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Starmer, Trump discuss trade, security over phone
London, April 19: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to free and open trade while emphasising the protection of national interests during a call with US President Donald Trump, according to a statement from Downing Street.
Britain announces further support package for Ukraine
London/Brussels, April 11: Britain on Friday announced a 450 million British pound (about 589 million US dollars) "surge of military support" for Ukraine as it co-hosted a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group with Germany in Brussels.
British, Japanese PMs voice opposition to trade war as both facing US tariffs
London, April 11: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and both agreed that a trade war does not benefit anyone.
British PM pledges support for auto industry, warning profound economic fallout from US tariffs
London, April 8: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that newly imposed US tariffs on UK goods pose a serious threat to both the global economy and Britain's industrial base. He pledged urgent support for the domestic automotive sector in response to what he described as a changing world marked by "global instability."
UK PM Starmer, European leaders call US tariffs new era for global economy
London, April 7: Following US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff move, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer engaged in discussions with key international leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, with all the leaders saying that this marks a "new era for the global economy."
UK's Labour Party suspends MP over allegation of rape, child sex offences
London, April 6: UK's ruling Labour Party announced that it had suspended its Member of Parliament Dan Norris after being arrested on suspicion of rape, child sex offences, child abduction and misconduct in a public office, according to local media reports.
Netflix show 'Adolescence' added to UK school curriculum, here's why
Mumbai, March 31: Given the overwhelming success of Netflix's blockbuster show 'Adolescence', schools in the U.K. have decided to use it to teach anti-misogyny lessons.
Macron unveils Ukraine support plans at Paris summit
Paris, March 28: French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a range of initiatives to support Ukraine at a summit in Paris, amid growing uncertainty over continued US assistance.
Alia Bhatt is in awe of crime drama series Adolescence, calls show a perfection
Mumbai, March 21: Netflix's latest crime drama 'Adolescence' is currently the talk of the town as it has impressed several Indian personalities including critically acclaimed directors Hansal Mehta and Anurag Kashyap. The latest to join the list is Alia Bhatt.
Military leaders meet in Britain to discuss plans to defend Ukraine
London, March 21: Military chiefs from some 30 countries gathered in Britain to discuss how the so-called "coalition of the willing" might function in practice to defend Ukraine in the future.
Keir Starmer supports 'Adolescence' drama to raise awareness of online violence in schools
London, March 20: To highlight the dangers of online misogyny and youth violence, Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has expressed his full support for the Netflix drama 'Adolescence.'
Russia says Europe's statement on sending troops to Ukraine is bluff
Moscow, March 16: Russia calls the statement by the United Kingdom and the European Union countries about moving to the "operational phase" of sending troops of the "coalition of the willing" to Ukraine a bluff since it was conditioned on the provision of security guarantees by the United States, local media reported.
Rights groups stage protest against China's proposed mega-embassy in London
London, March 16: Hong Kong rights groups, along with several Tibetans, Uyghurs, and local residents, gathered at the historic former Royal Mint Court in London to protest China's plan for a 'mega-embassy. '
British PM stresses commitment to Ukraine peace but avoids specifics
London, March 16: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to securing lasting peace in Ukraine as Britain hosted a virtual meeting with more than 25 political leaders. However, no detailed or updated defence measures were announced.
British PM stresses commitment to Ukraine peace but avoids specifics
London, March 15: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to securing lasting peace in Ukraine as Britain hosted a virtual meeting with more than 25 political leaders on Saturday. However, no detailed or updated defence measures were announced.
Australian PM to join world leaders in 'coalition of the willing' phone call
Canberra, March 14: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will join a 'Coalition of the Willing' phone call with other world leaders on Saturday to discuss the potential deployment of peacekeepers to Ukraine.
EAM Jaishankar's UK visit injected fresh momentum into strategic partnership: MEA
New Delhi, March 10: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar's visit to the United Kingdom last week injected fresh momentum into the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday.
EAM wraps UK visit, notes positive momentum of India-UK relations with PM Starmer
London, March 10: At the invitation of the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar paid an official visit to the United Kingdom from March 4-9 (during this period, he also visited Ireland on March 6-7), a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday.
