9 h. ago How Jonathan Powell's people brokered Syria deal from inside the president's palace

Recent moves in Syria are understood to have been significantly influenced by Sir Keir Starmer's National Security Adviser, Jonathan Powell (pictured).

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5 d. ago Parliament WON'T be recalled for Trump speech during State Visit in September

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the US President and First Lady Melania will be in the UK from September 17 to 19.

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5 d. ago Nigel Farage demands Parliament sits in September so Trump can address both Houses during State Visit

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the US President and First Lady Melania will be in the UK from September 17 to 19.

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6 d. ago King Charles schedules Trump state visit for when UK parliament is in recess

Buckingham Palace to host US president during party conferences removing chance of Commons addressKing Charles has invited Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit in September, scheduling the trip for three days when parliament is not sitting and removing the possibility of the US president addressing parliament.Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that Trump would come to the UK from 17-19 September, soon after the House of Commons rises for its traditional break for the annual party conferences. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago ‘A terrible injustice’: Parish hits out after Crystal Palace axed from Europa League

Club chair furious at demotion to Conference LeagueHe calls for Uefa president Ceferin to overturn decision Crystal Palace have been banned from the Europa League and moved into the Conference League after Uefa concluded the FA Cup ­winners were in breach of its multi-club ownership rules.The Palace chair Steve Parish described the decision as “probably one of the greatest injustices that has ever happened in European football” and said that the club - who have never played in a major European competition - are likely to appeal to the court of arbitration for sport. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Major Kate Middleton update released by Kensington Palace ahead of State Banquet

Princess Kate will attend tonight's State Banquet during French President Macron's three-day state visit, Kensington Palace has confirmed

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