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Starmer’s Chagos Islands deal hits new crisis after judge blocks removal of islanders

Exclusive: A judge has ruled from 25,000ft in the air that a temporary injunction should be placed to block the UK government from removing Chagossians who landed on their islands this week

The Independent UK

UK PM Keir Starmer blocks Donald Trump from using RAF bases for potential Iran strike

Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly blocked Donald Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran, citing legal concerns. This comes amid rising US-Iran tensions and US military build-up. Trump had publicly urged the UK not to cede control of Diego Garcia, a key base, and suggested its use for…

The Times of India

Trump changed mind on Chagos deal ‘after UK blocked use of Diego Garcia for Iran strikes’

US president links deal with military strikes against Iran in connection with Tehran’s nuclear ambitions

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Trump withdraws support for Chagos deal as four Chagossians land on disputed archipelago saying they plan to settle there

US President Donald Trump has reversed his stance, withdrawing support for the UK's deal to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Trump called the agreement a "big mistake" and questioned the validity of claims to the islands, emphasizing the importance of the Diego Garcia military base.

The Times of India

Appointment of Antonia Romeo as head of civil service shows ‘poor judgment’, say former colleagues

First female cabinet secretary faced allegations of bullying behaviour in 2017 while working in New York consulate

The Guardian - UK

Sentencing of British couple in Iran makes it a ‘political problem’, family says

Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both 53, have been jailed for 10 years following their arrest in January 2025.

The Independent UK

UK refusing to allow Trump to use RAF bases to attack Iran

The US president’s renewed criticism of the Chagos deal is reportedly because he is being blocked from using UK bases for a strike on Iran.

The Independent UK

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Who is Antonia Romeo? Inside the rise of Starmer’s ‘Marmite’ pick to lead UK Civil Service

Former colleagues have praised Dame Antonia as ‘dynamic’ and ‘whip smart’

The Independent UK

Sharper than expected fall in net migration ‘will add £3bn to UK’s borrowing’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is due to use her spring statement to give an update on the UK economy within weeks

The Independent UK

Trump’s Chagos U-turn came after UK ‘blocked him from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran’

President Trump hit out at Keir Starmer on Wednesday, branding his deal to hand over islands to Mauritius as a ‘big mistake’

The Independent UK

‘Made in Europe’ EU industrial strategy could hit supply chains, UK minister warns

Nick Thomas-Symonds says move could also create unnecessary UK-EU trade barriers and increase costs

The Guardian - UK

Who is Antonia Romeo? Starmer appoints first-ever woman UK cabinet secretary in historic Whitehall moment

In a historic first for Britain’s civil service, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Dame Antonia Romeo as cabinet secretary, making her the first woman in the role’s 110-year history and placing her at the apex of Whitehall’s powerful administrative machinery.

The Times of India

‘He was never a prince’: Virginia Giuffre’s family speaks out as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested in the UK

While the arrest was not in connection to sexual abuse allegations against the former prince, it was welcomed by the family of Giuffre, who was among his accusers

The Independent UK

Former royal prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested amid Epstein row: What we know so far

Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on his 66th birthday, following alleged links to the Epstein Files. Thames Valley Police raided the Sandringham estate after emails and compromising photographs emerged from US Department of Justice releases. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated no one is above…

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'Nobody is above law': UK PM Keir Starmer before British ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest over Epstein links

UK PM Keir Starmer categorically said that "nobody is above law" hours before former Britain prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested by the police over alleged misconduct in public office, including "sending potentially confidential documents during his time as a UK trade envoy" to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The Independent UK

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: Former prince pictured leaving police station after his arrest

King’s brother released under investigation after questioning in Norfolk

Evening Standard

Government to pursue Chagos deal despite Trump’s renewed opposition

The proposed legislation is due to be debated in the House of Lords.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer blocking US from attacking Iran from Diego Garcia, report says – as it happened

Under existing agreements, the British government must issue clearance to the US before it can carry out military operations from UK bases

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Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as head of civil service

‘Outstanding public servant’ becomes first woman to hold cabinet secretary role

The Independent UK

Antonia Romeo is appointed as UK’s top civil servant

The appointment comes after allegations emerged that Romeo was previously spoken to about her management style

The Guardian - UK

Reform UK plan to rip up Equality Act shocking and un-British, says Starmer

PM argues party wants to send women back to ‘old days’, as he also urges Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to speak to authorities

The Guardian - UK

For or against? Timeline of Trump’s meandering position on UK Chagos deal

Washington has given its backing to the agreement only to withdraw it again – and then repeat the cycle

The Independent UK

Starmer warned UK faces ‘1936 moment’ as ex-defence chiefs urge spending boost

‘Global conflict is highly likely if we don’t invest in deterrence now,’ they say

The Independent UK

Starmer brands Reform plan to scrap Equality Act ‘anti-British’

He said he ‘shuddered to think’ what women would make of the policy

The Independent UK

Starmer says ‘no one above the law’ over Andrew-Epstein allegations

Prime minister says former prince should speak to authorities

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