David Hughes
UK
Universal theme park set to open an hour from London in 2031
Some 8.5 million visitors are expected to visit the resort, on the site of a former brickworks near Bedford, in its first year
By David Hughes
9 Apr 2025
Politics
No 10 appeals for ‘calm heads’ in Middle East as region teeters on brink of war
Downing Street said the UK’s priority was to avoid further escalation as Israel marked the one-year anniversary of the October 7 atrocities.
By David Hughes
7 Oct 2024
Politics
Another flight from Lebanon lands in UK amid spiralling Middle East conflict
The Foreign Office said a ‘limited number’ of additional flights had been chartered, including one which set off on Thursday heading for Britain.
By David Hughes
4 Oct 2024
Politics
Dozens more Britons fly home from Lebanon as G7 urges ‘restraint’ in conflict
As Israel continues its offensive against the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, people continue to be urged to leave the country immediately.
By David Hughes
3 Oct 2024
Politics
Further flights planned for Britons to flee Lebanon
Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the situation in Lebanon was volatile and urged Britons to take the first available flight out.
By David Hughes
3 Oct 2024
Politics
Charter flight carries Britons out of Lebanon as evacuation planning continues
Defence Secretary John Healey visited Cyprus where troops are preparing for an emergency evacuation if flights from Lebanon cease.
By David Hughes
2 Oct 2024
Politics
UK and EU to work ‘at pace’ on strengthening economic and security co-operation
Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted a closer relationship with the EU to help ‘make Brexit work’.
By David Hughes
2 Oct 2024
Politics2 Oct 2024
UK forces ‘played part’ defending Israel from Iranian missile barrage
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says he is ‘deeply concerned that the region is on the brink’
Politics
Starmer says he wants ‘to make Brexit work’ with ‘positive’ UK-EU relationship
Sir Keir Starmer visited Brussels to meet the heads of the European Union institutions as he pushes for a reset in the relationship with Brussels.
By David Hughes
2 Oct 2024
Politics
Healey visits Cyprus for talks as Middle East crisis deepens
British forces based in Cyprus would play a leading role in any evacuation of British nationals from Lebanon.
By David Hughes
2 Oct 2024
Politics
Starmer in Brussels as he continues push for reset in UK-EU relations
Sir Keir Starmer met European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and will hold further talks with other key EU players.
By David Hughes
2 Oct 2024
Politics
Starmer heads to Brussels seeking post-Brexit improvement in EU relations
Sir Keir Starmer said he wants a ‘more pragmatic and mature relationship’ with the bloc.
By David Hughes
1 Oct 2024
Politics
Lammy warns Israel’s Lebanon assault risks leaving Britons with no quick escape
Foreign Secretary David Lammy said if the airport closes the UK cannot guarantee people will be able to leave ‘in speedy fashion’.
By David Hughes
1 Oct 2024
Politics
David Lammy: Situation in Lebanon could get ‘much more dangerous’
The Government has urged Britons in Lebanon to leave through commercial options or on a charter flight due to depart on Wednesday.
By David Hughes
1 Oct 2024
Politics
Government ‘doing everything we can’ to help Britons flee Lebanon
The statement came after Foreign Secretary David Lammy chaired a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee.
By David Hughes
30 Sept 2024
Politics
Civil service chief Simon Case standing down on health grounds
The Cabinet Secretary has been receiving treatment for a neurological condition
By David Hughes
30 Sept 2024
Politics
Voters will have to accept pylons or higher taxes, says Starmer
The Prime Minister said new electricity pylons were needed to lower energy bills, with the alternatives being too expensive.
By David Hughes
30 Sept 2024
Politics
Keir Starmer hit back after Musk tells people to avoid UK
Sir Keir Starmer said the views of US business chiefs he spoke to were in ‘stark contrast’ to Elon Musk’s attack on the UK
By David Hughes
27 Sept 2024
Politics
Starmer: I’m not going to pretend UK-EU reset will be easy
Sir Keir Starmer said he believes it is possible to make it easier to trade with the EU ahead of talks with Ursula von der Leyen next week.
By David Hughes
27 Sept 2024
Politics
Starmer admits mangling his words over ‘sausages’ blunder
Sir Keir Starmer has been mocked online after saying ‘sausages’ instead of ‘hostages’ during a major speech.
By David Hughes
27 Sept 2024
Politics
Israel-Hezbollah clashes could spark war 'no one can control' - PM
Sir Keir Starmer called for a ceasefire, warning that a wider conflict could have ‘consequences that none of us can foresee’
By David Hughes
27 Sept 2024