2 h. ago Starmer faces challenging week amid Mandelson fallout and frustrated MPs

It comes as US President Donald Trump is set to arrive for a state visit.

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2 h. ago Armed response vehicles, baton guns and ballistic helmets: Inside the police operation for Trump’s UK visit

King is to host US president and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, at Windsor Castle from Wednesday to Friday

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3 h. ago Fashion code Melania Trump must follow on her Royal visit... and the rule she absolutely CANNOT break to make trip the jewel in her First Lady crown

An expert has revealed the clothing protocol that Melania Trump must follow during her UK state visit this week.

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7 h. ago What’s happening next week? Trump’s UK visit, Emmy Awards, London Fashion Week & more

What’s happening next week? Trump’s UK visit, Emmy Awards, London Fashion Week & more  Mint

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9 h. ago King Charles fuming over Keir Starmer decision just days before Donald Trump visit

King Charles has reportedly been left frustrated by the Lord Mandelson controversy, which has created a "distraction" just days before President Donald Trump's UK visit

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9 h. ago ‘Free speech’ row threatens to derail Starmer’s talks with Trump on state visit as government mired in chaos

Exclusive: US concerns over free speech in the UK expected to be high on the agenda between Starmer and Trump during the state visit with UK side in chaos after Mandelson sacking

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9 h. ago Windsor's ring of steel for Trump: Metal fences are secured ahead of US State visit this week

Pictures have emerged of metal fences being constructed at strategic locations in the historic royal town as the King prepares to host both Trump and his wife Melania.

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14 h. ago Mandelson was ‘worth the risk’ as US ambassador, business secretary says

Peter Kyle says ‘singular talents’ of Mandelson were balanced against warnings over links with Jeffrey EpsteinPeter Mandelson had “singular talents” which meant his appointment as US ambassador had been “worth the risks” despite warnings in the vetting process over his links with Jeffrey Epstein, the business secretary has said.The dismissal of Mandelson as ambassador after new revelations about his close contact with the financier after he was convicted of child sex offences has caused fury in the Labour party about the slowness of Number 10’s response, as well as a major headache ahead of the US president Donald Trump’s arrival this week for a state visit. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Mandelson seen as ‘worth the risk’ as US ambassador, minister says

Peter Kyle says ‘singular talents’ of Mandelson were balanced against warnings over links with Jeffrey EpsteinPeter Mandelson had “singular talents” which meant his appointment as US ambassador had been seen as “worth the risks” despite warnings in the vetting process over his links with Jeffrey Epstein, the business secretary has said.The dismissal of Mandelson as ambassador after new revelations about his close contact with the financier after he was convicted of child sex offences has caused fury in the Labour party about the slowness of Number 10’s response, as well as a major headache ahead of the US president Donald Trump’s arrival this week for a state visit. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Peter Mandelson seen as ‘worth the risk’ as US ambassador, minister says

Peter Kyle says ‘singular talents’ of Mandelson were balanced against warnings over links with Jeffrey EpsteinPeter Mandelson had “singular talents” that meant his appointment as US ambassador had been seen as “worth the risks” despite warnings in the vetting process over his links with Jeffrey Epstein, the business secretary has said.The dismissal of Mandelson as ambassador following new revelations about his close contact with Epstein after the financier was convicted of child sex offences has caused fury in the Labour party about the slowness of No 10’s response, as well as a major headache before the US president Donald Trump’s arrival this week for a state visit. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Ministers hail US financial services deals ahead of Trump state visit to UK

Keir Starmer hopes to move on from recent scandals and regain political initiative

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16 h. ago Kate Middleton enters 'time of change' as she's poised with royals to woo Trump

The Princess of Wales is gearing up for a busy week ahead with Doanld Trump's state visit to the UK, where she will play a huge role - and it seems it will mark the start of a significant period for the princess

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26 h. ago Trump and Melania 'thrilled' Kate will be 'front and centre' during two

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania are 'thrilled' that the Princess of Wales will be 'front and centre' during their two-day State visit.

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26 h. ago MPs urge maximum pressure on US over tariffs ahead of Donald Trump’s state visit

The Commons Business and Trade Committee also urged the Government to seal a deal on aluminium and pharmaceuticals.

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26 h. ago Donald Trump to swerve UK state visit protest with Keir Starmer Chequers reception

Former Tory MP Gavin Barwell, who worked in Downing Street during the previous state visit of the US president warned ministers should organise events away from protests

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28 h. ago King Charles complains Mandelson scandal is an 'unwelcome distraction' from Trump's state visit

Palace officials have been 'dismayed' by the fact that the Lord Mandelson furore has blown up on the eve of Donald Trump's visit.

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28 h. ago Citi Group among US finance firms pledging investment into UK before Trump visit

Companies are also committing to ramp up commercial activity between the US and UK in the coming years.

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37 h. ago Prince Andrew enjoys canter along Windsor River as security is stepped up ahead of President Trump's visit

The disgraced royal, 65, appeared unmoved by the ongoing preparations for President Trump's visit on Wednesday when the US leader and First Lady Melania will spend the night at Windsor Castle.

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56 h. ago Trump's ring of steel: Specialist police carry out searches in Windsor ahead of US President's UK state visit, as huge security operation begins amid fears of mass protests

Huge protests, organised by the Stop Trump Coalition, are set to be held in both Windsor and London against the two-day trip, with security heightened during the US president's stay.

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58 h. ago Labour MPs warn Starmer is 'not up to the job' and losing 'trust' after Mandelson meltdown

Furious MPs are openly warning that Sir Keir is 'not up to the job' and 'trust is eroding' in the wake of the meltdown.

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