Trump pays tribute to America’s special relationship with the UK The US president also heaped praise on the King during his speech at the state banquet in his honour. Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025
Melania Trump trolled online for ‘ugly’ State Dinner gown hours after bizarre hat choice: ‘Going to the beach?’ The First Lady’s fashion choices have been scrutinized during her U.K. trip The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025
Alphabet, Microsoft Drop Billions On UK AI—Can AI And Cloud ETFs Keep Up? British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host U.S. President Donald Trump at Chequers on Thursday for talks on trade and security. But the headlines aren't only political: America's biggest tech firms are backing up the state visit with a wave of fresh investment. Benzinga · Sep 17, 2025
From parmesan shortbread to poached plums: The full menu for Trump’s lavish state banquet Including a Transatlantic Whisky Sour The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025
Trump And Melania Didn't Bow Or Curtsy To King Charles — But Did They Show More Respect To The Late Queen? Donald Trump and Melania Trump's arrival at Windsor Castle for a state visit sparked debate after they did not bow or curtsy to King Charles and Queen Camilla, though royal protocol confirms such gestures are optional. International Business Times UK · Sep 17, 2025
Is organic food really better for your health – and is it worth the cost? During Organic September, we look at what it actually means - and what we're really paying for when it comes to our food choices Woman & Home · Sep 17, 2025
Shabana Mahmood accuses asylum seekers of making ‘vexatious, last-minute claims’ Home Office says it will review modern slavery laws to save PM’s ‘one in, one out’ returns deal with France The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025
Thousands in London protest Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025
UK to explore extraditing Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brückner Met chief Mark Rowley says many questions remain and detectives are liaising with German and Portuguese police The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025
We all know what the Trumps’ absurd UK state visit really means VOICES: Days after Elon Musk addressed London protesters and called for the dissolution of the UK government, Donald and Melania have arrived on British soil. Beneath the pomp and pageantry, it’s clear what’s going on, writes Holly Baxter The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025
Nick Clegg: US-UK tech deal is ‘sloppy seconds from Silicon Valley’ Meta’s former president of global affairs says agreement will leave UK more reliant on US tech firms The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025
UK judge blocks plan to send migrant back to France under new 'one in one out' deal The ruling is a setback for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's efforts to stop people crossing the channel from France in small boats. Euronews · Sep 17, 2025
Thousands Protest In London Over Trump UK Visit Armed with signs and shouting slogans, thousands of anti-Donald Trump protesters descended Wednesday on central London to decry the US president's unprecedented second state visit to the UK. London's Metropolitan Police estimated that there were around 5,000 people at the protest. International Business Times · Sep 17, 2025
Donald Trump can’t escape shadow of Jeffrey Epstein, even in the U.K. as King Charles castle plays host to the president’s past How much longer can Donald Trump run from his past? We Got This Covered · Sep 17, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025 Carol Ann Duffy writes ‘bombsite’ poem about Trump’s UK state visit Exclusive: Former poet laureate has reader contrasting pomp and ceremony of banquet with ruins left by war
Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025 Starmer's UK's 'one in, one out' small boats migrant deal with France is struggling, but is far from sunk Keir Starmer’s government fell at the first hurdle with its France ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal. A rocky legal battle awaits
TechRadar · Sep 17, 2025 ID, please – inside the age verification "mess" splintering the US internet After the UK, age verification laws are changing the internet in the US. Here's all you need to know.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025 The Thin Duck: Heston Blumenthal’s new menu for diners on weight-loss jabs ‘Sometimes, less really is more,’ says chef as Michelin-starred restaurant offers Mindful Experience option
Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025 UK-US tech deal: Microsoft, Google investing £31bn in AI infrastructure ... Tech & Science Daily podcast Listen here on your chosen podcast platform.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025 Nationwide chair first major British lender boss to publicly engage with Reform UK Building society defends Kevin Parry after he attends party’s breakfast event, sitting next to Richard Tice
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025 Home Secretary accused of putting lives at risk over modern slavery comments Shabana Mahmood claims migrants are ‘deciding that they are a modern slave on the eve of their removal’
Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025 Tim Davie says BBC will ‘make a decision’ on Eurovision involvement Broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have threatened to boycott the contest in Vienna if Israel is allowed to take part.
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025 BBC boss says corporation will ‘make a decision’ on Eurovision after others threaten boycott over Israel Broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have threatened to boycott the contest
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025 Prince William and Kate share personal video of Trump’s state visit Prince William and Princess Kate have shared a personal video of visit of Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK.
Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025 Migrants are 'making mockery' of UK law by blocking deportations, Home Secretary says It comes after the UK-France migrant deal was temporarily blocked by a legal challenge from a man hours before he was due to be deported