End of western alliance means UK must be bolder, says Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox says Trump’s rejection of international law leaves UK and Europe facing huge dilemma The Guardian - UK · Jan 13
Britain says tanker seizure is a win for trans-Atlantic security but tensions loom over Greenland The U.S. has seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, backed by British support The Independent UK · Jan 8
Trump takes centre stage as questions linger over UK’s role in Gaza ceasefire While some question UK’s ‘key’ role in negotiations, others claim British influence was significant The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025
How will Iran’s embattled supreme leader respond to US strikes? ANALYSIS: Seemingly sheltering in a bunker with limited access to the outside world, Ayatollah Khamenei has shrinking options available, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025
Tariffs and relations with China could be first questions to arise over Trump Earlier this week, Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to the support the US has given to Ukraine. Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2025
What could a second Trump presidency mean for foreign affairs? Mr Trump has vowed to end wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024
What does a second Trump presidency mean for the UK? The economy and the approach to the conflict in Ukraine could risk diplomatic headaches for the UK. Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024
Conflict, climate cast shadow over Davos economic summit The annual meeting of global leaders gets underway in the Swiss ski-resort of Davos on Monday, with the world economy facing a year of dampened growth prospects and uncertainty stemming from geopolitical unrest, tight financing conditions and the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence. Radio France Internationale · Jan 15, 2024
Rishi Sunak needs to rally his flagging Conservatives. He hopes a dash of populism will do the trick Britain's governing Conservative Party is gathering for its annual conference The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023
Rishi Sunak takes over as U.K. PM facing enormous economic and political challenges As his Conservative Party struggles to heal divisive wounds from months of infighting, Sunak must deal with high inflation levels, elevated energy prices and a soaring cost of living. WEKU · Oct 25, 2022
Britain's political turmoil shatters its pragmatic image When the United Kingdom walked out of the European Union two years ago, Brexit supporters believed that British pragmatism and common sense would not only see them through but would allow their country to flourish as it stood alone The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022
Conservative winner Truss to make public debut as UK leader Newly elected Conservative leader Liz Truss will officially become Britain's prime minister on Tuesday The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022