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I’ll back Ukraine in talks with Trump, Starmer says 7 hours ago Damian Grammaticas Political correspondent Tom Symonds News correspondent Reuters Sir Keir Starmer will discuss the importance of Ukraine’s sovereignty in talks with Donald Trump next week, he said in a call with the country’s president. The UK prime minister reiterated the UK’s “ironclad… Continue reading I’ll back Ukraine in talks with Trump, Starmer says

Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves 13 minutes ago Michael Race & Harry Farley Business reporter & political correspondent BBC news BBC Pressure has increased on the chancellor’s tax and spending plans after a surplus in government finances missed official forecasts. The surplus – the difference between what the government spends and… Continue reading Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves

UK and Europe must step up over Ukraine, says ex-Army boss The UK and Europe may need to offer security guarantees to Ukraine in the event of a deal with Russia, regardless of US support, the former head of the armed forces has said. Retired General Sir Nick Carter said he believed it was for… Continue reading UK and Europe must step up over Ukraine, says ex-Army boss

Starmer backs Zelensky after Trump calls him ‘dictator’ 4 hours ago Joshua Nevett Political reporter Eleanor Montague BBC News Reuters Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Volodymyr Zelensky as a “democratically elected leader” after Donald Trump described the Ukrainian president as a “dictator”. Sir Keir called Zelensky on Wednesday evening and told him it… Continue reading Starmer backs Zelensky after Trump calls him ‘dictator’

New knife laws will make difference, says victim’s sister 1 hour ago Ruth Green and Rowan Bridge BBC News Family Handout Stricter rules for selling knives online and tougher penalties for those who break them will make a difference, the sister of a teenager killed with a ninja sword has said. The new measures announced… Continue reading New knife laws will make difference, says victim’s sister

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 said. The UK and Europe face a “generational challenge” and “need to do more” to defend Ukraine’s long-term security, he added. His comments come ahead of… Continue reading Europe must ‘step up’ on Ukraine, says Starmer

PM ‘ready’ to put 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 peace deal. The UK prime minister said securing a lasting peace in Ukraine was “essential… Continue reading PM ‘ready’ to put troops on ground in Ukraine to protect peace