12 m. ago Tusk says European leaders heading to London to discuss joint plans on defence – Europe live

Polish prime minister says EU leaders will meet on Sunday and calls for greater defence mobilisation across EuropeThe London summit is understood to be still in planning and would serve as a forum for European leaders to get debriefed on both Macron and Starmer’s conversations with Trump during their respective visits to the White House and to consider implications for European and Ukrainian security.It so happens that Starmer is due to speak in UK parliament in the next half hour, so we could get an official confirmation of what Tusk said.I hope that this greater [defence] mobilisation of Europe, of member states and Europe more broadly, will become a fact.[Before meeting at the next European Council,] we will be in London on Sunday, together with our British friends and a group of leaders, to talk about these joint plans on defence. Continue reading...

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12 m. ago Former archbishop of Canterbury could face disciplinary action after damning abuse report

The former Archbishop of Canterbury resigned in December following an investigation into the Church’s handling of separate sexual abuse allegations.

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12 m. ago Starmer to make surprise announcement on ‘defence and security’ in Commons, ahead of meeting with Trump – UK politics live

Starmer is to give a statement to MPs at 12.30pm the Commons authories have announcedThe rightwing historian Niall Ferguson is in the audience for Badenoch’s speech, according to James Heale from the Spectator.Niall Ferguson spotted at Kemi Badenoch’s big speech on foreign affairs hearing we might get some policy tooTractors’ horns interrupt Badenoch’s speech shortly after she begins speaking. Attendant spinner heard swearing furiously Continue reading...

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14 m. ago Badenoch says US being realistic and UK needs ‘to be so too’

The Conservative leader also said she ‘wouldn’t be afraid’ to call Vladimir Putin a dictator if it were her heading to the White House for talks.

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14 m. ago Watch live: Keir Starmer gives statement on defence ahead of pivotal meeting with Donald Trump

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer is expected to give an unexpected statement on defence today (25 February), ahead of his pivotal meeting with Donald Trump later this week.

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17 m. ago Keir Starmer 'will pledge to boost defence spending' in statement to MPs TODAY amid mounting fears about 'mission impossible' trip to White House

Keir Starmer will make a statement on 'defence and security' amid mounting concerns that he is facing mission impossible at the White House.

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17 m. ago BREAKING: Watch live as Keir Starmer gives major update on defence and security

The Prime Minister is making a rare statement to the Commons about defence and security amid growing calls to ramp up spending due to the crisis in Ukraine and Donald Trump's interventions

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20 m. ago Keir Starmer to make major defence spending announcement ahead of crunch Ukraine talks with Trump

The Prime Minister is under increasing pressure to increase the UK’s defence spending amid the war in Ukraine

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21 m. ago Senior Tories attack Trump over ‘new axis’ after US sides with China, North Korea and Russia

Lord Heseltine leads condemnation of Trump warning that his actions will ‘act as an incentive’ to those who endanger world peace

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26 m. ago Revealed: Truth behind picture of Jude Bellingham's mum giving side

The real reason behind the supposed frosty interaction between Jude Bellingham's mum Denise and his new girlfriend Ashlyn Castro has been revealed.

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26 m. ago BBC apologises for Tim Westwood's 'bully behaviour' as probe results published

The BBC has release a report into Tim Westwood's conduct during his time at the BBC

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29 m. ago Trump and Macron: The most awkward moments from Ukraine meet

The pair of world leaders did not disappoint with their very awkward handshakes during their meeting concerning Ukraine

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31 m. ago George Carey among clergy facing possible disciplinary action over Makin report

He is one of 10 people named regarding potential failures in handling abuse allegations.

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34 m. ago Kemi Bandeoch says UK should be more like Donald Trump in latest desperate claim

Kemi Badenoch said Donald Trump is acting 'in the national interest' despite his interventions causing chaos around the world - and said the UK should do the same

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40 m. ago The 16 best destinations for female solo travellers revealed by Condé Nast Traveller, from fairytale castles to a South American nation where the people are just 'so nice'

The list, put together with the help of experienced solo travellers, spans the globe, from corner to corner.

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46 m. ago Married At First Sight UK fans gobsmacked as two cast members share unexpected kiss

In typical Married at First Sight UK fashion there were some secret kisses revealed at the 2025 reunion episode

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47 m. ago Trump and Macron grab knees and wrists in 'awkward battle for control' says expert

EXCLUSIVE: Things seemed relaxed before Macron touched Trump’s knee as part of a joke, which led Trump into a knee-grabbing frenzy that saw Macron try to force the American’s hand back towards him – yikes!

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47 m. ago Apple to invest $500bn to build servers and hire 20,000 people to boost AI

Apple's investment in the US comes as the company has been under pressure from President Donald Trump to move its manufacturing back home and avoid tariffs on its products made in China

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48 m. ago Musk’s latest email threat to federal workers contradicted by Trump administration as chaos reigns: Live

Big tech billionaire earlier claimed mass mailout last week was mostly a ruse to see if government employees at DOGE-targeted agencies ‘had a pulse’

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50 m. ago Bitcoin slides below $90,000 amid crypto selloff; Tesla sales almost halve across Europe – business live

Bitcoin has tumbled below $90,000 to hit the lowest since mid-November, as rising volatility hits crypto marketFull story: Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump tiesSeveral UK charities are warning that this morning’s rise in the energy price cap (which covers England, Wales and Scotland) will hurt struggling householdssThe Centre for Ageing Better is concerned that millions of older people already struggling on low incomes will be put into even greater difficulty with increasing energy costs, having already lost their winter fuel payments last year.“It is so dispiriting to learn that bill payers must brace for another substantial increase to energy prices from April. For those living on the breadline, desperately struggling to meet the basic costs of everyday living, this will be heartbreaking news.There are millions of older people who no longer qualify for winter fuel payments who live on paltry incomes that do not even cover the basics of a dignif...

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