UK on ‘high alert’ to defend Falklands, says RAF chief A leaked Pentagon email has sparked concerns that the US could back Argentina’s sovereignty claim The Independent UK · May 1
‘Very reasonable’ for King Charles to speak to Trump about Falklands row Downing Street has insisted the islands’ sovereignty is ‘not in question’, but Argentina has renewed calls for talks with the UK over the Falklands The Independent UK · Apr 26
Donald Trump Plots to Embarrass King Charles as 'Payback' for UK Foreign Policy Stance: Report Donald Trump is reportedly planning to confront King Charles over the Falkland Islands during his visit to Washington, potentially straining UK-US relations. International Business Times UK · Apr 25
Falklands veteran Simon Weston blasts Trump’s threat to withdraw US support a ‘cruel joke’ Writing for The Independent, Simon Weston warned that Donald Trump’s latest intervention could ‘spark his friends in Argentina’ into restarting another similar conflict The Independent UK · Apr 25
‘Sovereignty rests with UK’: Starmer govt rejects report of possible US ‘review’ on Falklands The UK government has firmly asserted that sovereignty over the Falkland Islands “rests with the UK”, pushing back against reports that the United States could reconsider its stance on the disputed territory. The Times of India · Apr 25
Trump to raise ‘everything’ with King, including Iran war that has hit relations Tensions remain high ahead of a royal state visit, with reports the US could review its stance on the UK’s claim to the Falklands. Evening Standard · Apr 24
Donald Trump lists topics he plans to discuss with King Charles on US visit Another dispute has emerged just days before the King and Queen arrive in the US for a four-day state visit The Independent UK · Apr 24
Could Trump withdraw US support for UK sovereignty of Falklands? Proposal said to be contained in internal Pentagon email is thought to be bid to punish European countries for failing to assist in war in Iran The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Donald Trump must think again over his misguided Falklands threat THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: It would be horrifying – and self-defeating – if the Americans were to help the Argentinians plot another attempt at forcibly acquiring the islands. We must hope that next week’s royal visit prevents the president from punishing Britain for not taking part in his war of… The Independent UK · Apr 24
UK position on Falklands will not change, No 10 says after leaked Pentagon memo Internal email proposes US should reassess support for UK claim to islands because of lack of support for Iran war The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Could Trump’s anger over Iran really impact the UK’s Falkland’s claim? Downing Street has insisted the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands ‘rests with the UK’ The Independent UK · Apr 24
No 10: Falklands sovereignty ‘not in question’ amid fears over US stance A Pentagon email suggested Donald Trump’s US administration could review its position on the UK’s claim to the Falkland Islands. Evening Standard · Apr 24
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Trump’s Falklands threat is an ‘insult’, says former military leader IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 24 UK insists Falklands sovereignty ‘rests with UK’ after Trump threat to withdraw US backing No 10 was forced to respond after an internal Pentagon email set out options for Mr Trump’s administration to punish Nato allies for refusing to join the US-Israeli strikes against Iran
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2025 UK denies Milei’s claim of talks over Falklands-era ban on Argentina arms sales British government also rejects president’s claims on sovereignty over Falkland Islands as he suggests wanting to make Argentina a ‘world military power’
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024 ‘Mystifying’ why Falklands War files on ship’s bombing still not released – MP Conservative MP Sir Bernard Jenkin asked defence minister Al Carns why documents about the 1982 attack on the Sir Galahad were being withheld.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2024 Sir John Nott obituary Defence secretary in Margaret Thatcher’s cabinet during the Falklands war
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024 No 10 hits back at claim Falklands ‘will become Argentine’ in wake of Chagos row Argentine president Javier Milei said Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has shown the path for Argentina to claim sovereignty over the Falkland Islands
Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2024 PMQs sketch: No treats, only tricks in store as Rishi Sunak attacks Keir Starmer ahead of Halloween budget Sue Gray and fate of Falklands also raised as MPs return after conference season
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024 Starmer says Falklands are British and will remain British after Chagos Islands row The prime minister last week refused to rule out ending British control of Gibraltar and the Falklands as he faced a backlash over a deal with Mauritius
Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2024 What is the Chagos Islands deal? Proposals fall apart at the eleventh hour Everything you need to know about the Chagos Islands deal
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024 Fears over future of Falklands after Chagos Islands deal dubbed ‘strategic disaster’ Exclusive: A group of indigenous Chagossians are planning to stage a protest over the decision to hand the archipelago over to Mauritius, The Independent understands, accusing the government of excluding them from talks
The Guardian - US · Sep 30, 2024 ‘Do they take us for fools?’: Argentina vice-president lambasts Falklands pact Victoria Villarruel breaks ranks to claim confidence-building deal signed with UK offers only ‘crumbs’