The UK has imposed 31 new sanctions targeting Russian-linked vessels, disinformation networks and people accused of abuses against Ukrainian civilians and children.
Charlotte Mercer · 3 min readThe UK Government has pledged its full support to businesses connected with the Falkland Islands after Argentina submitted legislation designed to strengthen sanctions against companies, individuals, shareholders and suppliers.
Charlotte Mercer · 4 min readPrime Minister Andy Burnham has personally defended the Government's sanctions against Israeli settlements, telling MPs that Britain 'has to stand for something' and must back support for a two-state solution with action.
Charlotte Mercer · 3 min readIsrael has given Britain 30 days to close its consulate in East Jerusalem, while other UK officials have seven days to leave and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is among British nationals barred from entering Israel.
Charlotte Mercer · 3 min readIsrael has announced the closure of the British Consulate in East Jerusalem and a series of further retaliatory measures after the UK unveiled new restrictions targeting trade linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Charlotte Mercer · 3 min readThe Government has laid legislation imposing sweeping new sanctions on Iran, including a ban on Iranian aircraft landing in the UK and expanded restrictions on finance, energy, shipping, insurance and banking.
Charlotte Mercer · 3 min readThe UK is banning imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and restricting services supporting settlement activity as the Government unveils its promised response to settlement expansion.
Charlotte Mercer · 4 min read