82 m. ago Trump state visit LIVE: US president meets Keir Starmer at Chequers after banquet with the King

Trump’s meeting with the Prime Minister comes after 5,000 protesters demonstrated against his visit in central London yesterday

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2 h. ago The Latest: Trump and Starmer set to sign tech deal during president's UK state visit

After a day filled with royal pomp and pageantry, President Donald Trump will meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the final day of the U.S. leader’s state visit to Britain

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2 h. ago Trump state visit LIVE: US president to meet Keir Starmer at Chequers after banquet with the King

Trump’s meeting with the Prime Minister comes after 5,000 protesters demonstrated against his visit in central London yesterday

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2 h. ago Cabinet Secretary says John Swinney was ‘representing Scotland’ at state banquet for Donald Trump

Justice Secretary Angela Constance defended Swinney's presence after an SNP MP criticised people for attending.

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3 h. ago Swinney was ‘representing Scotland’ at state banquet for Trump, says minister

An SNP MP had earlier suggested attending the event could show support for ‘genocide in Gaza’.

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12 h. ago Starmer to host Trump for final day of second state visit to Britain

Sir Keir is hoping to keep the focus of the visit on investment, as questions about Jeffrey Epstein continue to loom large.

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13 h. ago Starmer to recognise Palestinian statehood this weekend, reports suggest

The Prime Minister has previously said he plans to recognise Palestinian statehood ahead of the United Nations general assembly this month.

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25 h. ago Will Keir Starmer get ANYTHING out of Donald Trump's visit? Steel industry misery as deal to slash US tariffs is abandoned despite PM's boasts

Little more than four months on from the Prime Minister boasting of his 'fantastic' deal with Donald Trump, it was revealed that punitive levies on British steel will remain.

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26 h. ago Whisky deal will ‘absolutely not’ be derailed by Downing Street chaos – Kendall

First Minister John Swinney said the UK Government was ‘distracted’ by the issues facing the Prime Minister.

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40 h. ago Donald Trump clashes with Australian ABC journalist and confirms Albanese meeting

US president accuses John Lyons of ‘hurting Australia’ after reporter asked about his White House business dealingsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump has berated an ABC journalist who was asking questions about the US president’s personal business dealings, accusing him of “hurting Australia” ahead of crucial talks with prime minister Anthony Albanese.Trump was answering questions on the White House lawn when he clashed with the ABC’s Americas editor, John Lyons, who said he was reporting for Four Corners. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Davey resolute that boycotting state banquet will send message to Trump

The Liberal Democrat leader has written to the Prime Minister urging him to ensure Palestinian officials can attend a UN assembly later this month.

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51 h. ago Lord Mandelson ‘distraction’ could have impact on whisky deal in US – Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister claimed Labour ministers in London are ‘distracted’ amid the fallout from the peer’s departure.

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52 h. ago 'Gaza is burning... we will not back down' Israel defence minister declares as 'ground invasion of the city begins' and Trump warns Hamas 'ALL BETS ARE OFF'

Witnesses reported that tanks were rolling into the heart of the city in 'levels of war not seen in northern Gaza in possibly two years'.

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3 d. ago Starmer faces challenging week amid Mandelson fallout and frustrated MPs

It comes as US President Donald Trump is set to arrive for a state visit.

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4 d. ago Ministers hail US financial services deals ahead of Trump state visit to UK

Keir Starmer hopes to move on from recent scandals and regain political initiative

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6 d. ago Poland says UN will hold emergency meeting after Russian drone incursions

Polish, Ukrainian and Lithuanian foreign ministers say act was deliberate and coordinated as Trump offers little supportEurope live – latest updatesPoland said the UN security council would hold an emergency meeting over an incursion into the country by Russian drones on Wednesday as allies disputed whether it was a deliberate attack on Poland by Russia and Donald Trump offered little in the way of public support.Poland’s foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski, told local radio Poland planned to use the security council meeting to “draw the world’s attention to this unprecedented Russian drone attack on a member of the UN, EU and Nato”. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Furious Trump tears into Netanyahu in heated phone call after being blindsided by Qatar bombing

President Trump engaged in a tense phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, according to senior U.S. administration officials.

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6 d. ago Epstein’s shadow hangs over special relationship before Trump state visit

Jeffrey Epstein’s toxic legacy has touched the US and UK governments and the royal family.

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7 d. ago O’Neill ‘comfortable’ about decision not to attend Trump banquet at Windsor

The First Minister made the comment when she appeared before her scrutiny committee.

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7 d. ago Swinney says there is a ‘real chance’ for a better deal on tariffs for Scotch

The Scottish First Minister spoke after discussing the issue with US President Donald Trump in the White House on Tuesday.

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