The International Development Secretary held undisclosed meetings in Israel without telling the Foreign Office while accompanied by an influential pro-Israeli Conservative lobbyist, the BBC has learned.

Priti Patel met the leader of one of Israel's main political parties and made visits to several organisations where official departmental business was reportedly discussed.

Priti Patel's cabinet future in doubt over Israel trip row

Priti Patel has been ordered back from Africa by the prime minister following controversy over her meetings with Israeli officials, the BBC understands.

BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg said "some kind of development" was expected today and Ms Patel's sacking seemed "almost inevitable now".