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Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks as he visits a military base to meet planners mapping out next steps in the Coalition of the Willing, in Greater London, Britain on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Putin will breach Ukraine peace deal unless it is defended, UK’s Starmer says

British PM told meeting of defence chiefs in London that security arrangements must be in place to ensure sovereignty for Ukraine.

Britain

‘Keep the pressure on Putin’: Starmer to world leaders amid ongoing Ukraine war

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Ukraine war

EU leaders agree to plan to ‘re-arm Europe’ as they rally behind Ukraine

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Ukraine war

Opinion | Trump-Zelensky clash gives Europe a chance to shape Ukraine endgame

Europe has ‘woken up’ and is taking a more coordinated approach to security. But will it be taken seriously by the US?

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Leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (centre) attend a summit on Ukraine at Lancaster House in London on March 2. Photo: EPA-EFE
Ukraine war

Ukraine’s Zelensky embraced by UK’s Starmer a day after Trump meltdown

The president was told he had Britain’s unwavering support before a meeting with King Charles and a summit with other European leaders.

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Ukraine war

Trump plays down ‘dictator’ jibe at Ukraine’s Zelensky: ‘Did I say that?’

The US president also said he trusted Russia’s Putin to stick to any ceasefire with Kyiv, even without American security guarantees.

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United States

Trump signals support for Britain’s plan to transfer control of strategic Chagos Islands

But some Republicans worry about handover to Mauritius, a close China ally, as archipelago includes US-UK military base Diego Garcia.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) meets with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Britain

UK to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says

The British prime minister said the increase would be funded by cutting overseas development aid.

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Ukraine war

Macron, Trump vow to work together on Ukraine, despite differences

American and French leaders display stark differences on Ukraine despite friendly veneer.

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Donald Trump

Trump shakes transatlantic alliance with sudden Russia pivot

Trump will meet French and UK leaders as uncertainty grows about US ties to Europe and Ukraine.

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US President Donald Trump at the Conservative Political Action Conference annual meeting in National Harbor, Maryland on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Ukraine’s Zelensky offers to give up presidency for Nato membership

Zelensky appeared to address criticisms by Trump, who has described the Ukrainian leader as a ‘dictator’.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference in Kyiv on Sunday. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

EU leaders to head to Kyiv, Macron to visit Trump to shore up Ukraine support

UK media reported that Britain and France were pushing ahead with discussions about a European force to secure a peace agreement in Ukraine.

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Donald Trump

UK’s Starmer to meet with Trump in Washington next week

Starmer’s planned trip comes as Britain faces the looming threat of US trade tariffs, but Trump says it will be a ‘friendly meeting’.

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Ukraine war

Rubio leading US delegation to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russia on Ukraine

The trip follows a phone call between Trump and Putin, in which they agreed to start negotiations over the Ukraine war.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio boards a plane at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on February 1. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Undocumented migrants to be ‘forever second class’ as UK refuses citizenship

The move makes it nearly impossible for undocumented migrants arriving by boat to gain citizenship, has been criticised by some Labour MPs.

An interforce officer and a border force officer help a woman on the beach at Dungeness on the southeast coast of England, on August 16, 2023. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Starmer rejects Trump ‘out of line’ comment, calls UK-US trade ‘fair’

Asked by BBC on Monday if he will target the UK with tariffs, Trump said: ‘UK is out of line but I’m sure that one … can be worked out’.

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Britain

Make England Great Again: jailed far-right figure sparks rival London rallies

Supporters invoking Trump and Elon Musk demanded the activist’s release, while a large group of counterprotesters gathered in opposition.

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Britain

Starmer says killing of 3 girls in Southport must lead to ‘fundamental change’

The incident sparked debate about the evolving nature of terrorism and the need to address new threats posed by individuals motivated by extreme violence.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government has announced an inquiry into how the British state ‘failed’ to identify the risk posed by the Southport killer Axel Rudakubana. Photo: EPA-EFE/Pool
International Property

Will higher school fees, new taxes turn Hongkongers away from UK properties?

Additional education fees, a new tax scheme and slowing growth in rental rates could turn Hongkongers away from UK property.

Britain

UK’s Starmer congratulates Trump ahead of US inauguration

Questions remain over what impact the second Trump presidency will have on economies across the world, including the UK.

Britain

UK anti-corruption minister resigns over ties to ousted Bangladesh PM

Siddiq’s aunt Sheikh Hasina, who had ruled Bangladesh since 2009, is being investigated there for alleged corruption and money laundering.

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British politician Tulip Siddiq stands outside 10 Downing Street in London in May 2022. Photo: PA via AP
Britain

UK’s Starmer urged to fire minister hit by Bangladesh corruption investigation

UK anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq has been dogged by claims about her links to Bangladesh’s ousted leader.

British MP Tulip Siddiq. Photo: PA via AP
Britain

Starmer unveils plan to make UK an ‘AI superpower’, but critics warn of job losses

Starmer believes AI will “turbocharge” the UK’s economic growth, but critics argue that Labour’s economic mismanagement could hinder the plan’s success.

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China-UK relations

China calls for closer financial ties with Britain as both sides seek reset

Economic benefits can be ‘stabilising anchor’ for ties, Vice-Premier He Lifeng tells revived event co-hosted with Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

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Britain

Starmer slams those ‘spreading lies and misinformation’ after Musk criticism

Starmer defended his record as a prosecutor against Musk’s attacks over historical child rape crimes in the UK, criticising those spreading lies and far-right agitators.

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his record against Elon Musk’s attacks over historical child rape crimes. Photo: Pool/AFP
Elon Musk

‘Starmer must go’: Elon Musk turns his gaze on Europe’s far-right politics

From Britain to Germany, the Tesla chief’s influence grows in Europe’s politics as he backs the hard-right and challenges democratic institutions.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives at Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago club in Florida on December 31. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
Britain

Opinion | Britain’s pivot towards Beijing is an economic imperative

Britain desperately needs China’s help to revive its economy, but London risks trading Brussels for Beijing as the overseer of its fortunes.

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Britain

Who is UK’s Mandelson, the ‘Prince of Darkness’ tasked with charming Trump?

The new British envoy to Washington has built relationships with powerful figures that could be key to mending strained ties between the two sides.

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