Macron to tell Starmer 'Brexit has failed' as PM battles for EU reset Sir Keir Starmer will urge EU leaders to bear down on Vladimir Putin’s Russia on Monday Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025
Police crack down on resurgent protests in Georgia Opposition leader Nika Melia and former mayor Gigi Ugulava arrested during a rally in Tbilisi. Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2025
UK and European shares slump after Trump signals EU next for tariffs London’s FTSE 100 Index fell sharply as the US president claimed the UK is ‘out of line’, but suggested a deal is possible with Britain. Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025
Macron to tell Starmer his EU reset is evidence Brexit has failed French officials said to believe UK being pushed back into the EU fold after being weakened by Brexit The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025
Whisky tariff fears as Donald Trump claims UK ‘out of line’ after EU meeting THE looming prospect of a trade war with the US and fears Donald Trump could bring back a damaging whisky tariff have been heightened after the US… The National (Scotland) · Feb 3, 2025
EU ready to react to ‘unnecessary and stupid’ tariffs threatened by Trump, leaders say – as it happened EU leaders signal that the bloc would be prepared to retaliate against the US if Donald Trump follows through on tariff threats The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025
Watch live: Keir Starmer joins EU leaders' defence meeting as first UK PM post-Brexit Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Brussels on Monday, 3 February, as the first UK prime minister to join a meeting of European Union leaders since Brexit. The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025
Trump claims UK ‘out of line’ as he threatens to expand tariffs to Europe Sir Keir Starmer is visiting Brussels on Monday to discuss defence issues, but the looming trade war with the US could overshadow talks. The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025
US, EU and UK stock markets hit by global trade war fears as JPMorgan says Trump administration may be ‘business unfriendly’ – as it happened European markets fall as Trump says EU tariffs will ‘definitely happen’, but stocks recover after Mexican tariffs delayed by a month The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025
Ukrainian refugees face losing jobs and homes due to UK visa extension uncertainty Home Office process will leave some with eight-week gap when they are unable to prove right to live and work in UK The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025
UK politics - latest: Farage admits UK's post-Brexit deal with EU 'not very good' as Reform top shock new poll US president warns of EU tariffs ‘soon’ as row risks overshadowing PM’s key meeting with European leaders The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025
Keir Starmer calls for 'open and strong' UK-US trade ties after Donald Trump delays tariffs on Canada US President says: ‘UK is out of line but...I think that one can be worked out. But the European Union, it’s an atrocity what they’ve done’ Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025
EU leaders in Brussels to push for more security, defence funding European Union leaders are gathering in Brussels on Monday to discuss boosting Europe's military funding in the face of multiple threats, including Russia's war on Ukraine – which is about to enter its third year. Radio France Internationale · Feb 3, 2025
Eyeing Trump And Putin, EU, UK, NATO Leaders Talk Defence EU leaders huddle Monday with Britain's prime minister and the head of NATO to discuss efforts to boost Europe's defences faced with an aggressive Russia -- as Donald Trump demands America's allies spend much more. International Business Times · Feb 3, 2025
International Business Times · Feb 3, 2025 Starmer To Urge Europe To 'Bear Down' On Putin At Landmark Talks Prime Minister Keir Starmer will urge European leaders to "continue bearing down" on Russian President Vladimir Putin when the UK premier becomes the first to attend a European Council gathering since Brexit on Monday.
Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025 What the papers say – February 3 Countries hit by Donald Trump’s tariffs have vowed retaliation.
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025 Trump trade war threatens to overshadow Starmer’s key meeting with EU leaders US president threatens Europe with new tariffs ‘soon’, but suggests deal can be struck with UK
Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025 Threat of Trump trade war looms over Starmer’s meeting with EU leaders The Prime Minister will urge Europe to bear down on Russia when he meets the heads of the 27 EU governments on Monday.
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2025 Starmer challenges EU leaders to boost defence spending ahead of post-Brexit reset talks At a meeting with EU heads of state in Brussels on Monday, the prime minister will challenge Britain’s European allies to ramp up their defence spending to keep the continent safe from Vladimir Putin’s ‘campaign of sabotage and destruction’
Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2025 Starmer to urge European chiefs to bear down on Russia at EU meeting The Prime Minister will meet European Council leaders as he continues efforts to ‘reset’ Britain’s relationship with the trade bloc.
International Business Times · Feb 2, 2025 Georgia Police Arrest Two Opposition Leaders At Protest Georgian police arrested two opposition leaders during a street protest against the ruling party Sunday, a moved quickly denounced by the European Union, which denounced Tbilisi's "brutal crackdown".
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025 Keir Starmer to discuss European defence with all 27 EU leaders Possible security pact overshadowed by need to settle EU-UK dispute over fishing rights
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025 How Donald Trump’s trade tariffs could affect the UK From rising gilt yields to higher inflation, the UK may suffer indirectly from US tariffs
International Business Times · Feb 2, 2025 EU Vows Firm Response If Trump Unleashes Tariffs The European Union insisted Sunday it would retaliate "firmly" if US President Donald Trump hit it with tariffs, as Brussels decried his sweeping measures against Canada, Mexico and China.
International Business Times · Feb 2, 2025 Starmer Hails 'Real Progress' On UK-Germany Ties At Scholz Talks Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday hailed "real progress" in the UK's relationship with Germany as he hosted Chancellor Olaf Scholz for talks, with Ukraine high on the agenda.