Foreign Secretary David Lammy has thanked the US administration after aiding in a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Gaza. Lammy said: "Finally, this horror has come to an end. This is the moment now to get the humanitarian aid in,

The intensity of US President-elect Donald Trump’s rhetoric and his unpredictability can be “destabilising”, Foreign Secretary David Lammy said ... “Now, I heard the 5% the United States is at 3.38% of GDP. So I assume that he would set out ...

Mr Lammy told the BBC that he believes Mr Trump’s comments earlier in the week about Greenland come from his concerns about US economic security.

The Foreign Secretary has called on the incoming US president to say how he will pay for a massive increase in defence spending.

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is “on the brink” of agreement Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said ... of hostages held by Hamas. The United States, Egypt and Qatar have spent ...

and to advance our historic alliance with the United States”. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said: “It is wonderful to welcome Peter back to the team. He offers a wealth of experience in trade ...

The intensity of US President-elect Donald Trump’s rhetoric and his unpredictability can be “destabilising”, Foreign Secretary David Lammy ... heard the 5% the United States is at 3.38% ...

Mr Lammy said a deal to enable the ‘rebuilding ... MPs raised concerns on the safety of hostages held by Hamas. The United States, Egypt and Qatar have spent the past year trying to mediate ...

Exclusive: With Donald Trump set to be sworn in as the 47th US president on Monday, the nomination of Lord Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US is still causing problems

Figures shared by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) earlier that week, attributed to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, estimate that in November 2024 Russian casualties totalled 45,680. But this figure includes both troops who were killed and those who were wounded – it does not refer solely to deaths.

The UK has not carried out a single conviction for breaches of Russian sanctions, the National Crime Agency has said. Financial sanctions on Russia were introduced following the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the wider invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

That last quality explains Sir Olly’s imminent return to Whitehall from the private sector, as the permanent under-secretary, or top official, of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).