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27 August, 2024
Veteran British politician Peter Mandelson. Photo: Reuters
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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Japan

Japan, UK, Italy to develop next-generation fighter jet

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Britain

Starmer pledges measurable milestones to rebuild UK in ‘plan for change’

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Britain

UK transport minister quits over decade-old mobile phone fraud case

Louise Haigh resigns over historical conviction, says case would only become a ‘distraction’.

Louise Haigh has resigned as transport minister. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK’s Starmer vows to slash immigration, reform points-based system

Official data shows net migration into Britain at a record 900,000 in the year to June 2023, much higher than original estimates.

Britain

UK government to create new spiking criminal offence

UK takes aim at drink-spiking, alongside a worrying new phenomenon of needle spiking.

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G20

At G20, Xi and Albanese discuss improved China-Australia trade relations

Both leaders note progress, with the Australian prime minister saying: ‘Trade is flowing more freely to the benefit of both countries.’.

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping speaks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as they prepare for a group photo during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. Photo: Reuters
G20

UK’s Starmer says will meet China’s Xi at G20 summit in Brazil

Keir Starmer will be the first UK prime minister to meet China’s president since Theresa May in 2018.

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Britain

UK’s richest man Dyson says ‘spiteful’ tax hikes will kill growth

The billionaire says Keir Starmer’s government’s first budget will lead to the ‘death of entrepreneurship’ and hurt small businesses.

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Britain

UK to expand Pacific fishing patrols to counter China’s maritime moves

‘We cannot turn a blind eye to the challenges faced by our friends and partners on the other side of the world,’ PM Keir Starmer said.

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The British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth during a training exercise off the coast of Portugal in 2021. Photo: AP
Diplomacy

Opinion | Britain’s China policy needs an additional ‘C’

If the West attempts to make China a pariah, the world’s second largest economy will be left with no option but to lean towards Russia.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy speak to the media outside the West Wing of the White House on September 13, following a meeting with US President Joe Biden. Can Britain truly have an autonomous foreign policy when it comes to the biggest competition of the day: the United States vs China? Photo: AFP
US presidential election 2024

Trump team accuses UK Labour Party of ‘interference’ in US election

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer insisted his relationship with Donald Trump was not in jeopardy amid interference claims.

China-UK relations

Britain seeking new ‘starting point’ in China relationship after Lammy visit

The two countries have pledged to cooperate in a number of areas, but lingering tensions remain.

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Britain

Alex Salmond, ex-first minister who sought Scotland’s independence, dies at 69

As Scottish National Party leader, he led the independence campaign in the 2014 referendum, but lost with 45 per cent of the vote.

Scotland’s former First Minister Alex Salmond attends a campaign event in Ellon, Scotland, in April 2021. Photo: Reuters
Diplomacy

Opinion | Chinese investment could soon pour back into Britain. It’s about time

Increasing Chinese investment could lay the groundwork for the wealth creation needed to reduce the UK’s regional and economic disparities.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping wears 3D glasses to view robotic equipment during a visit to Imperial College London, on October 21, 2015. Photo: AP
Britain

UK PM Starmer’s chief of staff quits over reports about salary

Sue Gray’s resignation came after recent BBC report that her annual salary was US$223,000, about US$3,933 more than the PM’s.

Britain

UK’s Starmer repays cost of Taylor Swift tickets after freebies scandal

The prime minister and some of top ministers are under fire for accepting donations to pay for clothing, parties, concerts and travel.

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Britain

Conservative leadership candidates grapple over immigration, winning votes

Most say the new leader must end infighting after fourteen years in power ended in a crushing July election defeat and Labour landslide.

Two of Britain’s main opposition Conservative Party leadership candidates, Robert Jenrick (L) and Kemi Badenoch (R), Photo: AFP
Britain

UK lawmaker quits Labour Party citing PM Starmer’s ‘hypocrisy’ over freebies

Rosie Duffield denounced the leader for cutting a US$400 payment to pensioners while accepting over US$134,000 in gifts and hospitality.

China-India relations

At UN, India’s foreign minister cites ‘karma’ as he criticises Pakistan, China

Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said the two countries are undermining the territorial integrity of their neighbours.

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Britain

UK’s Starmer dines with Trump in New York

British prime minister had dinner at Trump Tower, but failed to find a time slot for a meeting with Kamala Harris.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: dpa
Donald Trump

Trump to meet Ukraine’s Zelensky, UK’s Starmer in New York

Starmer to meet former president at Trump Tower on Thursday as foreign leaders scramble for face time with Republican presidential candidate.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a press conference in the lobby of Trump Tower, New York on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Israel-Gaza war

UK prime minister’s call for release of Gaza ‘sausages’ goes viral

Keir Starmer quickly corrected himself, but footage of the awkward mistake quickly circulated on social media.

Britain

Is remote work hindering UK productivity? New Labour stance sparks debate

UK finance minister Rachel Reeves says in-person collaboration boosts efficiency, while other ministers prioritise results over physical presence.

Britain

UK’s Starmer rules out austerity as Labour conference opens

The four-day gathering in Liverpool comes three months after Labour secured a runway general election victory over the Conservatives.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. Photo: EPA-EFE
Britain

UK’s Starmer mired in ‘frockgate’ row over wife’s clothes, free Arsenal tickets

British prime minister says he’s done nothing wrong as he faces flak for taking freebies.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria at Number 10 Downing Street in London. Photo: Reuters
China-UK relations

UK’s Peter Mandelson says China should meet London’s willingness to mend ties

Beijing also described as better positioned than most countries to broker peace in Ukraine war, but its economic nationalism is a concern.

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Italy

UK’s Starmer seeks to learn from Meloni’s tough migration policies

UK prime minister looks for ‘new solutions’ on tackling the flow of migrants in small boats to Britain’s southern shores.

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