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Campbell likens Starmer to Bush as he warns of ‘dark place’ if Labour fails

Alastair Campbell said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer struggles to get his personality across.

Evening Standard · Apr 26

Will King Charles' US Visit Push Through After Trump's Attempted Shooting? Buckingham Palace Issues Official Statement

King Charles plans to visit the US despite safety concerns and diplomatic tensions, aiming to mend strained UK-US relations.

International Business Times UK · Apr 26

UK urged to deploy EU-style ‘trade bazooka’ against Trump’s tariffs

‘Inadequate economic security’ is putting growth and jobs at risk, says British Chambers of Commerce

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26

Britain is losing its hybrid war with Russia and is unprepared for conflict, warns top former US aide

IN FOCUS: Exclusive: Ex-government advisor and White House aide Fiona Hill leads a growing chorus of experts warning that the UK has no capacity to survive an escalation of a hybrid attack from Vladimir Putin let alone a full-scale global conflict, reports world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · Apr 26

UK airbase incident: Fire breaks out at site supporting US operations against Iran

At RAF Fairford, where the US Air Force conducts active operations against Iran, a fire broke out but was quickly brought under control without any casualties. Early reports hint at an accidental cause. Given the base's pivotal role in the current military engagement and its long runway for US bombers,…

The Times of India · Apr 26

Royal Mail investigating claims postman said he binned Reform UK leaflets

A postman is said to have made the claim in a Facebook group for Royal Mail staff.

Evening Standard · Apr 26

Black British music takes centre stage as London's V&A East opens doors

More than 125 years of black music in Britain is being celebrated in the inaugural exhibition at the new V&A East museum in Stratford, London. RFI was at the opening to explore how music from Africa, the Caribbean and North America merged to make a distinctly British sound.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 26

Taiwan's stock market surpasses the UK's despite having less than a quarter of the UK's economy — AI boom propels Taiwan forward, TSMC alone accounts for more than 40% of Taiwan's total market value

Taiwan's stock market is now worth more than the United Kingdom's, in a shift driven almost entirely by the insatiable global appetite for AI chips.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 26

‘Very reasonable’ for King Charles to speak to Trump about Falklands row

Downing Street has insisted the islands’ sovereignty is ‘not in question’, but Argentina has renewed calls for talks with the UK over the Falklands

The Independent UK · Apr 26

Will King Charles Cancel His US Visit After the Trump Dinner Shooting? Security Protocols Explained

King Charles's upcoming US visit faces scrutiny following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Security measures are under review, but the visit is still expected to proceed.

International Business Times UK · Apr 26