Negotiations come as London and Brussels seek closer defence alignment in wake of Trump threats
US president lifts duties on the drink following the British monarch’s trip to Washington
Weapons makers’ shares slide as investors fear production bottlenecks and uncertainty over US defence funding
Flattery and pomp of the occasion fail to conceal strained US-UK relationship
In leaked remarks, Christian Turner also says it is ‘extraordinary’ that Epstein scandal has not affected sex offender’s US associates
Vote on whether Starmer misled parliament will follow testimony from key figures
UK hopes royals can help mend relationship strained by Iran war
Ties with the US need mending, but Britain must nurture other alliances too
UK official defends ‘islanders’ right to self-determination’
Olly Robbins leaves post as Starmer accused of misleading MPs about ex-minister’s appointment as ambassador to US
Threat comes as tensions rise between Washington and London over Iran war
Minister says she is ‘frustrated and angry’ with Trump over economic damage caused by the conflict
Prime minister says mechanism would help cut business costs and bring down prices
Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch distance themselves from the US president, having once celebrated his example
The King’s upcoming visit to the court of Donald Trump has too much riding on it
British officials acknowledge the legislation had run out of time to proceed to the statute book
Defence secretary says mission was monitored ‘24/7’ by British warships
Donald Trump says 10-point plan from Iran is ‘workable basis’ for negotiations
Downing Street reiterates Middle East conflict ‘isn’t our war’ and focus is on de-escalation
Concern that efforts to boost European defence spending could also be damaged
Conference comes after Donald Trump warns western allies they will have to secure strategically important waterway
Meeting comes after Trump criticised allies and indicated reopening the strait may not be a priority for US in Iran war
British prime minister says closer ties between London and Brussels are ‘in our long-term national interest’
Landmark case is latest twist in battle with UK government over remote Indian Ocean territory
UK Liberal Democrats had called for royal trip to be cancelled
