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Elizabeth Piper

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UK's Starmer says military talks focus on details for Ukraine support

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Western military talks on Thursday would focus on the details of a support plan for Ukraine, a

UK's Starmer says military talks focus on details for Ukraine support
Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer says 'coalition of willing' expanding preparations for post-truce Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday that Western allies other than the U.S. were stepping up preparations to support Ukraine in

UK's Starmer says 'coalition of willing' expanding preparations for post-truce Ukraine
Europe|Political|US|World

US, British commanders show unity after Trump uncertainties

U.S. and British commanders said on Tuesday joint military exercises were vital for providing Europe with a deterrent to Russia, a show of unity after

US, British commanders show unity after Trump uncertainties
Business|Europe|Political|Sports|World

UK raises threat of law enforcement over Abramovich's $3.2 billion Chelsea sale

Britain has indicated that a prosecution or other legal action could be brought over the frozen 2.5 billion pounds ($3.2 billion) from

UK raises threat of law enforcement over Abramovich's $3.2 billion Chelsea sale
Europe|Political|US|World

'Cool head' approach defines UK Starmer's balancing act over Ukraine

"Cool heads" is the mantra of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he tries to heal a rapidly growing rift between the United States, Europe and Ukraine.

'Cool head' approach defines UK Starmer's balancing act over Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Trump threatens to lose patience as Europeans float proposals for Ukraine ceasefire

Britain said on Monday that several proposals had been made for a truce in fighting between Ukraine and Russia, after France floated a plan

Trump threatens to lose patience as Europeans float proposals for Ukraine ceasefire
Europe|Political|World

UK, European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday European leaders had agreed to draw up a Ukraine peace plan to present to the

UK, European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

US and Britain will have trade agreement, Trump says alongside Starmer

The United States and Britain are negotiating a bilateral trade agreement, U.S.

US and Britain will have trade agreement, Trump says alongside Starmer
Africa|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he is likely to accept UK deal on Chagos Islands

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was inclined to back a deal between Britain and Mauritius over the future of a U.S.-UK military base in the Chagos

Trump says he is likely to accept UK deal on Chagos Islands
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump dodges plea from Britain's Starmer for Ukraine security guarantee

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a minerals deal with Ukraine is the security guarantee Kyiv needs against Russia,

Trump dodges plea from Britain's Starmer for Ukraine security guarantee
Europe|Political|US|World

UK's Starmer says only U.S. 'backstop' can secure lasting Ukraine peace

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged the United States on Wednesday to provide a security "backstop" to any future European peacekeepers in Ukraine,

UK's Starmer says only U.S. 'backstop' can secure lasting Ukraine peace
Europe|Political|US|World

UK's Starmer boosts defence spending on eve of Washington trip

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday he would increase annual defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and target a 3% level last seen

UK's Starmer boosts defence spending on eve of Washington trip
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer vows to uncover failings, lead change after Southport murders

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed on Tuesday to "leave no stone unturned" to uncover failings in preventing the killings of three girls at

UK's Starmer vows to uncover failings, lead change after Southport murders
News|US

Hillary Clinton at COP28 climate talks calls for insurance reform

Former U.S.

Hillary Clinton at COP28 climate talks calls for insurance reform
Economy|News|World

UK to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030, says Sunak

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday he would lift defence spending to 2.5% of GDP a year by 2030, saying the British arms industry must be on a "war footing

UK to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030, says Sunak
Election|Europe|News

Fighting for political life, UK PM Sunak calls election from weak position

Frustrated at his inability to get a clear message across to British voters, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called an election on Wednesday from a position of

Fighting for political life, UK PM Sunak calls election from weak position
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Rishi Sunak calls UK election for July 4

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election on Wednesday, naming July 4 as the date for a vote his governing Conservatives are

Rishi Sunak calls UK election for July 4
Election|Europe|News|World

'Time to choose': Rishi Sunak calls UK national election for July 4

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election on Wednesday for July 4, saying Britons would be able to choose

'Time to choose': Rishi Sunak calls UK national election for July 4
Political

Keir Starmer's turnaround paves path to power for Britain's Labour

In 2021, Keir Starmer considered resigning as leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party after it suffered a humiliating local election defeat

Keir Starmer's turnaround paves path to power for Britain's Labour
News

Rishi Sunak's UK election decision prompts Conservative anger, frustration

There were tears, anger and frustration as Conservative lawmakers digested their leader Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to call a

Rishi Sunak's UK election decision prompts Conservative anger, frustration
Election|Europe|News|Opinion|Political

UK's Starmer seeks to reassure voters with defence pledge

British opposition leader Keir Starmer pledged on Monday to secure the country's armed forces and nuclear deterrent, trying to reassure voters before an election

UK's Starmer seeks to reassure voters with defence pledge
Europe|News

In blow to PM, Brexit champion Nigel Farage to stand in UK election

Nigel Farage, who helped champion Britain's departure from the European Union, said on Monday he would stand as a candidate in next month's

In blow to PM, Brexit champion Nigel Farage to stand in UK election
Economy

In heated debate, Britain's Sunak, Starmer go head-to-head on the economy

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour challenger Keir Starmer went head-to-head on Tuesday over how to boost Britain's economy,

In heated debate, Britain's Sunak, Starmer go head-to-head on the economy
Business|News

UK firms reassured by Labour's employment law proposals

When Keir Starmer's Labour pulled ahead in the polls in 2023, British business leaders started to fret that, if elected, the opposition party

UK firms reassured by Labour's employment law proposals

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