Foreign Office

Oct 18, 2025
Christopher Berry leaving Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Spy suspect was stopped with cash in suitcase on return from China

Christopher Berry, who had landed at Heathrow, is believed to have been given the money by his Chinese intelligence handler known only as “Alex”

The Sunday Times

Oct 16, 2025
a man in a suit with his arms crossed looks at the camera
I spy mixed messages and muddle on China

National security concerns clash with demands of trade, making the government’s approach to Beijing wildly inconsistent

The Times

Sep 19, 2025
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News, analysis and commentary on the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the department responsible for managing the country’s foreign relations, supporting British citizens abroad and promoting international development. David Lammy has served as foreign secretary since 2024, facing a range of challenges stemming from the uncertain geopolitical landscape — from the ongoing war in Ukraine to the shifts in US foreign policy under the second Trump administration.