48 h. ago Make defence projects buy British to secure UK's steelmaking future, Ministers told

An expert-led paper commissioned by the Community Union also recommends new facilities be developed to maintain Britain’s ability to make steel from scratch, rather than relying on recycled materials

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5 d. ago Trump considers 'relinquishing leadership of NATO' and insist UK and France take more responsibility as Starmer plans return to DC WITH Zelensky to present 'united front' on peace plan

EXCLUSIVE: In line with the US's insistence that European allies take more responsibility for the security of the continent, it also expects a British or French general to take up this position.

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7 d. ago One dead and several injured with suspect arrested after car driven into crowd in Mannheim, Germany – Europe live

Local police investigating whether other suspects involved after residents warned to keep away from city centrein DublinThe Irish government has drafted legislation to remove a de facto ban on any more than 12 troops being deployed overseas as the country makes significant moves to bolster its bare and weak defence force.European Union is a project of peace, and the project of peace means that security and defence is necessarily a priority, because peace without defence is an illusion. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Ukraine needs ‘strong support from its partners’, Zelenskyy says, after Macron suggests a month’s limited truce – Europe live

Ukraine president posts video showing damage from Russian attacks as French president urges pause in air, sea and critical infrastructure attacksin DublinThe Irish government has drafted legislation to remove a de facto ban on any more than 12 troops being deployed overseas as the country makes significant moves to bolster its bare and weak defence force.European Union is a project of peace, and the project of peace means that security and defence is necessarily a priority, because peace without defence is an illusion. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Europe live: month’s truce in Ukraine would show if Putin was acting in good faith, says French minister

Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s foreign minister, picks up earlier suggestion of truce saying it would show if Putin were willing to start negotiations in earnestKeir Starmer says Europe ‘at crossroads in history’ and must support Ukrainein DublinThe Irish government has drafted legislation to remove a de facto ban on any more than 12 troops being deployed overseas as the country makes significant moves to bolster its bare and weak defence force.European Union is a project of peace, and the project of peace means that security and defence is necessarily a priority, because peace without defence is an illusion. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago International aid is as vital as defence spending – cutting either undermines British security | Emily Darlington

When funding to support vulnerable countries is withdrawn, the risk of war and global destabilisation increasesNational defence and international development are two sides of the same coin. Our long-term security requires us to invest in both. European nations need to fill any vacuum left by America’s new administration as we ensure there can be no victory for Vladimir Putin in Ukraine and Donald Trump’s decision to shut down USAid.Before being elected as an MP, I lived in Kenya and saw the vital work done by local charities that help families of children growing up in informal settlements on the outskirts of Nairobi. I met teenagers working on social media projects to tackle disinformation and prevent post-election violence. And I talked to women about the ever-present threat of rape and sexual violence. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Keir Starmer faces backbench rebellion over ‘shortsighted’ cuts to aid budget

MPs ask ‘what will be left of Labour programme?’ amid calls for rethink and plan to speak out against decisionLabour MP Emily Darlington: ‘International aid is as vital as defence spending – cutting either undermines British security’Keir Starmer is facing a backbench revolt by Labour MPs this week as anger mounts over the government’s decision to cut the international development budget by almost half in order to pay for an increase in defence spending.The Labour chair of the all-party select committee on international development, Sarah Champion, who has already called on the government to rethink the decision, has secured a debate in the Commons on Wednesday at which dozens of Labour backbenchers are considering intervening to express their dismay. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Brits warned as popular Spanish island ramps up border security with huge change

British travellers are being urged to prepare for an advanced new security measure being rolled out at a busy Spanish border among other EU borders later this year

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1 week ago Donald Trump invited for unprecedented second state visit, says Starmer

The US President said he would be visiting the UK in the ‘near future’ as he met with the Prime Minister at the Oval Office.

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1 week ago Trump’s US will need to work with UK and Europe on Ukraine peace deal – minister

A US security ‘backstop’ along with British and European peacekeepers is needed to safeguard a peace deal, France and the UK believe.

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1 week ago Trump says Putin will accept EU peacekeeping troops in Ukraine as he meets Macron

Sir Keir Starmer has said he would be willing to put British troops on the ground as part of security guarantees

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1 week ago Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine, Trump suggests

Sir Keir Starmer has previously said that he would be willing to put British troops on the ground as part of security guarantees.

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2 w. ago Brian Leishman: Grangemouth funding commitment needs to be delivered 'at incredible pace' to save jobs

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged £200 million to secure the future of Grangemouth.

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2 w. ago Grangemouth: Sir Keir Starmer announces £200m from wealth fund to kickstart Scottish hub's future

The Prime Minister has announced funding for the future of Grangemouth.

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2 w. ago Steve Witkoff: from property developer to global spotlight as Trump’s tough

His friendship with the president dates back to a late-night encounter in a deli. Now he is a loyal envoy brokering the Gaza ceasefire and peace talks on UkraineWith the first phase of the ceasefire nearing its end, an American property developer has emerged as a key figure in determining whether Gaza attains a more enduring peace or slips back into war.Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s typically idiosyncratic pick as special Middle East envoy, has also found his way into the midst of talks with Russia over Ukraine’s future, sitting opposite Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, instead of the official special envoy for the region, Keith Kellogg. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago British trainer secures £960k windfall for 946 owners of star sprinter

Expat Dan Blacker, who trains in California, saddled Straight No Chaser to follow up a Breeders’ Cup victory with overseas success in the Riyadh Dirt Sprint in Saudi Arabia

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2 w. ago Union unveils plan to secure future of British Steel site in Scunthorpe

Community said its proposal would ensure the continued operation of two existing blast furnaces at the British Steel site in Scunthorpe while two new electric arc furnaces are constructed

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2 w. ago Union unveils plan to secure future of Scunthorpe British Steel site

Community says its proposal will ensure the continued operation of two blast furnaces while two new electric furnaces are constructed.

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2 w. ago US must provide ‘backstop’ to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again, Starmer says after emergency Paris summit – Europe live

UK prime minister says future of Europe and Ukraine at stake after European leaders convene at emergency summit in ParisSwedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson told Reuters that deploying Swedish troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force is “absolutely a possibility.”His comments build on earlier declaration from Swedish foreign minister Maria Malmer Stenegard (9:40). Continue reading...

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