UK to re-open embassy in Iran
Craig TaylorForeign Secretary William Hague says the “circumstances are right” for the UK to re-open its embassy in Iran’s capital, Tehran, which has been shut since 2011. BBC News – UK
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Forced marriage law ‘a huge step’
Campaigners hail a law coming into effect in England and Wales making it a criminal offence to force people into marriage as “a huge step forward”. BBC News – UK
UK offers £3m for Iraq aid effort
The UK will provide an initial £3m of emergency humanitarian aid for civilians fleeing the insurgency by Islamic extremists in Iraq, the government says. BBC News – UK
Bank hints at rate rise this year
The Bank of England’s governor hints that interest rates may rise earlier than expected, while the Chancellor George Osborne says he will give the Bank new powers to cap mortgages. BBC News – UK
Thousands hit by benefits backlog
Hundreds of thousands of people have been hit by a benefits backlog, a minister says. BBC News – UK
PM backs drive for ‘British values’
Plans for schools to promote “British values” are likely to have overwhelming support of people in the UK, the prime minister has said. BBC News – UK