British citizens who are wrongfully arrested and tortured overseas will have ‘no legal right to consular assistance’ or protection from the state, the Foreign Office has announced. In a letter to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s lawyers, the Government said it was under no legal obligation to provide assistance to citizens who were falsely accused of a crime while travelling … Read more
Boris Johnson vows to axe funding for overseas fossil fuel projects ‘as soon as possible’ ahead of UN climate summit PM wants to stop promoting new crude oil, natural gas and thermal coal scheme Boris Johnson described the move as ‘ambition on a truly grand scale’ It is a significant change as the government has … Read more
It may have been tricky to take an overseas holiday this year thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped people from daydreaming and window shopping for homes in exotic locations. In fact, 2020 has marked an 18 per cent jump in people looking at the overseas section of property website Rightmove. Of the … Read more
Cash-strapped councils lavished tens of thousands of pounds on foreign jaunts last year – including business class flights to China and five-star hotels. Despite warning they would face bankruptcy if they failed to cut services, town hall bosses spent £90,000 of public money on trips abroad. It comes after the Local Government Association said councils need … Read more
Prince Charles and Camilla will become first royals to attend a German Remembrance event – as they make first overseas trip since Covid crisis began The pair will be the first royals to attend the Central Remembrance Ceremony Trip likely to be seen as part of monarchy’s ‘soft diplomacy’ to renew ties President of Germany, … Read more
Test of national interest: At long last a British government is taking seriously the risk from overseas takeovers, says ALEX BRUMMER By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 22:12 GMT, 10 November 2020 | Updated: 22:12 GMT, 10 November 2020 At long last a British government is taking seriously the risk to Britain’s national … Read more
Australians are set to be banned from travelling overseas for at least another year – but restrictions could last even longer if there’s another coronavirus outbreak. Holidaymakers have been barred from leaving the country since March 25 and Prime Minister Scott Morrison has strongly indicated that restriction would continue until a coronavirus vaccine was developed. … Read more
Trapped Down Under: Scott Morrison says Australians won’t be allowed overseas for ‘the foreseeable future’ – and refuses to put a date on travel bubbles with any ‘safe’ countries Since 17 March this year Austalians have been banned from leaving the country The ban is in place until 17 December and may be extended beyond … Read more
Former Married At First Sight star Jules Robinson is devastated she is unable to celebrate her babymoon overseas due to COVID-19 travel restrictions By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:05 BST, 9 August 2020 | Updated: 09:05 BST, 9 August 2020 Married At First Sight couple Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant are six … Read more
Russell Crowe has revealed his guilt over his years spent working overseas on major Hollywood films when his children were growing up. Speaking on The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Tuesday, the Oscar-winning actor admitted it ‘worried him greatly’ that he didn’t spend enough time with his sons, Charles, 16, and Tennyson, 14, when … Read more