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Pound bounces after new UK finance minister ditches most of 'mini-budget'

As the pound bounces back, a British minister will answer an urgent question in parliament on the sacking of former finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng.

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Woman holds British pound banknotes in this illustration taken May 30, 2022
Jeremy Hunt gestures as he attends a event in Cheltenham, Britain July 12, 2019

Hunt warns UK ships to avoid Hormuz, amid diplomatic efforts with Iran

The UK will also form a European-led maritime mission to support safe passage of ships in the region. Hunt stressed that this would not be part of the “US maximum pressure policy on Iran.”

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Jeremy Hunt gestures as he attends a event in Cheltenham, Britain July 12, 2019

UK to announce sanctions, asset freezes against Iran after tanker seizure

Theresa May was criticized by government officials for failing to agree to a US offer to join "Operation Sentinel," an international effort to monitor and protect naval traffic in the Arabian Gulf.

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Britain's Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Jeremy Hunt arrives at the BBC in central London, Britain, July 9, 2018

UK's Hunt says Iran may be on "dangerous path" after seizing tanker

"Our reaction will be considered but robust."

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Top contenders to replace British PM May viewed as pro-Israeli

Top among them are British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.

MAY 26, 2019
Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson (L) greets Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Foreign Office in London, February 6, 2017

What does Boris Johnson's resignation mean for UK-Israel relations?

Johnson did not shy away from making clear his strong support for Israel while foreign minister.

JULY 10, 2018
Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson (L) greets Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Foreign Office in London, February 6, 2017