India denounces breach of security during EAM Jaishankar's UK visit
New Delhi, March 6: India on Thursday condemned the breach of security by pro-Khalistani supporters during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to the UK.
EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with UK PM Keir Starmer in London
London, March 5: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his official visit at 10 Downing Street in London to convey warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as discussed advancing bilateral economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
EAM Jaishankar calls Chevening Scholars great advocates of India-UK ties
London, March 5: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chevening Scholars from India along with UK's Foreign Secretary David Lammy during the EAM's official visit to the country.
UK: EAM Jaishankar meets PM Keir Starmer, Foreign Secy David Lammy, discussed advancing bilateral ties
London, March 5: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his official visit to the UK and discussed advancing bilateral economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
Zelensky offers to sign aborted mineral deal with US as Europeans rally in a 'Coalition of Willing'
London, March 3: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he was ready to sign the aborted mineral deal with the US after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a “Coalition of the Willing” to back him at a summit of European leaders.
UK PM announces new 1.6-billion-pound deal for Ukraine to buy missiles
London, March 3: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain will allow Ukraine to use 1.6 billion pounds ($2 billion) of British export finance to purchase more than 5,000 air defence missiles.
Zelenskyy praises Europe's strong support for Ukraine at London Summit
London, March 3: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed strong appreciation for the support Ukraine has received during a European leaders summit in London on Sunday (local time) focused on Ukraine's future and its relationship with Europe.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets King Charles at Sandringham House
England, March 3: After meeting UK PM Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday (local time) met Britain's King Charles III at Sandringham House.
UK, France, Ukraine to present peace proposal to US: Starmer says
London, March 2: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire proposal to present to the United States, Al Jazeera reported.
Western leaders gather in London to push for Ukraine peace plan
London, March 2: Western leaders, including more than a dozen European heads of state and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, gathered in London on Sunday for a defence summit aimed at advancing a peace plan for Ukraine following a week of intense diplomatic talks.
UK PM Starmer meets Ukrainian President Zelensky
London, March 2: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Meaningful, warm meeting with UK PM Keir Starmer: Volodymyr Zelenskyy
London, March 2: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his unwavering support during their meeting in London, calling it a "meaningful and warm" discussion.
UK PM reiterates unwavering support for Ukraine, calls for lasting peace
London, March 2: Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated the UK's commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and security during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at 10 Downing Street.
Zelenskiy meets UK PM a day after Oval Office clash with Trump
London, March 2: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to 10 Downing Street on Saturday (local time), assuring him of the UK's continued support, Al Jazeera reported.
Trump, Starmer meeting: UK ready to put 'boots on the ground' for Ukraine; US, UK trade deal to be 'done quickly'
Washington, DC, February 28: US President Donald Trump met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House on Thursday afternoon.
That's enough: Trump shoots down question on Canada during presser
Washington, DC, February 28: At a joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday (local time), US President Donald Trump interrupted as Starmer replied to a question from a journalist on the issue of Canada.
Trump says 'yes' to King Charles' invitation for state visit
Washington, DC, February 28: King Charles III extended an invitation to United States President Donald Trump for an official state visit to the United Kingdom, The Hill reported.
Ukraine peace deal will happen 'fairly quickly or not at all': Trump
Washington, Feb 28: The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pressed President Donald Trump for a more substantial US commitment to protecting Ukraine if the war ends and warned his US counterpart not to reward Russian President Vladimir Putin in any peace deal.
UK PM Starmer says Ukraine peace deal cannot be one 'that rewards the aggressor'
Washington, Feb 28: The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged US President Donald Trump against accepting any peace deal in Ukraine that would "reward" Russia or its allies.
Britain to increase defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2027
London, Feb 25: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday that the country will increase its defence spending to 2.5 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2027.
India-UK Trade Deal: Joint Statement released on the resumption of negotiations
New Delhi February 25: India and United Kingdom jointly released the statement on the resumption of India-UK trade negotiations. The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, had earlier met on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in November 2024 and underlined the importance of resuming trade negotiations at an early date.
India, UK to resume Free Trade Agreement talks; UK Minister to visit India next week
New Delhi, February 21: India and the United Kingdom are set to relaunch negotiations on the long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), sources told ANI.