groups
UK Foreign Secretary says increased cooperation between UK and Turkey behind increased arrests.
Tom Porter Jan 16, 2016
EU referendum: Philip Hammond says Britain and Europe good for each other
An economically "turbo-charged" European Union would be beneficial for both Britain and the EU, says Hammond.
Adam Justice Jan 14, 2016
India: Former British soldiers jailed five years on illegal firearms trafficking charges
The six men were arrested while working as anti-piracy security guards on AdvanFort's Seaman Guard.
Priyanka Mogul Jan 11, 2016
Philip Hammond: UK and China 'on same page' over North Korea's nuclear test
The UK foreign secretary said sanctions against the regime could be tightened.
Adam Justice Jan 06, 2016
China: Mystery deepens over vanished UK bookseller Lee Bo after wife cancels missing person's report
A letter apparently written by Bo has appeared with some some say was written under duress.
Brendan Cole Jan 05, 2016
Philip Hammond visits China as enormous gold statue of Mao Zedong is erected
Trip will be the foreign secretary's second in six months.
Ian Silvera Jan 05, 2016
Abdullah al-Zaher: Saudi Arabia to behead second teen Shia protester as parents beg for his life
Saudi Arabia could execute three juvenile offenders as part of a mass execution.
Paul Wright Dec 17, 2015
Syria air strikes: Russia is helping Isis by bombing 'moderate' rebels says Philip Hammond
British foreign secretary says jihadists have gained ground in Syria because of the attacks.
Ian Silvera Dec 16, 2015
EU referendum: Brexit on the brink as poll puts historic vote on a knife edge
ICM poll found remain and leave are both on 50% as David Cameron continues his renegotiation.
Ian Silvera Dec 15, 2015
Alistair Darling joins Morgan Stanley: This is how much the former chancellor will earn
The average salary of Members of Parliament was £67,060 ($101,520) before the pay rise in July 2015.
Bauke Schram Dec 09, 2015
Isis in Syria: UK warns of prolonged campaign against Islamic State
David Cameron and Michael Fallon say it could take a long time to wipe out IS.
Jigmey Bhutia Dec 04, 2015
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond defends David Cameron's 'terrorist sympathiser' comments
Prime Minister was accused of a 'contemptible and desperate slur' after making the comments to fellow Tory MPs.
Paul Wright Dec 02, 2015
COP21: Lack of climate change solution would condemn Africa says Philip Hammond
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said African's economic growth depends on a COP21 agreement
Elsa Buchanan Dec 01, 2015
Paris attack: David Cameron to meet Hollande to discuss combatting Isis
Cameron heads to Paris to discuss anti-terrorism strategy with French President Francois Hollande.
Taku Dzimwasha Nov 21, 2015
Karl Andree: Briton returns home after release from Saudi Arabian prison
Andree, 74, was jailed for more than a year for violating the Islamic country's strict drinking laws.
Karthick Arvinth Nov 12, 2015
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