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Scottish Government calls for ‘maximum pressure’ on Putin

The UK needs to apply “maximum pressure” on Russia in a bid to force the withdrawal of troops from Ukraine, Scotland’s External Affairs Secretary said as he called for the Russian ambassador and other diplomats to be expelled. Angus Robertson also ...

27 Feb 2022 at 13:25

Met Police failed to kick out Carrick despite nine incidents over two decades

Scotland Yard failed to throw out David Carrick despite nine incidents, including allegations of rape, domestic violence and harassment, coming to police attention over two decades. The 48-year-old Metropolitan Police constable faced no criminal ...

16 Jan 2023 at 13:26

Met Police officer faces court over latest rape charges

A Metropolitan Police officer accused of sex offences against 13 women is due to appear at the Old Bailey. Pc David Carrick, 47, an armed officer who served with the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command and worked on the ...

13 Dec 2022 at 03:45

King and Queen to be joined by solo Prince of Wales for white tie reception

The King and Queen are to host a glittering diplomatic reception at Buckingham Palace. The Prince of Wales will attend the annual white tie and tiara event at the palace on Tuesday evening, but the Princess of Wales, who is often ...

19 Nov 2024 at 14:37

Russia bars UK Cabinet ministers over ‘hostile actions’

Russia has barred Angela Rayner and other Cabinet ministers from entering the country after expelling a diplomat for alleged spying. The Deputy Prime Minister, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper were among ...

26 Nov 2024 at 18:48

Northern Ireland-born diplomats describe how Good Friday Agreement inspires them

A host of Northern Ireland-born diplomats serving across the world have described being inspired by the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. On the 25th anniversary of the accord, they have spoken about its continuing impact on their ...

22 May 2023 at 00:01

Armed Met Police officer admits sex attacks against a dozen women

A serving Metropolitan Police officer has admitted 49 offences, including 24 counts of rape, after carrying out sex attacks on a dozen women over an 18-year period. The force has apologised to victims after it emerged Pc David ...

16 Jan 2023 at 12:31

Sacoolas elected not to give evidence after bid to shut out KC, Dunn family told

The family of Harry Dunn were told Anne Sacoolas was willing to attend the inquest remotely provided their lawyer did not ask questions. Sacoolas’s evidence was delayed twice during the inquest in Northampton, after eleventh ...

13 Jun 2024 at 15:12

Trump picks Apprentice producer to be special envoy to UK

Donald Trump has named the producer behind The Apprentice as his special envoy to the UK. The president-elect said Mark Burnett would bring “a unique blend of diplomatic acumen and international recognition” to the role. ...

21 Dec 2024 at 22:21

Harry Dunn’s mother ‘unspeakably hurt’ over son’s killer no-show

Harry Dunn’s mother has said she is “unspeakably hurt” after her son’s killer refused to give live evidence to his inquest. Northamptonshire coroner Anne Pember issued a request to US government employee Anne Sacoolas ...

10 Jun 2024 at 14:03

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Trump says he will meet with Putin ‘very shortly’ to discuss the war in Ukraine

US president Donald Trump said he will meet “very shortly” with Russian president Vladimir Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine and that he will announce the location soon. “We’re going to be announcing later, and ...

08 Aug 2025 at 21:45

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Chinese and Indian leaders meet for talks and vow to resolve border differences

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have pledged to resolve their border differences and bolster co-operation, ahead of the opening of a regional summit in Tianjin. Mr Modi is on ...

31 Aug 2025 at 10:54

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