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5 Takeaways From the U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement
The United States and Britain announced on Thursday that they had reached a deal that would reduce tariffs on some imports, such as steel,…
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U.S. Trade Deal Could Lift UK Economy, but Won’t Transform It
The British government made faster economic growth its No. 1 mission. But efforts to kick-start it have been repeatedly knocked off course…
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Trump deal is a significant achievement for Starmer
Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent The UK has been desperate for a deal of this sort with the US since President Donald Trump…
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PMQs: Keir Starmer defends winter fuel cuts in face of calls for U-turn
Becky Morton Political reporter PMQs: Badenoch presses PM on winter fuel payment Sir Keir Starmer has defended the decision to axe winter…
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India and UK Strike Trade Deal Amid Trump’s Tariff Upheaval
Britain and India agreed to a trade deal on Tuesday, strengthening economic ties between two of the world’s largest economies amid…
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Wales' Labour first minister Eluned Morgan says she will 'call out' Starmer
David Deans Political reporter, BBC Wales News Wales' First Minister Eluned Morgan has said she will "call out" Labour in Westminster when…
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Supported housing is in crisis, letter to PM Keir Starmer says
Eleanor Lawrie Social Affairs Reporter Supported housing, which helps vulnerable or disabled people live independently, is in crisis, an…
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Keir Starmer does not believe trans women are women, No 10 says
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer does not believe transgender women are women, his official spokesman has said. In March 2022, when he was…
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Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive' trade talks, No 10 says
Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump discussed "ongoing and productive" trade talks, No 10 has said, in their first call since the US…
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Starmer to set out plan for more police patrols at peak times
Joshua Nevett Political reporter Police forces will have dedicated teams of officers focused on patrolling town centres at peak times in…
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Keir Starmer criticises watchdog's benefits forecasts
Kate Whannel Political reporter Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has criticised how the Office for Budget Responsibility watchdog has…
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Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive negotiations' on economic deal
Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have agreed that "productive negotiations" about an economic deal between the UK and US will "continue…
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Starmer says sanctions should increase on Russia to secure Ukraine peace
James Gregory and Laura Gozzi BBC News Starmer: 'Now is the time for increasing sanctions on Russia' Western sanctions on Russia need to…
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Publish pothole progress or lose cash, PM Starmer tells England councils
Councils in England must show how they are improving roads and tackling what the government describes as a "pothole plague" or lose out on…
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Trump envoy Steve Witkoff dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer's plan for an international force to support a ceasefire in Ukraine has been dismissed as "a posture and a pose" by…
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Putin would 'breach' Ukraine deal if it is not defended, says Sir Keir Starmer
Russian President Vladimir Putin would breach a peace deal with Ukraine if it is not defended, Sir Keir Starmer has said, after attending…
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Watch: Starmer visits UK nuclear-armed submarine
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has visited the crew of HMS Vanguard after the submarine returned to UK waters after months of undersea…
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Starmer backs Zelensky after Trump 'dictator' claim
Joshua Nevett Political reporter Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed support for Volodymyr Zelensky as a "democratically elected…
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Europe must 'step up' on Ukraine, says Starmer
Countries across Europe must "step up" their defence capabilities and funding to protect Ukraine, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has…
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Starmer 'ready' to put UK troops on ground in Ukraine to protect peace
Sir Keir Starmer has said he is "ready and willing" to put UK troops on the ground in Ukraine to help guarantee its security as part of a…
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King Charles makes rare joint visit with Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner
King Charles has given Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer a guided tour of his environmentally friendly, sustainable housing project in…
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Starmer under fire amid row over cost of Chagos Islands deal
Paul Seddon Political reporter Sir Keir Starmer has come under fire at PMQs after Mauritius said the UK had agreed to change payment terms…