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Sir Keir’s first overseas trip as new Prime Minister Nato leaders are gathering in Washington on Tuesday as the alliance marks its 75th anniversary, with US President Joe Biden set to host Sir Keir Starmer at the White House. The summit will be the Prime Minister’s debut on the world stage and provide an early […]

William is set to visit RAF Valley on Anglesea The Prince of Wales is to return to his former airbase for the first time since becoming its honorary air commodore. On Tuesday, William will visit RAF Valley in Anglesey, North Wales, as its Royal Honorary Air Commodore, after he took over the role from the […]

US President Joe Biden is standing firm against calls for him to drop his candidacy for a second term, calling for an “end” to the intra-party drama that has torn apart the Democrats. Mr Biden wrote in the two-page letter on Monday that “the question of how to move forward has been well-aired for over a week […]

A mother who said she gave her cancer-stricken son a dose of morphine she believes “did quietly end his life” more than 40 years ago has died. Antonya Cooper’s son Hamish had been suffering from stage 4 neuroblastoma – a rare childhood cancer – and was aged seven when he died at home in December 1981. […]

Leaders across Europe have expressed relief but also some concern over the results of the snap election in France which left a key EU country facing the prospect of a hung parliament and political paralysis. Relief, because the far-right National Rally did not come out as the strongest party, as many pro-European leaders had feared […]

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will make kickstarting economic growth a “national mission” with major changes to speed up infrastructure projects and unlock private investment. In her first major speech, Ms Reeves has vowed to take “difficult decisions” because there is “no time to waste” with boosting growth. Labour will “fix the foundations” of the British economy, arguing that […]

The UK is a fascinating place, comprising four countries, containing within its premises the beauty of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. As such, many factors have led to its complex and diverse history, which resulted in it becoming a thriving economic hub. If you’re interested in learning more, make sure to keep reading, as […]

He’s now won the race at Silverstone on nine occasions Lewis Hamilton claimed his first win in 945 days and took a record-extending ninth British Grand Prix victory on a wet, wild and emotional afternoon at Silverstone. It looked as though Lando Norris would secure his maiden success on home soil but he was left […]

Gareth Southgate lauded England’s streetwise spot-kick heroes after reaching the Euro 2024 semi-finals and heaped special praise on Bukayo Saka for exorcising his penalty demons against Switzerland. Having stumbled through the group stage and secured a dramatic extra-time triumph against Slovakia in the round of 16, Saturday’s edgy quarter-final was decided on penalties in Dusseldorf. […]

The Prime Minister said he was seeking an “immediate reset” of the relationship between the Westminster Government and devolved nations as he embarks on a tour of all four corners of Britain. Sir Keir Starmer insisted “respect” would be the key ingredient in the bond between the new UK administration and its Irish, Scottish and […]



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