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Damien McElroy

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Damien McElroy is London bureau chief at The National. He is a former foreign correspondent who has covered politics and conflict across Europe, the Middle East, the US, Africa and Asia. Before joining The National in 2017 to oversee the London editorial operation, he worked for The Sunday Times and Telegraph titles as an editor and roving reporter. He started his career in China and has a degree in finance.
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Celia, the British Pullman Carriage by Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin. Photo: Belmond
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Redesigned carriage aboard the British Pullman whisks day-trippers out of London in style

TravelAugust 10, 2026
River Park Tower overlooks the Thames and includes concierge services among its offerings. Photo: FTI
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Regeneration of district housing US Embassy nears completion

PropertyAugust 04, 2026
Wheat planting is down in many parts of the world due to low rainfall. Reuters
CommentFrom Wales to Hormuz, the world's food system is running out of road

Droughts, a strengthening El Nino and geopolitics are converging on the world's dinner plate

CommentAugust 03, 2026
BP's North Sea business 'will be better positioned ‌as part of another company', its chief executive said. Getty Images
BP puts North Sea business up for sale as Burnham backs tapping its resources

Donald Trump pushes for more exploration of North Sea by UK

UKJuly 31, 2026
Parched grass in east London, in one of seven areas where drought has been declared. EPA
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Drought declared across half of England as heatwave threatens water supplies

Hot and dry summer strains resources with no rain for 50 days in some areas

UKJuly 29, 2026
A recent report suggests global perceptions of London are strengthening once again. Bloomberg
CommentLondon is winning back its streets. Now for its reputation

Crime is falling fast in Britain's capital, but social media algorithms have yet to catch up

CommentJuly 28, 2026
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, wave on board the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier. Getty Images
Burnham and Zelenskyy set sights on anti-ballistic missile deal

Ukrainian leader secures new anti-jamming drone system during trip to UK

UKJuly 27, 2026
Mansoor Abulhoul, UAE ambassador to Britain. Bloomberg
UAE's ambassador to Britain says 'building blocks' in place for Cepa trade deal

Mansoor Abulhoul says new UK PM Andy Burnham understands what the Emirates has to offer as an investment partner

UKJuly 24, 2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London. Hamish Falconer has been appointed Minister for Intergovernmental Relations and European Relations. AFP
UK minister Falconer tells of anguish over Gaza after cabinet reshuffle

Fears raised that his former Middle East post could be downgraded in flurry of Foreign Office appointments

UKJuly 23, 2026
Britain's King Charles meets young people at Cambridge Central Mosque. AFP
UK's King Charles visits eco-friendly mosque in Cambridge

Monarch meets faith leaders and community members at award-winning building

UKJuly 20, 2026
Britain's newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech outside 10 Downing Street after taking office. Reuters
CommentCan Burnham keep promise to make Britain's political scene more united?

The longer-run task of ensuring the UK really is a country for all applies most particularly to the communities suffering most hostility

CommentJuly 20, 2026
Andy Burnham delivers his inaugural speech as the UK's new Prime Minister outside 10 Downing Street on Monday. Getty
New Prime Minister pledges to 'bring back hope' to UK

Former Manchester mayor takes over from Keir Starmer at No 10 Downing Street

UKJuly 20, 2026
Incoming British prime minister Andy Burnham is being urged to prioritise 'restoring London as the most important shopping capital ​this side of the Atlantic'. EPA
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Burberry calls on Burnham to restore tax-free London shopping for tourists

Calls for moves to boost confidence in UK as investment destination

BusinessJuly 17, 2026
One of the men jailed after police traced their criminal activities. Photo: Metropolitan Police
Crypto gang members who impersonated police jailed after £4m fraud spree

Criminals were living a high life of expensive foreign holidays, designer shopping trips and luxury cars

UKJuly 16, 2026
A jeweller at Khartoum's gold market. The UK Foreign Office said the gold trade drives Sudan's war economy. AFP
UK targets gold trade funding Sudan war in sanctions push

Fighting around Al Obeid triggers new round of war-related penalties

UKJuly 16, 2026
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