The prime minister has dismissed calls from the SNP to scrap an unprecedented second state visit for Donald Trump following a showdown with Ukraine’s President Zelensky. Trump accused Zelensky of…
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UK: PM Keir Starmer acting as ‘bridge’ between Trump and Zelensky
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK and France is to work with Ukraine “on a plan to stop the fighting” with Russia – and will then “discuss…
UK: Starmer gives Zelensky ‘full backing’ in warm No 10 welcome
Sir Keir Starmer has told Volodymyr Zelensky he has “full backing across the United Kingdom” as the two met in Downing Street. The Ukrainian president told the prime minister he…
UK: Starmer speaks to Trump and Zelensky after White House row
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after a meeting between the two leaders in Washington descended into a row…
USA: Washington-London trade deal could mean tariffs ‘not necessary’- Trump
A trade deal between the US and UK could happen “very quickly”, President Donald Trump said at a joint press conference with Sir Keir Starmer. Speaking during the prime minister’s…
USA: Seven key takeaways from Trump’s talks with Starmer
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has met US President Donald Trump during his first visit to the White House. Here are some of the key moments as the pair…
UK: Trump accelerated British military boost- former defence chief
The decision to hike UK defence spending has been “accelerated” by President Donald Trump’s actions on Ukraine, a former defence chief of staff has said. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer…
UK: Starmer cuts aid to fund hike in defence spending
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has set out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027, as peace talks to end the war in Ukraine gather…
UK: I’ll back Ukraine in talks with Trump, Starmer says
Sir Keir Starmer will discuss the importance of Ukraine’s sovereignty in talks with Donald Trump next week, he said in a call with the country’s president. The UK prime minister…
UK: TikTok uncertainty leaves influencers feeling nervy
For many people, TikTok is a fun escape – a place to share viral trends, discover new recipes, music, books, or learn clever life hacks. But for others, it’s their…