3 h. ago The UK’s £31bn tech deal with the US might sound great – but the government has to answer these questions | Matt Davies

The big firms making these pledges are not charities. We know there will be a quid pro quo; we just don’t know what it is yetPeter Kyle, until two weeks ago the technology secretary, once warned that tech companies such as Meta, Google and Microsoft were so powerful that the UK needed to approach them with “a sense of statecraft” and “humility”, and treat negotiations with them similarly to diplomacy between nations. That vision endures in the form of the UK-US tech prosperity agreement struck this week. While officially a new bilateral partnership, this seems to be a deal aimed at facilitating investment from US technology companies rather than advancing collaboration on goals such as AI safety, copyright protections for British rights holders or a digital services tax.The rationale is clear: US firms stand alone atop the global AI value chain, making the country an obvious partner for a UK government seeking to “turbocharge” its AI sector. Against a challenging economic backdrop, ...

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3 h. ago Trump makes Starmer 'uneasy' as PM worried 'deal jeopardised'

EXCLUSIVE: Sir Keir Starmer appeared to struggle during "uneasy and guarded during the meetup" as the Prime Minister and US President Donald Trump sign a historic tech deal

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3 h. ago Trump state visit LIVE: Starmer and Trump to hold press conference after signing major tech deal

The US president is holding a joint press conference with the Prime Minister as he nears the end of his historic second state visit

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4 h. ago Trump says AI is taking over the world as he signs ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ with the UK

Donald Trump joked that artificial intelligence (AI) is taking over the world whilst speaking with Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday (18 September).

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4 h. ago Trump state visit LIVE: President hails 'unbreakable bond' between US and UK as tech deal signed at Chequers

The US president met with the Prime Minister for talks on the £150bn US-UK tech deal with a joint press conference taking place later

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4 h. ago Trump and Starmer sign ‘tech prosperity deal’ as PM claims new US

Starmer says deals worth £250bn are ‘flowing both ways across the Atlantic’President Trump is now leaving Windsor Castle. He will be flying to Chequers by helicopter.Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, has thanked King Charles for what he said at the state banquet last night strongly supporting the Ukrainian cause.I extend my deepest thanks to His Majesty King Charles III @RoyalFamily for his steadfast support. Ukraine greatly values the United Kingdom’s unwavering and principled stance.When tyranny threatens Europe once again, we must all hold firm, and Britain continues to lead in defending freedom on many fronts. Together, we have achieved a lot, and with the support of freedom-loving nations—the UK, our European partners, and the US—we continue to defend values and protect lives. We are united in our efforts to make diplomacy work and secure lasting peace for the European continent.Our countries have the closest defence, security and intelligence relationship ever know...

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6 h. ago Trump state visit LIVE: Donald Trump and Keir Starmer holding talks at Chequers ahead of press conference

The US president is meeting with the Prime Minister for talks on a £150bn US-UK tech deal followed by a joint press conference

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6 h. ago Charlie Kirk's friend gives harrowing account of frantic race through traffic to get the influencer to hospital after he was shot: 'We were giving CPR but he was with Jesus... but we had to try'

Christian author Frank Turek, 63, was in the car with the right wing activist after he was killed during a question-and-answer session at Utah Valley University.

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7 h. ago 'We don't have enough power': Keir Starmer's US tech deal casts doubt on Net Zero pledge as experts say just ONE data centre could use as much electricity as 3MILLION homes

The influx of US investment announced as part of Donald Trump's visit - estimated to total around £150billion - has raised fresh questions about the UK's infrastructure.

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8 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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17 h. ago TOM LEONARD: What is the answer to the incendiary question about transgender mass shooters Charlie Kirk was asked seconds before he was shot?

'Do you know how many trans Americans have been mass shooters over the last ten years?' Charlie was asked. 'Too many,' he replied. Moments later, he was dead.

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28 h. ago New airport security changes to impact Brits with 'long queues' to be expected

The EES will be rolled out from October and will mean that anyone travelling to the EU from the UK will need to provide biometric data at the border and answer more questions

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30 h. ago Madeleine McCann: What next for infamous cold case as prime suspect walks free and refuses to answer Met Police questions

Madeleine’s case remains one of the most high-profile unsolved disappearances of recent decades – but 18 years on, investigators appear no closer to bringing a culprit to justice

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36 h. ago Donald Trump to be hosted by the King at Windsor Castle as Sadiq Khan reignites feud with US president

US President will be feted with a ceremonial welcome and later a lavish banquet in a day of pomp and pageantry

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36 h. ago Trump in London: Trade Deal Talks and £31bn U.S. Tech Investment Boost for Britain

Trump in London: Trade Deal Talks and £31bn U.S. Tech Investment Boost for Britain  Sri Lanka Guardian

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36 h. ago Donald Trump to meet the King at Windsor Castle as Sadiq Khan reignites feud with US president

Britain and the US strike tech deal that could bring billions of pounds of investment to the UK as president touches down for his historic visit

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41 h. ago Labour faces questions over what concessions were made to secure a £30billion deal with US tech giants

As part of Donald Trump's State visit this week, Keir Starmer has struck an agreement that could bring billions of pounds into Britain. It will enable both countries to cooperate on areas such as AI.

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43 h. ago Donald Trump arrives in UK for second state visit as huge UK

Britain and the US strike tech deal that could bring billions of pounds of investment to the UK as president touches down for his historic visit

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44 h. ago Trump state visit: US president lands in UK with ray of hope for beleaguered Keir Starmer

Leaders begin historic second state visit with multibillion-dollar ‘tech prosperity deal’

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50 h. ago Oblique Seville backs current sprint crop to get down to 9.6sec but says Bolt will always be best

World champion says ‘only matter of time’ to reach 9.6secSeville dismisses effect of Noah Lyles’ mind gamesOn Sunday night, Oblique Seville became the first Jamaican to win the men’s 100m world title since Usain Bolt. But it turns out the 24-year-old’s mind is just as quick as his blistering leg speed.In an interview to celebrate his victory, Seville is asked if he were to design a sprinter what would he look like? The questioner expects a long answer. Perhaps Justin Gatlin’s start, Michael Johnson’s mentality, and Bolt’s leg speed? Continue reading...

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