Stephen Doughty
Coverage of Stephen Doughty in the Nexus archive.
- Stephen Doughty confirmed as Minister of State for Overseas Territories
Stephen Doughty has been confirmed as Minister of State for Overseas Territories in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. He previously held the role of Minister of State for Europe, North America, and Overseas Territories from 8 July 2024 to 21 July 2026.
- Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory's border fence with Spain is removed
Gibraltar's border fence with Spain was removed, allowing free movement under a treaty between the EU and UK after years of post-Brexit negotiations. The agreement, signed in 2025, eases border crossings for daily commuters and visitors, integrating Gibraltar into the EU’s Schengen free travel area.
- Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory’s border fence with Spain is removed
Gibraltar removed its border fence with Spain, enabling free movement under a historic EU-UK treaty. The agreement, finalized in 2025 after Brexit-related negotiations, eases border crossings for daily commuters and visitors, avoiding economic risks linked to passport checks.
- Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory's border fence with Spain is removed
Gibraltar's border fence with Spain has been removed, enabling new freedom of movement under a EU-UK treaty. The agreement, signed in 2025, addresses post-Brexit border issues and eases travel for daily commuters and visitors.
- Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory's border fence with Spain is removed
Gibraltar's border fence with Spain was removed, allowing free movement under a historic EU-UK treaty. The agreement, finalized in 2025, aims to ease cross-border travel for daily commuters and visitors, securing Gibraltar's economic stability.
- Can King Charles save the ever-fracturing ‘special relationship’ after Trump anger at Starmer over Iran war?
King Charles III's upcoming U.S. visit is seen as a critical diplomatic effort to mend growing tensions between the UK and President Trump over Iran policy. The UK has distanced itself from Trump's aggressive Iran pressure campaign, while still supporting broader U.S. security goals in the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts highlight the monarchy's historical role in smoothing political rifts, citing Queen Elizabeth II's past interventions.
- Chagos Islands treaty is now ‘impossible to agree at political level’, UK minister says
A treaty to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius faces political deadlock after the US withdrew support, according to UK Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty. The bill for the agreement cannot proceed through parliament due to the changed stance of Donald Trump's administration.