27 h. ago Watch live: Starmer speaks after key Ukraine talks with ‘coalition of the willing’

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer holds a press conference in Paris on Thursday, 27 March, after a summit of Ukraine’s allies, to accuse Vladimir Putin of making “hollow promises” in ceasefire talks.

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28 h. ago ‘Good chance’ Reeves will have to raise taxes in autumn budget, thinktank says – UK politics live

Institute for Fiscal Studies also warns Reeves over her focus on sticking with fiscal rules regardless of real world eventsIn an interview with ITV’s Good Morning Britain, Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, said she would not accept free tickets for concerts again in the future.Asked about the controversy about her decision to accept two corporate tickets for a Sabrina Carpenter concert at the O2, she repeated the line that she used at her press conference yesterday – that a family member wanted to attend the concert (presumably one of her children, but she did not say that), and that she accepted tickets for a corporate box because security concerns meant it was not deemed safe for her to get normal tickets for the auditorium.I’m just saying I wouldn’t do it again. I felt I was doing the right thing. But I do understand perceptions.I am absolutely certain that our reforms, instead of pushing people into poverty, are going to get people into work.And we know that if you move from welfar...

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31 h. ago BREAKING: Keir Starmer to hold press conference today after key meetings with world leaders

PM Keir Starmer could also face questions on the impact of the Chancellor's Spring Statement when he appears at a press conference in Paris around lunchtime

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31 h. ago Reeves denies welfare cuts will increase poverty amid warning poorest set to be £500 a year worse off – UK politics live

The Resolution Foundation says the UK’s poorest will be £500 a year worse off by the end of the parliament due to the spring statementIn an interview with ITV’s Good Morning Britain, Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, said she would not accept free tickets for concerts again in the future.Asked about the controversy about her decision to accept two corporate tickets for a Sabrina Carpenter concert at the O2, she repeated the line that she used at her press conference yesterday – that a family member wanted to attend the concert (presumably one of her children, but she did not say that), and that she accepted tickets for a corporate box because security concerns meant it was not deemed safe for her to get normal tickets for the auditorium.I’m just saying I wouldn’t do it again. I felt I was doing the right thing. But I do understand perceptions.I am absolutely certain that our reforms, instead of pushing people into poverty, are going to get people into work.And we know that if you move ...

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32 h. ago Marjorie Taylor Greene interrupts Sky News reporter to tell her US 'doesn't give a crap about UK'

Sky News reporter Martha Kelner approached Greene at a press conference, but before she could finish asking her question, the MAGA Rep interrupted and demanded to know 'what country are you from?'

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46 h. ago Defiant White House switches to attack mode and blames Signalgate on ‘coordinated’ media campaign

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt accuses media, Democrats of trying to ‘sow chaos’

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48 h. ago Watch live: Rachel Reeves holds press conference after spring statement backlash

Watch live as Rachel Reeves holds a press conference this afternoon (26 March) following backlash to her spring statement.

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58 h. ago Trump's slip about being 'activated' raises eyebrows amid claims of KGB recruitment

Donald Trump was speaking at a press conference where he was forced to deny that members of his cabinet have been influenced by Russian information

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5 d. ago Cristiano Ronaldo loses his cool during tense press conference

Portugal are chasing a 1-0 deficit in their Nations League quarter-final second leg against Denmark on Sunday and Cristiano Ronaldo gave a frosty response to what he felt was "disrespectful" question at the pre-match press conference

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5 d. ago Furious Cristiano Ronaldo orders journalist to 'look me in the eyes' after being hit with 'disrespectful' questions in tense press conference

Cristiano Ronaldo has clapped back at reporters for asking 'disrespectful' questions ahead of Portugal's crunch Nations League quarter-final second leg with Denmark.

