Sky News has learnt that no-deal contingency plans have been officially shelved as the UK prepares to leave the EU this month
NOTAM issued for RAF Fairford advising airfield open while B52s are airborne bound for Diego Garcia. U0047/20 - FAIRFORD MIL ATZ ACTIVE, AD, RWY 09/27 OPEN. 06 JAN 22:00 2020 UNTIL 09 JAN 22:00 2020. CREATED: 06 JAN 21:05 2020
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Britain decides to cut the number of its staff at its embassies in Iran and Iraq
A new leader of the Labour Party will be announced on Saturday, April 4, the party's National Executive Committee has agreed
Johnson stresses by phone call to Abdul Mahdi on the need to reduce the escalation after Soleimani's death
A Downing Street spokesperson says Prime Minister Boris Johnson has spoken to Iraq's prime minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi and both discussed the need to "de-escalate tensions" in the Middle East following the death of Iranian official major general Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. airstrike
Merkel, Macron, Johnson issue statement urging Iran to withdraw measures flouting nuclear deal
Britain: We will take all necessary measures to reduce risks for our soldiers and interests
The international law guarantees US to defend its citizens against any threats - UK Defense Minister
Two Royal Navy ships resume accompanying commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz - UK Defense Ministry
UK government is warning Britons not to travel to Iraq (with exception of Kurdistan region) and advising against all but essential travel to Iran
Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has written to the Prime Minister request an urgent Privy Council briefing on the consequences for the UK following the assassination of Qassem Suleimani
Sky News understands the Prime Minister was not warned in advance about the U.S. airstrike in Iraq which killed the Iranian general
Pompeo maintains contacts with China and Britain and stresses Washington's commitment to reduce escalation
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab: "We have always recognised the aggressive threat posed by the Iranian Quds force led by Qasem Soleimani. Following his death, we urge all parties to de-escalate. Further conflict is in none of our interests."
Defence Sources: UK military have increased their security and readiness at bases in the Middle East region following Soleimani killing
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Five men arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences in London, Manchester, and Peterborough, the Met announces
Metropolitan Police is appealing for information after two teenagers were shot and stabbed with one in a critical condition in hospital in Walthamstow in east London last night
Sky News understands a boat with around seven suspected migrants on board has been intercepted in the English Channel this morning and brought in to the marina at Dover
Scotland Yard says a 21-year-old man has been arrested in east London on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism
British man and two children drown in swimming pool in Spain
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Gardai in Waterford have made an arrest in connection with yesterday's shooting in Gracedieu
Police want to speak to driver of a Jaguar XJ they believe was involved in a hit and run in Charlton Road, Andover, which killed a 38-year-old man yesterday evening
In phone call, Turkish president, British PM discuss Libya, Syria, as well as regional issues, bilateral relations
