44 m. ago Trump tells Starmer to use the military to stop illegal migration and small boats

Leaders’ wives watch as marathon press conference ends historic state visit

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63 m. ago Nvidia unveils £2bn investment to help UK’s AI entrepreneurs

Downing Street said the partnership would strengthen Britain’s position as a global AI leader.

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1 hour ago Donald Trump tells Keir Starmer to send in the military to stop the small boats crisis as state visit ends

The US president says Putin ‘let me down’ and admits disagreement over Gaza at joint press conference with Prime Minister as historic second state visit comes to an end

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2 h. ago What investments did the UK secure during US president’s state visit?

Deals worth £150bn ‘delighted’ Sir Keir Starmer but more details are needed on the commitments

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2 h. ago YouTube best place for Spitting Image amid Kimmel show suspension – Al Murray

The comedy puppet show is making a return and promises skits featuring Donald Trump, Sir Keir Starmer and the King.

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2 h. ago Trump state visit LIVE: President heads back to US as historic two

The US President are on their way back to the US after taking off on Air Force One at Stansted Airport shortly before 6pm this evening

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2 h. ago Trump turns fire on Putin and lauds UK in press conference with Starmer

US president also advises PM to use military to stop irregular migration at conclusion of his second state visit Donald Trump has accused Vladimir Putin of letting him down in a joint press conference with Keir Starmer during which the US president piled criticism on his Russian counterpart.Trump said on Thursday that he had hoped to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine soon after entering office, but that Putin’s actions had prevented him from doing so. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The Guardian view on Trump’s state visit to Britain: plenty of glitter, but this was gilt, not gold | Editorial

The hyperbole is in sharp contrast to the actual achievements, but in this new era minimising damage and buying time look like winsAn unprecedented second state visit for a US president. An “extra-large” guard of honour. The UK rolled out not only the red carpet, royal welcome and golden carriage but also the superlatives for Donald Trump’s visit. Sir Keir Starmer’s hyperbole on the memorandum of understanding on tech made his guest look almost understated: the prime minister boasted that the transatlantic partnership paved the way for new technologies to “amplify human potential, solve problems, cure diseases, make us richer and freer”.Yet there was an inverse relationship between the pomp and ceremony of this trip and its real import, between the grand declarations of amity and the actual state of transatlantic ties. The US president soaked up the sycophancy and was obliging enough to hymn the “priceless” relationship. But while Mr Trump grumbled that Vladimir Putin had “real...

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2 h. ago MIKEY SMITH: I was at Donald Trump and Keir Starmer's press conference

Much like the weather over Chequers today, Donald Trump and Keir Starmer's press conference always felt like it was at risk of going very, very wrong... but never quite did

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2 h. ago Trump boards Air Force One back to the US after hailing 'special relationship' with Britain as historic state visit draws to a close: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments on the final day of Donald Trump's state visit to the UK as the US President heads to Chequers where he will be hosted by Keir Starmer.

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3 h. ago Trump state visit LIVE: President heads back to US after suggesting Starmer calls in military to stop small boats

The US president says Putin ‘let me down’ and admits disagreement over Gaza at joint press conference with Prime Minister as historic second state visit comes to an end

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3 h. ago MIKEY SMITH: 12 unhinged moments from Donald Trump's rambling press conference with Keir Starmer

There was no massive blow up between US President Donald Trump and Keir Starmer, but there were plenty of borderline unhinged moments - and one particularly weird slap on the back

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3 h. ago Donald Trump encourages Keir Starmer to use military to tackle illegal immigration

Mr Trump was not particularly outspoken as he fielded questions from reporters with Sir Keir.

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3 h. ago Starmer defends UK commitment to free speech at press conference with Trump amid American criticism

Prime Minister addresses criticism from influential American figures amid accusations that new online safety laws restrict freedom of speech

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3 h. ago Ben Jennings on Keir Starmer’s negotiations with Donald Trump – cartoon

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3 h. ago Six key takeaways from Donald Trump’s press conference with Keir Starmer

The Independent looked at the key takeaways after the pair’s media grilling

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3 h. ago Trump state visit LIVE: President suggests Starmer calls in military to stop small boats before heading back to US

The US president says Putin ‘let me down’ and admits disagreement over Gaza at joint press conference with Prime Minister as historic second state visit nears end

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3 h. ago Trump confused Armenia with Albania and claimed not to know Mandelson

The US president appeared alongside Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Chequers for a press conference to round off his state visit to Britain.

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4 h. ago Donald Trump: Five key takeaways from press conference with Sir Keir Starmer

The US President seemed to be on his best behaviour during his visit to the Prime Minister’s country residence.

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4 h. ago Trump says he does not know Peter Mandelson when asked about Epstein links

The US president dismissed a question about the former UK ambassador to Washington during a Chequers press conference.

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