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5 d. ago Andy Burnham shares exactly what THAT text he was shown during Covid row said

The famous moment took place during a press conference outside Manchester's Bridgewater Hall in October 2020

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7 d. ago What you may have missed from Thomas Tuchel's England press conference

From Jude Bellingham decisions to questioning the 1966 World Cup win

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7 d. ago Emergency Alarm Hits Leon Edwards' UFC London Press Conference – Watch His Hilarious Reaction

Emergency Alarm Hits Leon Edwards' UFC London Press Conference – Watch His Hilarious Reaction  The Times of India

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8 d. ago Zelenskyy says no discussion with Trump over ownership of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – Europe live

‘All nuclear power plants belong to the people of Ukraine,’ Zelenskyy said at a press conference in Norway Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson said he was “cautiously optimistic” about the progress made on Ukraine, but was growing frustrated with Russia’s “ifs and buts” on ceasefire, adding it was up to Moscow to “prove it” that it is serious about ending the conflict.He also pointed to later talks in the UK with army chiefs and planners as an important part of discussions on how Europe can support any future peace agreement. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago 'Sorry Emmanuel, can I call you back?': Moment Zelensky leaves Macron red faced by throwing him off the phone after French president called him during a televised press conference

The poorly timed phone call came as British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer prepared to launch construction of the UK's next-generation of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines

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8 d. ago Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to implement limited energy and infrastructure ceasefire after ‘positive’ and ‘frank’ Trump call – live

Zelenskyy said he accepted US proposal of unconditional ceasefire on frontline in ‘substantive’ conversation with TrumpOpening the press conference, Finland’s Stubb says Europe faces “one of those moments of choices between two different worlds: Yalta or Helsinki; in other words, spheres of influence or equal rights and duties for all states.”He stresses that Ukraine has “an undeniable right to defend itself on its own and supported by its partner,” a right that “cannot be restricted in any way,” dismissing Russian demands to halt help for Kyiv.The principles of international law and the European security order have not changed, and there is no need to start changing them.Independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. These are the principles of the UN Charter and the Helsinki charter. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Trump says call with Zelenskyy ‘very good’ and ‘we are very much on track’ as Russia and Ukraine exchange PoWs – live

Zelenskyy and US president holds talks after a night of Russian attack on UkraineOpening the press conference, Finland’s Stubb says Europe faces “one of those moments of choices between two different worlds: Yalta or Helsinki; in other words, spheres of influence or equal rights and duties for all states.”He stresses that Ukraine has “an undeniable right to defend itself on its own and supported by its partner,” a right that “cannot be restricted in any way,” dismissing Russian demands to halt help for Kyiv.The principles of international law and the European security order have not changed, and there is no need to start changing them.Independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. These are the principles of the UN Charter and the Helsinki charter. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Trump and Zelenskyy hold phone call after senior US official defends Putin – live

Zelenskyy and US president holding talks after a night of Russian attack on UkraineOpening the press conference, Finland’s Stubb says Europe faces “one of those moments of choices between two different worlds: Yalta or Helsinki; in other words, spheres of influence or equal rights and duties for all states.”He stresses that Ukraine has “an undeniable right to defend itself on its own and supported by its partner,” a right that “cannot be restricted in any way,” dismissing Russian demands to halt help for Kyiv.The principles of international law and the European security order have not changed, and there is no need to start changing them.Independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. These are the principles of the UN Charter and the Helsinki charter. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Putin’s words ‘at odds with reality’ says Zelenskyy after Russia’s overnight attacks – live

Ukrainian president says he intends to reach out to US president Donald Trump later today amid push for ceasefireOpening the press conference, Finland’s Stubb says Europe faces “one of those moments of choices between two different worlds: Yalta or Helsinki; in other words, spheres of influence or equal rights and duties for all states.”He stresses that Ukraine has “an undeniable right to defend itself on its own and supported by its partner,” a right that “cannot be restricted in any way,” dismissing Russian demands to halt help for Kyiv.The principles of international law and the European security order have not changed, and there is no need to start changing them.Independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. These are the principles of the UN Charter and the Helsinki charter. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Putin and Trump ‘trust each other’, says Kremlin as Zelenskyy accuses Russia of breaking partial ceasefire – live

Ukrainian president says ‘next steps cannot be done without us’ and he intends to reach out to US president Donald Trump laterOpening the press conference, Finland’s Stubb says Europe faces “one of those moments of choices between two different worlds: Yalta or Helsinki; in other words, spheres of influence or equal rights and duties for all states.”He stresses that Ukraine has “an undeniable right to defend itself on its own and supported by its partner,” a right that “cannot be restricted in any way,” dismissing Russian demands to halt help for Kyiv.The principles of international law and the European security order have not changed, and there is no need to start changing them.Independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. These are the principles of the UN Charter and the Helsinki charter. Continue reading...

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