A British couple jailed in Iran on espionage charges have lost an appeal against their 10-year sentence, according to their family.

Russia has once again expanded its list of sanctioned foreign nationals, banning five British citizens from entering the country.

A British soldier has died in a training accident in northern Iraq, Sky News reported on Monday, citing a statement from Britain's Ministry of Defence.

A British Army service member died in a training accident in northern Iraq on May 31, the UK Defense Ministry confirmed on Monday.

Azerbaijan is an important partner for the United Kingdom in both the security and diplomatic spheres, UK Minister of State for Defence Lord Vernon Coaker said during a reception in London marking the 108th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s independence.

In a stunning boardroom shakeup, British energy giant BP announced on Tuesday that it has removed Chairman Albert Manifold from his position with immediate effect.

British Airways has pushed back the resumption of its flight routes to Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv by another month, according to updates posted to the carrier’s website on Tuesday. Flights to these major Middle Eastern hubs are now grounded until at least August 1.

A 34-year-old British woman has died unexpectedly in Dubai after relocating to the United Arab Emirates to begin a new chapter in her life, with her family paying emotional tributes.