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Mark Sedwill is frontrunner to become new UK ambassador to US, sources say

Former cabinet secretary seen as favourite despite running risk of angering No 10 with China spy trial comments

The Guardian - UK

UK hits back after China warns of ‘consequences’ over London mega-embassy delay

Beijing says UK has failed to ‘honour its commitments’ over approval of new embassy, which No 10 denies

The Independent UK

UK rejects claims of ‘commitments’ over proposed Chinese embassy

Beijing has threatened ‘consequences’ if ministers reject planning permission for the new embassy in London.

Evening Standard

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China threatens UK with ‘consequences’ over delayed London mega embassy

Diplomatic tensions escalate amid rows over planning hold-ups and collapse of spying trial

The Guardian - UK

Head of CPS faces cross-party pressure to explain China spy trial collapse

Stephen Parkinson called on to give ‘fuller explanation’ as MI5 expresses frustration over charges being dropped

The Guardian - UK

No 10 moves to end China spy row – but threat of further fallout lingers

Questions remain over trial collapse even as publication of key evidence scuppers Tory’s main line of attack

The Guardian - UK

Questions for CPS after No 10 publishes key witness statements in China spy row

Keir Starmer releases documents submitted by deputy national security adviser to Crown Prosecution Service

The Guardian - UK

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Jonathan Powell: the trusted aide Starmer is shielding from China spy row

National security adviser has become most influential foreign policy figure in government

The Guardian - UK

Pressure on Downing Street to release evidence in collapsed China spy case

Crown Prosecution Service denies it blocked publication of material and says decision rests with the government

The Guardian - UK

Downing Street and CPS clash over China spy case evidence

No 10 claimed the Crown Prosecution Service blocked it from publishing evidence vital to the case, something the prosecutors’ office denies.

Evening Standard

Downing Street and law chiefs clash over China spy case evidence

Stamer could be forced to reveal key evidence as two former cabinet secretaries speak out

The Independent UK

Don't listen to the doomsters, London is the only city that rivals Silicon Valley on AI

Nowhere else brings together talent, world-class research, a thriving startup scene and deep financial muscle in the same way

Evening Standard

‘Did two Brits spy for China?’ is one question. ‘Can any UK PM really stand up to China?’ is an even bigger one

It’s Keir Starmer’s turn to muddle through a problem that none of his predecessors solved: can his cash-poor nation afford to offend a superpower?, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Trump takes centre stage as questions linger over UK’s role in Gaza ceasefire

While some question UK’s ‘key’ role in negotiations, others claim British influence was significant

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Evening Standard

China poses ‘series of threats to national security’, UK Government says

Security minister Dan Jarvis said the Government made every effort to support the prosecution of alleged spies.

The Independent UK

No 10 denies that fears Beijing could pull cash caused China spy case collapse

Downing Street said it is ‘entirely false’ to suggest such concerns influenced the collapse of the espionage case.

The Guardian - UK

UK to host international summit on Gaza recovery plan

Representatives from Palestinian Authority, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Germany and Italy among those to attend conference

The Guardian - UK

Why has the UK dropped its trial of two alleged China spies?

Prosecutor hinted at lack of backing from Downing Street but legal experts argue prosecution was still possible

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The Independent UK

Starmer won’t say if he plans to press Modi on close ties to Putin

As the PM travelled to Mumbai, Mr Modi wished his ‘friend’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday

The Guardian - UK

‘There are ripples of hope’: allies of Keir Starmer say he can prove doubters wrong

At Labour conference the PM needs to draw a line under the chaos and prove he is best placed to challenge Reform UK

The Guardian - UK

Why does the UK need digital IDs and what data will they include?

Starmer’s proposal has been criticised by rivals and civil liberties groups and campaigners worry about people without smartphones

The National (Scotland)

Is there trouble in paradise between Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar?

KEIR Starmer couldn’t have wished for a better footsoldier than Anas Sarwar – but is there trouble in paradise?

The National (Scotland)

Labour chaos continues as senior aide quits Downing Street

Keir Starmer's director of communications has become the latest senior aide to quit Downing Street ...

Evening Standard

Starmer’s director of communications becomes latest senior Downing Street aide to quit

Steph Driver announced she would be leaving her post on Thursday after five years working at Sir Keir Starmer’s side

The Guardian - UK

Starmer’s head of communications Steph Driver quits in latest No 10 exit

Exclusive: Departure of key figure comes little over a week after that of director of political strategy

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