87 m. ago Voices: Britain is unlikely to see another moment as pivotal as Trump’s visit

Rolling out the red carpet for the US president is more than mere ceremony – our nation’s future prosperity and security depends upon it, says Tobias Ellwood

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92 m. ago Voices: As Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life, Donald Trump flies to his rescue

Though they make an unlikely pair, they share a unique bond and competitive streak – which may just work in the prime minister’s favour, says Sean O’Grady

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2 h. ago Trump state visit LIVE: US President and First Lady Melania set to begin two

US President touches down with First Lady Melania Trump at Stansted Airport on Tuesday evening

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2 h. ago 'Toddler' Donald Trump’s visit to UK slammed as 'shameful and humiliating'

Thousands of people will gather in central London this week to demonstrate against Donald Trump's second state visit - which has been branded "shameful" by campaigners

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3 h. ago Trump will 'go easy' on teetering Starmer over free speech during State Visit with PM 'on the ropes'

Labour had feared that the president could use the visit, which starts tonight, to lambast the PM over freedom of speech in the UK.

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3 h. ago Donald Trump: What is the US president doing during his UK state visit? King Charles, Keir Starmer, protests

Donald Trump arrives in the UK on Tuesday night on a second official state visit - here is his plans while in the country.

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3 h. ago Donald Trump's second UK state visit: Everything you need to know

The US President arrives in the UK on Tuesday evening for his unprecedented second state visit - here’s what you need to know

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4 h. ago Donald Trump state visit LIVE: US President to arrive in UK today amid protests

US President Donald Trump long-planned second state visit comes as members of the Stop Trump Coalition plan to take to the streets of Windsor to protest the leader's arrival

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6 h. ago Police brace for huge London protest against Donald Trump as US President carries out unprecedented second state visit

Thousands of people are expected to descend on the streets of the capital to protest against the US President

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6 h. ago What’s at stake in Trump’s state visit and why Starmer will have to treat the US president like a child

Honouring Donald Trump with a second state visit is a diplomatic strategic necessity for King and country, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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7 h. ago Stop Trump Coalition protest group issue warning ahead of president’s state visit

Zoe Gardner from the Stop Trump Coalition has issued a stark warning ahead of planned protests against Donald Trump's state visit, which they have organised "to give a voice" to the "huge amount of opposition" to his Windsor Castle stay.

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7 h. ago Donald Trump's huge security entourage for UK visit, from the Beast to hazmat specialists

A massive security operation has been put in place for Donald Trump's state visit - the President will be staying at Windsor Castle and meeting with Keir Starmer at Chequers

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12 h. ago 'Donald Trump's investment in crypto geopolitical signal the UK should follow'

Donald Trump's state visit begins today - and King Charles will host the US President and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle, where they will be treated to a ceremonial welcome

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14 h. ago Labour reignites row with Elon Musk on the eve of Donald Trump's state visit with free speech on the agenda

Downing Street accused Elon Musk of spreading 'dangerous' language, saying his rhetoric during an appearance at an anti-migrant protest in London threatened 'violence and intimidation'.

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14 h. ago Trump's tangled history with the Royal family as he meets his 'friend' King Charles

Trump has long and bumpy history with the British Royal Family.

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14 h. ago Trump’s state visit to be policed from the skies, the streets and the Thames

Thames Valley Police said they will be using drones, horses, dogs and marine units during US President Donald Trump’s state visit.

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14 h. ago King and PM prepare for Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit

The US president is set to arrive in the UK on Tuesday evening, ahead of a full day of pomp and pageantry at Windsor on Wednesday.

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15 h. ago Trump announces he will send national guard to Memphis, with Chicago ‘probably next’ – live

US president says deployment will be like the one in Washington DC and also adds St Louis to list of citiesTrump to send national guard to Memphis and Chicago ‘probably next’Secretary of state Marco Rubio will travel to Qatar on Tuesday, the Washington Post is reporting, after holding talks with Benjamin Netanyahu today in Israel.As my colleague Julian Borger writes: “Part of [Rubio’s] mission on this two-day visit is to convey Donald Trump’s irritation at the Israeli missile strike on Doha that was aimed at Hamas leadership but killed their aides and a Qatari security officer.Common sense dictates that drone technology should be harnessed to scan every elevated structure with a line of sight to a target.If drones can enable the early detection and prevention of assassination attempts, why not use them? Better to have vigilant eyes in the sky than to remain blind to would-be assassins. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Royal Family 'snubs' Prince Harry on his 41st birthday days after reunion with King Charles

The Palace appeared to snub the Duke of Sussex's birthday celebrations by failing to publicly acknowledge his 41st. The Royal Family Instagram account was abuzz with updates on Trump's arrival

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19 h. ago Stop Trump Protest group issue warning ahead of president’s state visit

Zoe Gardner from the Stop Trump Coalition has issued a stark warning ahead of planned protests against Donald Trump's state visit, which they have organised "to give a voice" to the "huge amount of opposition" to his Windsor Castle stay.

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