No evidence Andrew vetted to become trade envoy: files A letter headed "Duke of York's travel" has been released as part of a trove of files related to the former prince Andrew's appointment as UK trade envoy. AAP · May 21
No evidence of formal security vetting when Andrew became UK trade envoy, minister says Documents released by government also show late queen was ‘very keen’ for her son to have prominent role The Guardian - UK · May 21
UK government to release papers related to former Prince Andrew's appointment as trade envoy The U.K. government is set to release confidential papers related to the former Prince Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy The Independent UK · May 21
PM ‘reaffirms’ Ukraine backing in call with Zelensky amid sanctions criticism Downing Street said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had ‘reaffirmed the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine’ in his call with Volodymyr Zelensky. Evening Standard · May 20
UK struggles to reassure Ukraine after easing new sanctions on Russian oil Diplomats mount salvage operation after ‘clumsy’ announcement upsets Kyiv The Guardian - UK · May 20
UK minister ‘confident’ of steel pact with EU ahead of impending July tariffs Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant hailed “very productive conversations” with EU counterparts on a carve-out for the UK from looming restrictions on steel imports. Britain's Labour-led government is pushing ahead with an economic reset despite political turbulence at home. Euronews · May 20
Newsletter: Breakthrough on EU-US trade deal Also in this newsletter: UK Minister of State for Trade, Chris Bryant, tells Europe Today the UK and EU are inching closer to a deal on steel, and we break down why the EU's envoy for talks with Russia could be the job from hell. Euronews · May 20
UK firms to face tougher checks on export licences to bolster sanctions on Russia News follows Guardian report on licence given to British firm exporting machinery to Armenian firm linked to Russian war effort The Guardian - UK · Apr 22
Government blocks Chinese firm’s plans to build wind turbines in Scotland Ming Yang had proposed the £1.5 billion facility at a site in Ardersier near Inverness, saying it could create up to 1,500 jobs. Evening Standard · Mar 25
‘We need to think much bigger’: trade minister calls for greater ambition in UK-EU reset Exclusive: Chris Bryant says policy agreements are being done in bits and pieces but a greater vision is needed by both sides The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
Minister insists UK steel tariff plans are ‘not very Donald Trump’ The Government wants up to 50% of steel used in the UK to be made in the country, up from 30%. Evening Standard · Mar 19
Pete Hegseth blasts 'ungrateful' Europe as Trump's Iran war sparks economic chaos US defense secretary condemns 'ungrateful' European allies for refusing to play their part in the conflict Evening Standard · Mar 19
EU calls for urgent reboot in talks with UK to stop reset deal failing Time is running out to find agreement on areas such as tuition fees EU citizens would pay in Britain and rules for food safety The Guardian - UK · Mar 16
'Sick and Grotesque': AI Video of Jeremy Clarkson and PM Keir Starmer in Physical Fight Goes Viral A viral AI-generated video of Jeremy Clarkson in a fight with Keir Starmer has sparked outrage and debates on misinformation and synthetic media ethics. International Business Times UK · Mar 12
The Guardian - UK · Feb 28 Decision to allow UK exports to Armenian firm under review over Russian links Cygnet Texkimp was approved to export machines to Rydena, but ministers examining deal after Guardian highlighted founders’ links to Kremlin military supply chain
Evening Standard · Feb 25 What's next in the Epstein scandal after Mandelson saga takes unexpected twist The arrests of Andrew and Mandelson have sent shockwaves through Britain’s political and constitutional establishment
Euronews · Feb 25 UK to release Mountbatten-Windsor trade envoy files after Epstein scandal and arrest UK lawmakers have pushed for the release of files on Mountbatten-Windsor's trade envoy role and ties to Jeffrey Epstein amid misconduct and secrecy allegations.
The Independent UK · Feb 25 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: Epstein blamed ‘Charles’ on day ex-duke left trade envoy role On 21 July 2011 Epstein wrote wrote: ‘I assume he knows that this is Charles' doing’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 ‘Rude, arrogant and entitled’: MPs line up to condemn disgraced Andrew The speaker let it be known there was no prohibition on criticising royals in the chamber. So MPs had a go
The Independent UK · Feb 24 MP suggests Epstein may have influenced Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy Shadow minister Alex Burghart said ‘it is possible to identify the hand of Epstein in Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment’
Evening Standard · Feb 24 'Rude, arrogant and entitled': Minister's extraordinary attack on shamed royal Andrew as MPs agree to release trade envoy files Ministers have agreed to release files relating to the appointment of Andrew to the trade envoy position, which he held between 2001 and 2011
Evening Standard · Feb 24 Files related to former prince Andrew’s trade envoy appointment to be released Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces accusations of sharing sensitive information with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein during his trade role.
Evening Standard · Feb 23 Reform UK's Nadhim Zahawi slapped down after reigniting 'tired man made me feel unsafe in London' row Tory chairman Kevin Hollinrake tore into the former Conservative Chancellor for a ‘ludicrous example of a personal threat to you which never was’
Evening Standard · Feb 16 Minister joins mockery of Reform's Nadhim Zahawi for saying he 'doesn't feel safe in London' after walking past tired man Sir Sadiq Khan told ex-Tory Chancellor Mr Zahawi to ‘stop being a pound shop version of Donald Trump’ after he argued the capital is not safe
The Times of India · Feb 10 UK-India FTA gets compared to ‘bag of soggy poppadums’ in House of Commons debate UK MPs across parties criticized the UK-India FTA in the House of Commons, citing concerns over services, National Insurance evasion, delayed tariff reductions for British goods, and a lack of enforceable human rights clauses. Critics warned of cheap imports and the potential impact on British workers, particularly concerning the double…