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Starmer, Macron and Zelensky could visit Trump, says French government

Intensive international diplomatic efforts over a peace plan to end the Ukraine war are continuing.

The Independent UK

Trump hails Ukraine’s willingness to sign minerals deal ‘at any time’

The US president also said he has had ‘strong signals’ from Russia that Moscow is ready for peace.

Evening Standard

Britain dashes hope of quick Donald Trump peace deal for Ukraine warning 'there's a long way to go yet'

Trump reveals Zelensky sent him a letter in which Ukraine’s leader expressed a willing to sign a minerals deal ‘at any time’

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UK defence secretary to fly to Washington to discuss Ukraine

John Healey to go through European peace proposals with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth

The Guardian - UK

John Healey to travel to Washington and meet US defence secretary

He hailed the special relationship between the UK and the US as ‘strong as ever’.

Evening Standard

What are the key dividing lines between the UK and the US on Ukraine?

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump are key players during a period of instability that could shape the future of security alliances.

The Independent UK

JD Vance issues fresh Zelensky criticism as Trump pauses US aid to Ukraine

Defence Secretary John Healey is expected to visit the US later this week for talks with his counterpart Pete Hegseth.

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Trump hits out over calls from Starmer for US guarantees on Ukraine peace

European leaders have called for the US to provide security guarantees for a Ukraine ceasefire deal.

Evening Standard

Minerals deal ‘not enough’ of security guarantee for Ukraine on its own: Starmer

Mr Zelensky told reporters at the weekend that he is prepared to stand down in exchange for Nato membership.

Evening Standard

UK defence spending is about to boom – can British firms step up?

Keir Starmer plans to build up UK military, but domestic companies could lose out if it is forced to turn to US weapons instead

The Guardian - UK

PM hails defence sector as offering ‘next generation of secure, well-paid jobs’

Sir Keir Starmer met small and medium enterprises in the defence sector, apprentices and students at a careers fair on Monday.

Evening Standard

UK plays down French ‘one-month truce’ proposal for Ukraine

Armed forces minister Luke Pollard said various options are on the table but insisted no plan has been agreed.

Evening Standard

Increased defence spending to see small businesses offered new contracts hub by ministers

Up to 12,000 SMEs could be supported by the plans, it is claimed

The Independent UK

Healey reiterates ‘unwavering support’ in meeting with Ukrainian counterpart

The pair discussed additional military support.

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Fact check: Government plans will see defence spending hit 2.5% of GDP

It is unclear what the Prime Minister is using to claim that the increase would be £13.4 billion per year.

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Richard Madeley Shuts Down GMB Over Disturbing Donald Trump Video That Left Viewers Stunned

Richard Madeley Shuts Down GMB Over Shocking Donald Trump Video That Left Viewers Stunned

Evening Standard

Russia accuses UK and France of ‘heating up’ Ukraine war amid defence push

The accusation comes as the Prime Minister flies to the US to meet Donald Trump after promising a dramatic increase in defence spending.

Evening Standard

Starmer declines to say whether defence spending increase includes Chagos cash

The Prime Minister described the deal being negotiated with Mauritius as ‘extremely important for our security’.

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Evening Standard

Defence spending numbers defended by Starmer amid ‘silly games’ criticism

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch pressed the Prime Minister in the Commons over the spending increase and his plan for Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Europe cannot sustain 100,000-strong Ukraine peacekeeping force, former British army chief warns

General Lord Richards called for Nato countries to be ‘very grown up’ and ‘live within what is physically and militarily possible’

The Independent UK

Starmer accused of fiddling the figures on defence spend increase

The defence secretary admitted Sir Keir’s figures were misleading as the Tories demand Labour to be ‘straight about the facts’

Evening Standard

Defence Secretary declines to say whether spending increase includes Chagos cash

A figure for the value of the deal has not been disclosed, but it has been reported at a cost of £90 million per year.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer refuses to rule out defence budget being used to fund Chagos Islands deal – as it happened

PM fields questions on his announcement that the UK will raise defence spending and cut the foreign aid budget

Evening Standard

Healey suggests defence spending increase ‘something over £6bn’, not £13.4bn

It comes after the PM told the Commons: ‘Let me spell it out, that means spending £13.4 billion more on defence every year from 2027.’

The Independent UK

Foreign aid minister quits over cuts to her budget in fresh blow for Starmer - live

Anneliese Dodds warns it will be impossible to continue supporting Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan

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