7 h. ago PM hails defence sector as offering ‘next generation of secure, well

Sir Keir Starmer met small and medium enterprises in the defence sector, apprentices and students at a careers fair on Monday.

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24 h. ago It’s time for Europe to take the lead in Ukraine peace talks

Editorial: As Keir Starmer declares a ‘once in a generation’ moment for European security, the promised ‘coalition of the willing’ needs strong leadership to ensure it delivers – and so a Ukrainian peace can endure

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29 h. ago Europe faces ‘once in a generation’ moment for its security, Starmer says – live

The prime minister opened the summit by saying a good outcome for Ukraine is vital for the security of every nation represented here Kemi Badenoch said she does not agree that the Oval Office clash was part of an orchestrated “ambush”, as some had suggested, as both Kyiv and Washington were representing their “respective national interests”.The leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch, says there is no difference between Labour and Conservative in terms of British support for Ukraine. When asked about the furious exchange between Trump and Zelenskyy at the White House, the Conservative party leader said her “heart went out” to the Ukrainian president while she was watching it.I couldn’t believe what was happening. He was being humiliated. I don’t think we should conduct these sort of difficult conservations in front of the cameras and we have to remember that President Zelenskyy is a hero.He is the person who represents that strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people and whateve...

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30 h. ago Ukraine war latest: Starmer says Europe ‘facing once in a generation moment’ as security summit begins

Ukrainian president will meet with King Charles on Sunday ahead of a defence summit with European leaders

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32 h. ago 'Once in a generation moment for our security': Starmer welcomes European leaders to London for Ukraine summit

'Once in a generation moment for our security': Starmer welcomes European leaders to London for Ukraine summit  LBC

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37 h. ago Europe faces ‘once in a generation’ moment for its security, Starmer says – live

Europe faces ‘once in a generation’ moment for its security, Starmer says – live  The Guardian

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39 h. ago Why Highlands needs SNP to stop blocking nuclear power projects

Nuclear-generated electricity is a more climate-friendly route to energy security than fossil fuels

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3 d. ago Starmer’s Trump meeting ‘spectacular success’, says Streeting, as Tories dismiss president’s backing for Chagos deal – UK politics live

Health secretary hails talks over defence, security and trade as Badenoch says her party will continue to oppose Chagos dealWes Streeting, the health secretary, was doing an interview round this morning to promote an announcement about a new contract for GPs in England. He claims it will end the “8am scramble” for GP appointments.Explaining how this would work, the Department of Health and Social Care says in its news release:The new deal agreed yesterday (February 27) between the government and British Medical Association (BMA) will free up doctors from red tape and box-ticking targets to concentrate on what they do best – treating patients.The new agreed contract will modernise general practice by requiring GP surgeries to allow patients to request appointments online throughout working hours from October, freeing up the phones for those who need them most, and making it easier for practices to triage patients based on medical need. The reforms are part of the government’s Plan fo...

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6 d. ago 'At this once in a generation moment, we must step up on defence and security'

Deputy PM Angela Rayner said tough choices meant the overseas aid budget had to be cut - but vowed 'this government will do everything we can to return to a world where that is not the case'

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1 week ago Plans for cultural hub at house of William Blake backed by London Assembly

The Mayfair property offers a ‘unique opportunity’ to ‘secure Blake’s legacy for generations to come’

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1 week ago Healey: Decisions made in weeks ahead will define world security for generation

The Defence Secretary said details of a US security guarantee for Ukraine are ‘being developed’ as US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia.

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2 w. ago Starmer warns UK faces ‘generational’ threat to security as PM to meet Trump in Washington: UK politics live

Badenoch claimed Western civilisation was in crisis as she spoke to global right-wing leaders on Monday

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2 w. ago China's Xi promises policy stability at meeting with business leaders, including Alibaba's Jack Ma

China’s President Xi Jinping has met with private sector business leaders, offering them assurances that policies regarding the private sector would not change, state media reported

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