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Who are the key candidates to be the UK’s ambassador to the US as Donald Trump returns to the White House?

Our next man – or woman – in Washington will need all the political and diplomatic nous they can muster. Who will Keir Starmer pick and can he win over the next US president?

The Independent UK

Britain should move past ‘special relationship’ with US, Lord Mandelson claims

Peter Mandelson is a favourite to replace Dame Karen Pierce as the UK’s ambassador to the US

The Independent UK

‘Nobody has spoken to me’ about US ambassador job, says Mandelson

Dame Karen Pierce’s term in Washington DC is due to end in early 2025

Evening Standard

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Farage’s new bid to be unofficial UK ambassador to Donald Trump

The Reform UK leader said he has ‘got a great relationship’ with the president-elect

The Independent UK

Downing Street to decide upon new US ambassador within days

David Miliband, Peter Mandelson and Cathy Ashton thought to be on shortlist for diplomatic role

The Guardian - UK

What next for the special relationship? What Keir Starmer needs to navigate in a second Trump term

Keir Starmer may well have gone to bed on Tuesday night hoping to wake up on Wednesday morning to find himself teamed professionally with Kamala Harris – a fellow state prosecutor of the centre-left who happens also to be the leader of both the free world and his country’s closest…

The Conversation

UK will ask US ambassador Karen Pierce to stay in post for Trump transition

Experienced envoy is considered best person to help guide Labour government during potentially fraught period

The Guardian - UK

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Government wants current ambassador to US ‘to keep on doing the job’ – minister

Dame Karen Pierce was appointed in 2020 and navigated Donald Trump’s final year of his first presidential term.

The Independent UK

No 10 believes it has done its homework for a Trump presidency

Keir Starmer’s team expected a Trump win and has long been building bridges despite political differences

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - The real story behind the Labour-Trump row that everyone missed

“The Brits are Coming!” screamed the headline of the Trump campaign’s press release. It turned out to be the most moderate part of it. An absolute masterclass in hyperbole followed. Accusations of “illegal foreign assistance” and “anti-American election interference”, a parallel to the 243rd anniversary last week of the surrender…

Evening Standard

“There was a boy playing some Lonnie Donegan songs on acoustic guitar. He said, ‘If you bring your guitar to school, I’ll show you some chords’”: Jimmy Page reflects on his guitar journey as the British Embassy celebrates his achievements

The Led Zeppelin icon was honored in Washington D.C. for “his and the band's more than five decades making brilliant British music – and his life of philanthropy”

Guitar World

Jimmy Page honoured by British Embassy in Washington - watch video of speech

Film has emerged of Jimmy Page's speech at the exclusive Washington event, attended by the US Attorney General, the US Chief Justice and more

Louder

Keir Starmer to ‘wait until US election to name new ambassador’

Exclusive: PM wants to see whether Trump or Biden win before making pick, sources say, after considering Miliband and Mandelson

The Guardian - UK

British Ambassador Discusses NATO, Ukraine, And Russia Relations

British Ambassador Karen Pierce advocates for sanctions against Russia, praises Ukrainian resilience, and reaffirms support for NATO in the face of evolvin...

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Wales Online

Baby talk could be used to diagnose autism years earlier

"The fact we can reliably identify children with autism using such a simple and rapid test is really remarkable"

The Independent UK

Where are Prince William and Kate visiting today?

Couple’s visit will centre around second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony on Friday

The Independent UK

What are Prince William and Kate Middleton doing in Boston?

Couple’s visit will centre around second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony on Friday

The Independent UK

HMS Queen Elizabeth anchors in New York as Truss plans to strengthen UK-US bond

The Royal Navy’s flagship dropped anchor within sight of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour on Sunday.

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The Guardian - US

Queen’s memorial service briefly unites strife-torn Washington

Political leaders including Kamala Harris gathered to remember the British monarch in sombre event at National Cathedral

Evening Standard

Former Ambassador Sir Christopher Meyer dies, aged 78

His death was confirmed by current Ambassador Karen Pierce on Twitter

Daily Mirror

Ex-US ambassador Sir Christopher Meyer dies in the French Alps aged 78

Former UK Ambassador to the United States Sir Christopher Meyer has died at the age of 78, after suffering a stroke while on holiday with his wife in the French Alps

The Independent UK

Former British Ambassador to the US, Sir Christopher Meyer, dies aged 78

His death was confirmed by current Ambassador Karen Pierce on Twitter following a report in the Daily Mail.

The Guardian - AU

How are Australians feeling after more than two years of Covid? Exhausted, mostly

We are trying to get back to normal life but the pandemic and its dislocating effects have not disappeared, experts say

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