Brits in Portugal Face Residency Portal Crash Crisis
Thousands of British expats in Portugal were left stranded as a critical residency application portal crashed on its first day, sparking urgent diplomatic intervention from the UK Foreign Office.
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New York Office Market Booms as Remote Work Fades
Contrary to forecasts of an urban exodus, New York City's commercial property market is experiencing a record-breaking resurgence, with soaring rents and plummeting vacancies signalling a powerful return to the office.
UK Family's Lisbon Nightmare: Foreign Office Failure
A British family's dream move to Portugal turns into a bureaucratic crisis as the Foreign Office faces heavy criticism for its lack of support, leaving them stranded and their savings wiped out.
UK family stranded in Lisbon as Foreign Office fails to help
A British family's holiday in Lisbon turned into a nightmare after a passport theft. They accuse the Foreign Office of abandoning them, facing a week-long wait and a £700 bill for emergency travel documents, despite pleas for help to Keir Starmer's office
British student detained in West Bank, family fears for safety
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 23-year-old British student from London, has been detained by Israeli forces in the West Bank. Her family, pleading for government help, reports a complete lack of contact and fears for her wellbeing amid the ongoing conflict.
British student's Dubai prison torture nightmare
A British law student details his horrific 11-month ordeal in a Dubai prison, alleging torture, forced confessions, and a complete collapse of justice after a minor altercation.
Eswatini Murder Fugitive Faces Deportation from UK
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a convicted murderer from Eswatini, has been ordered to be deported from the UK after a lengthy legal fight. The Home Office secured his removal following his release from prison.
British woman found dead on Greek island of Symi
Michele Ann Bourda, a 73-year-old British tourist, has been tragically found dead on the Greek island of Symi. Greek authorities are investigating the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death after she was reported missing by her hotel.
British tourist killed in Lisbon tram tragedy
A British man has died and his wife was seriously injured after being struck by a tram in Lisbon. The tragic accident occurred near the city's historic Aqueduct, casting a shadow over the couple's holiday.
UK-Portugal Brexit Row Puts British Expats' Rights at Risk
A major diplomatic row has erupted between the UK and Portugal, as Lisbon threatens to restrict British residents' rights due to the UK's refusal to grant equal treatment to Portuguese citizens post-Brexit.
UK's 'last chance' Gaza evacuation order for Britons
The UK Foreign Office issues an urgent 'do or die' evacuation order for British nationals in Gaza ahead of a feared Israeli ground offensive. Officials warn this is the 'last chance' to leave as conflict escalates.
UK Gov blasted over Brit teen's Cyprus legal nightmare
The family of British teenager Bella Culley endures an 11-month nightmare in Cyprus as the UK government faces scathing criticism for its lack of action in her legal battle.
Thailand Travel Warning: New Tourist Tax & Entry Rules for Brits
UK holidaymakers heading to Thailand are being warned about a major new tourist tax and stricter entry requirements that could catch travellers out. Here's the latest Foreign Office advice.
UK Foreign Office Issues Urgent Spain Dengue Fever Warning
The Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for Spain, issuing a stark health warning to UK tourists about a significant rise in dengue fever cases, particularly in the Ibiza region.
British man missing in Mali, wife makes desperate plea
Exclusive: Desi Freeman, a British contractor, has disappeared in Mali. His wife makes an emotional appeal as the Foreign Office confirms it is supporting the family.
UK Mandatory Digital ID Cards for Migrants Sparks Row
The UK government is set to introduce mandatory digital ID cards for all foreign nationals, a move hailed as a post-Brexit security measure but criticised as a 'poll tax on immigrants'.
UK Office Revolution: 1 in 4 Workers Wear Trainers Daily
New research reveals a major shift in UK workplace dress codes, with trainers becoming the new normal. Discover how comfort is trumping tradition and what it means for the future of office fashion.
Home Office: Foreign students face visa revocation for low grades
The UK Home Office issues a stern warning to international students, threatening visa cancellations for those failing to meet academic standards or skipping lectures, as part of a major immigration compliance drive.
UK Issues Urgent Indonesia Travel Warning After Volcano Erupts
The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Indonesia, urging extreme caution and outlining flight disruptions following multiple violent eruptions of Mount Ruang volcano. Here's what British travellers need to know.
UK Govt Fails Afghan Allies as Red Cross Exposes Passport Delays
Exclusive: The British Red Cross reveals the Foreign Office's failure to process passports for Afghan staff, leaving hundreds stranded and at risk under Taliban rule. Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy demands urgent action.
UK sanctions Iran's top prosecutor over protest crackdown
The UK government imposes a fresh wave of sanctions on Iran's Prosecutor General, Mohammad Jafar Montazeri, for his central role in the regime's brutal crackdown on protestors. This decisive move targets the regime's 'sham trials' and death sentences.
British Man Killed in Sydney Pub Brawl Tragedy
A British man, Tom Jackson, has died after a brutal assault outside a Sydney pub. His friends pay emotional tribute as a murder investigation is launched.
SFO Drops Fraud Probe Into Construction Giant Hanson
The Serious Fraud Office has abruptly closed its criminal investigation into Hanson, one of the UK's largest construction material suppliers, without bringing any charges. The probe, which examined suspected bribery and corruption, has been shut down afte
Urgent UK Passport Warning For 500,000 Travellers
A critical post-Brexit passport rule is catching half a million UK travellers off guard, threatening to ruin summer holidays and leading to airport chaos. Here's how to check yours.
Leak: Trump's Plan to Pressure Ukraine on Ceding Land
Explosive leaked documents detail a purported plan by Donald Trump to strongarm Ukraine into surrendering Crimea and the Donbas to Russia, bypassing US policy and alarming allies.
British Doctor Killed in Israeli Gaza Airstrike
Ahmad Al-Rahawi, a British-trained doctor who volunteered in Gaza, has been killed in an Israeli airstrike. The UK Foreign Office is providing support to his family.
Brit's Mysterious Malaysia Death: Family's 3 Questions
The family of Oliver Pugh, a British man found dead in a Malaysian hotel room, are left with agonising unanswered questions as authorities remain tight-lipped. Exclusive details on the baffling case.
Brit arrested in Russia for 'disrespecting military' with T-shirt
The Mirror reveals the full story behind the arrest of British national Oliver Pugh in Moscow. Charged with 'disrespecting the military', his ordeal began with a T-shirt and led to a closed trial. Exclusive details on his case and the UK's response.
UK slashes vital aid to Kenya and Nigeria
Exclusive: The UK's decision to abruptly cut millions in aid funding for critical health and education programmes in Kenya and Nigeria has sparked outrage and fears of a devastating humanitarian impact.
British-Iranian jailed in Tehran on espionage charges
Exclusive: A British-Iranian citizen from East Sussex has been sentenced to 10 years in an Iranian prison on espionage charges, raising fears of a new hostage diplomacy crisis between London and Tehran.
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