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Trump and Keir Starmer Drop Bombshell: ‘Huge’ US-UK Trade Deal Coming Faster Than Expected

Donald Trump has made it clear that the US and UK are gearing up for a big trade deal, and he says it’s happening fast.

The Fashion Central · Feb 28, 2025

Newspapers welcome ‘warm rapport’ from Starmer’s meeting with Trump

Friday’s papers have a largely, if not unanimously, warm response to the Prime Minister’s trip to the White House.

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2025

Five key takeaways as Donald Trump hosts UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Faced with criticisms of the UK’s handling of free speech and trade, Starmer offered mild but indirect pushback.

Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2025

PM: UK will discuss peacekeeping troops in Ukraine with allies

The Prime Minister indicated he was speaking to international partners about the prospect of western soldiers monitoring any ceasefire.

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

Starmer says UK prepared to play a role in guaranteeing Ukrainian security

But Sir Keir said the current focus was on ensuring Ukraine was in a position of strength rather than any future peacekeeping mission.

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

Why have British farmers marched on UK’s Parliament?

British farmers say they will be forced to sell farms under inheritance tax reforms.

Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2024

UK joins coalition to phase out fossil fuel subsidies

The UK has joined a cross-country group as UN climate negotiations continue in Azerbaijan.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024

UK says £58bn climate finance tool to launch on London Stock Exchange

The new capital market mechanism is designed to raise money to help build clean energy projects in developing countries.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

Starmer not ‘telling people how to live’ to reach new emissions goal

The PM was asked if he is prepared to get more people to change their heating systems and tell them to take fewer flights to reach the target.

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

Starmer to tell Cop29 that climate transition offers huge investment opportunity

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to tell the nearly 100 other delegations in Baku that Britain is returning to ‘responsible international engagement’.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024