UK politics live: Labour announce rapid national grooming gang review in partial climb down as Musk responds Home secretary’s announcement marks partial government climbdown on grooming gangs scandal The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
Italy’s Meloni to leverage strong ties with Trump — but as president whisperer or Trojan horse? After forging unexpectedly fond ties with President Biden, Italy’s right-wing Premier Giorgia Meloni is poised to leverage a more natural alliance with incoming President Trump that positions her as a key interlocutor between the U.S. and Europe The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
Fall in UK trade with EU should spur rewrite of post-Brexit rules, says IPPR Thinktank’s report details decline in trading position and also calls for new strategy as Trump takes power in US The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025
OPINION - Unshackle London and the capital will drag Britain out of stagflation We may not be in recession...yet but the markets have made up their own minds about prospects for the UK Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025
Biden Administration Seeks To Seize Russian Assets For Ukraine Biden administration's strategy to leverage frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's benefit and peace talks. Top News · Jan 14, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Strengthen Kyiv’s hand before peace talks, says Nato chief Mark Rutte says Ukraine not yet in the ‘position of strength’ needed for talks with Russia; Biden says US and allies ‘can’t walk away’. What we know on day 1.056 The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2025
Venezuela's Maduro Sworn In For Third Term Amid Opposition Outcry Venezuela's President Maduro sworn in for a third term amidst controversy and opposition claims, sparking international condemnation and protests. Top News · Jan 11, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,052 Here are the key developments on the 1,052nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2025
Shadow fleet of tankers keeps Russia's oil money flowing despite Western sanctions The Group of Seven democracies have sought to crimp Russia’s oil export earnings that help fund the war against Ukraine The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025
US, UK Unveil Widespread Sanctions Against Russia's Energy Sector The United States and Britain on Friday announced sanctions against Russia's energy sector, including oil giant Gazprom Neft, just days before outgoing President Joe Biden leaves office. International Business Times · Jan 10, 2025
US and UK will target Russia’s energy sector with new sanctions as Biden prepares to leave office Biden administration officials say the sanctions are being imposed now because they are not likely to add to inflation The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025
President Biden Embarks On Final Foreign Trip As President President Biden's final foreign trip to Rome and Vatican City focuses on global partnerships, peace initiatives, and humanitarian efforts to address global... Top News · Jan 8, 2025
Labour MP urges Government to seize frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine Blair McDougall, East Renfrewshire MP, said the frozen assets should be used in full to support the Ukrainian war effort. Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2025
Did Jimmy Carter blow royal etiquette by kissing Queen Mother on the lips? The late former US president is said to have made the faux pas after a state banquet in 1977 The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024
Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2024 PM demands ‘concrete proposals’ on growth from regulators Sir Keir Starmer has written to regulators following a difficult economic start to his premiership.
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024 Voices: Rachel Reeves is relying on a risky strategy – that may well backfire COMMENT: The chancellor’s approach can hardly be considered prudent – especially when it depends so heavily on economic growth, writes John Rentoul
The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024 Trump versus trade: the global economic outlook for 2025 in five charts Unpredictable change will sweep through America, while old problems, from war to inflation, are likely to afflict other countries
The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024 Starmer inspired by Northern Ireland to launch project for peace in Israel-Gaza Sir Keir Starmer has announced Britain will lead an international initiative to bring peace to the Middle East
The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024 Voices: Middle East peace talks may seem impossible – but we cannot afford another ‘next time’ COMMENT: The prime minister is right to commit to an international fund to help the Middle East, write former MPs Alistair Burt and Wayne David. We need to invest in both top-down and bottom-up peace-making initiatives
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024 Liaison committee day. This was Keir Time. He’d dreamed of it for most of his life Being asked about what he has been doing is Starmer’s idea of fun. There’s nothing he likes more than going on and on about himself
Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2024 Starmer urges G7 to be ‘cautious’ about next steps in Syria The G7 leaders again stressed the importance of respecting Syria’s territorial integrity after the overthrow of Bashar Assad.
Roll Call · Dec 13, 2024 Trump signals foreign policy will run through him despite nominee noise - Roll Call President-elect Donald Trump, in a sweeping interview, suggested foreign policy and national security policy would start and stop with him.
International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024 G7 To Meet On Syria, Government Pledges 'Rule Of Law' G7 leaders will attempt Friday to forge a common approach to the new government of Syria, which has pledged to protect the rule of law after years of abuses under ousted president Bashar al-Assad.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 13, 2024 G7 to meet on Syria as government pledges 'rule of law' G7 leaders will attempt Friday to forge a common approach to the new government of Syria, which has pledged to protect the rule of law after years of abuses under ousted president Bashar al-Assad.
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2024 Healey: Proscription status of Syria’s new rulers is not a matter for now The Defence Secretary said the UK was focused on ensuring a stable, peaceful transition in Syria.