Ed Miliband

Also known as: UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband · Mr Ed Miliband

UK Foreign Secretary appointed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham in July 2026.

2026-05-092026-11-02

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November 2026
1 NovJoy Online
… President Mahama also commended Prime Minister Burnham and UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband for their leadership, stressing that confronting historical injustices was an act of statesmanship rather than weakness. …
Mahama welcomes UK’s openness to apology over transatlantic slave trade
October 2026
23 OctJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has held discussions with Mr Ed Miliband, the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs in London. …
Mahama holds discussions with UK Foreign Secretary
8 OctJoy Online
… UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband responded that some staff had been “temporarily withdrawn” for security reasons, but stressed the mission will “work with the Palestinian people”. …
Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says ‘vital services’ to rema
August 2026
27 AugJoy Online
… Nobody can contact each other and all the bridges are broken, so you can’t cross the land. “There’s no power, no electricity, so I can’t contact anyone, so it’s a very difficult time not knowing what’s happening.” On Thursday, UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said he had spoken t …
Two teenagers, 13 and 14, among 33 UK nationals missing in Nepal floods
20 AugJoy Online
… UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband’s condemnation earlier on Thursday had drawn “ouright” rejection by the Israeli foreign minister. …
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel’s West Bank settlement project
July 2026
21 JulJoy Online
… Late on Monday night Burnham finished making appointments to his top team, with key appointments including John Healey as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary. …
Burnham to set out cost of living support
21 JulJoy Online
… Late on Monday night Burnham finished making appointments to his top team, with key appointments including John Healey as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary. …
Burnham to set out cost of living support
17 JulJoy Online
… had not announced his top team, the new Labour leader said: “It would be somewhat premature and would, I think, cause complete chaos if you start half a reshuffle before you’re in the position.” There has been widespread speculation about Burnham’s cabinet picks, with Ed Miliband …
Burnham says he is ‘finalising’ cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday
17 JulJoy Online
… had not announced his top team, the new Labour leader said: “It would be somewhat premature and would, I think, cause complete chaos if you start half a reshuffle before you’re in the position.” There has been widespread speculation about Burnham’s cabinet picks, with Ed Miliband …
Burnham says he is ‘finalising’ cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday
9 JulJoy Online
… If the NSTA gives its approval, the final decisions will fall to the current Energy Secretary, and Burnham’s potential chancellor, Ed Miliband. …
Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortages if gas field not approved

Politics

Mahama welcomes UK's willingness to apologize for slave trade

The News

President Mahama has commended the UK government's openness to issuing a formal apology and engaging in dialogue over the transatlantic slave trade, calling it a significant step towards reparatory justice. As African Union Champion on Reparations, Mahama described the UK Prime Minister's acknowledgement as a watershed moment and important contribution to growing international consensus on reparatory justice.

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Yesterday

Mahama welcomes UK's willingness to apologize for slave trade
President Mahama has commended the UK government's openness to issuing a formal apology and engaging in dialogue over the transatlantic slave trade, calling it a significant step towards reparatory justice. As African Union Champion on Reparations, Mahama described the UK Prime Minister's acknowledgement as a watershed moment and important contribution to growing international consensus on reparatory justice.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

Mahama meets UK Foreign Secretary to strengthen bilateral ties
President John Dramani Mahama held discussions with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband in London, focusing on strengthening Ghana-UK partnership through expanded trade and investment, sustainable economic growth, and shared global priorities.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

UK downsizes East Jerusalem consulate after Israel closes it
Israel shut down the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday in retaliation for UK sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The UK says most of its 20 diplomats and the consul general are leaving, but a task force of seven will remain with limited operations to continue working with Palestinians.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

Thirty-three UK nationals missing after deadly Nepal flash floods
Thirty-three British people, including teenagers aged 13 and 14, are among hundreds missing following a flash flood near the Nepal-Tibet border that has killed 359 people. The UK has offered £5m in aid and is working with Nepalese authorities to locate missing citizens.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement plans
Israel's announcement of tenders for approximately 1,200 settlement homes in the strategically important E1 area of the occupied West Bank has drawn joint condemnation from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Canada, who called the decision "unacceptable" and urged immediate retraction. The major Western powers warn that the development would undermine peace prospects and further isolate east Jerusalem.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

UK PM Burnham announces cost-of-living support measures
Andy Burnham, the new UK prime minister, is set to announce new support to help people with the cost of living crisis as his cabinet meets for the first time. He has vowed to provide "breathing space" for households struggling with costs and pledged to set out details on Tuesday.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UK PM Burnham to announce cost-of-living support measures
Andy Burnham, the new UK prime minister, is set to announce support for households struggling with the cost of living crisis on Tuesday. Burnham has appointed a cabinet including John Healey as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary, and pledged to provide "breathing space" for people facing financial hardship.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

Burnham finalising cabinet before taking over as PM Monday
Andy Burnham, who secured the Labour leadership after backing from 379 MPs and all 11 affiliated trade unions, said he is finalising cabinet decisions ahead of becoming prime minister on Monday, replacing Sir Keir Starmer. He declined to name his top team beforehand, saying early announcements would "cause complete chaos," but pledged his appointments would reflect all parts of the party and all communities.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Burnham finalising cabinet before becoming UK PM Monday
Andy Burnham, the new Labour leader backed by 379 Labour MPs and all 11 affiliated trade unions, said he is finalising his cabinet ahead of taking over as prime minister on Monday, replacing Sir Keir Starmer. He pledged his appointments would reflect "all parts of our party" and "all communities," and outlined a vision including reforms to the social care system.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

Jackdaw gas platform owner urges UK approval to prevent winter shortages
The chief executive of Adura, the owner of the Jackdaw gas platform in the North Sea, told BBC News that government approval is "hyper critical" to avoid domestic supply shortages this winter, saying the project could meet 6% of UK gas needs from 1 October. Environmental campaigners oppose the project, citing this summer's record heatwaves as evidence of the need to tackle climate change.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

UK PM Starmer considers resignation amid Labour pressure
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is weighing his political future as senior ministers urge him to set a timetable for departure following Andy Burnham's by-election victory, which opened a path for Burnham to challenge for the Labour leadership. US President Donald Trump predicted Starmer will resign, citing failures on immigration and energy policy.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 9 May

UK Labour suffers heavy losses in local elections under Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has resisted calls to resign as prime minister after Labour suffered significant election losses across England, Scotland, and Wales, including ending its 27-year rule in Wales. Reform UK emerged as the big winner, picking up more than 1,400 seats in England and leading polling estimates with 26% of the vote share.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →