The Guardian Europe
Alistair Burt takes on a new role as special envoy for detained Britons, immediately clarifying he can't actually do much - but he's very candid about it.
The Guardian
A daughter demands answers after her parents died in a Spanish wildfire, blasting 'weak and cowardly' victim-blaming and a consulate's 'slap in the face' response.
BBC Politics
Former top civil servant Sir Olly Robbins sues PM over firing linked to Lord Mandelson's security clearance row, claiming unfair process and legal overreach.
The Guardian Europe
MPs hunt for missing Mandelson vetting docs, find a lot of nothing, and wonder if the government's filing cabinet is a black hole.
The Guardian
British diplomat James Roscoe abruptly leaves his post at the Washington embassy with no explanation, leaving behind a trail of state visits and unanswered questions.
BBC Business
A couple's £1,000 lesson: war isn't covered by standard travel insurance, so read the fine print before your holiday turns into an unplanned extended stay.
The Guardian
Former chief of staff admits to pressuring Foreign Office to rush Peter Mandelson's ambassador appointment, but insists it was all above board - just don't ask about the Jeffrey Epstein links.
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