3 h. ago Trump praises ‘friend’ the King and teases trade talks ahead of state visit

The US president said he is ‘into helping’ Britain on refining the UK-US trade deal.

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50 h. ago ‘Free speech’ row threatens to derail Starmer’s talks with Trump on state visit as government mired in chaos

Exclusive: US concerns over free speech in the UK expected to be high on the agenda between Starmer and Trump during the state visit with UK side in chaos after Mandelson sacking

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6 d. ago John Swinney holds 'constructive discussions' with Donald Trump on whisky tariffs

First Minister holds talks with president in Washington DC ahead of state visit to UK by US leader later this month

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7 d. ago SNP accused of 'rank hypocrisy' as John Swinney visits US for whisky talks ahead of Donald Trump state visit

Scottish Labour MP Graeme Downie said the SNP ‘can't criticise the US to please your base then expect them to take you seriously on behalf of Scottish business’.

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7 d. ago Tea, cakes and talking about mortality: Why we should all visit a London Death Café

Located around London and the world, these spaces are offering people a safe way to unpack their feelings about the end of life

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1 week ago Israel’s president to visit London next Thursday for expected talks with ministers

Exclusive: Isaac Herzog will make trip just weeks before UK is planning to recognise statehood of PalestineIsrael’s president will visit London next Thursday just weeks before the UK is expected to recognise the state of Palestine at the UN general assembly, the Guardian understands.Two sources have confirmed Isaac Herzog is expected to meet UK ministers and senior political figures – the first time a senior Israeli leader has been in Britain since the foreign secretary, David Lammy, met his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa’ar, on an unannounced visit in the spring. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Zelensky suits up for Trump summit: US president agrees Ukraine's leader looks 'FABULOUS' as he dons smart clothes for crunch talks after disastrous criticism during last White House visit

The Ukrainian leader was kicked out of the White House in a previous meeting after a shouting match erupted between the two leaders during a press conference.

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