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Starmer to join world leaders on call to mark Ukraine war anniversary

Keir Starmer is expected to join world leaders in a call hosted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion...

Mon, 24/02/2025 - 07:47


Starmer, Macron to discuss ‘leadership’ supporting Kyiv on Trump visit

Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have agreed to raise the importance of showing ‘united leadership’ in backing Ukraine against Russian aggression during meetings with Donald...

Mon, 24/02/2025 - 06:45


UK’s Starmer says hopes to boost ‘joint security’ with Germany’s Merz

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated conservative leader Friedrich Merz on his party’s win in Germany’s parliamentary elections Sunday, welcoming the chance to ‘enhance their...

Mon, 24/02/2025 - 06:43


UK government to invest £200 million in Grangemouth, says PM Starmer

The UK government will provide an extra £200 million of funding for Grangemouth as the oil refinery in the area is set to close.

Speaking at...

Sun, 23/02/2025 - 11:18


Spending 2.5% of GDP on defence ‘ambitious,’ UK Cabinet minister says

Raising UK defence spending to 2.5% of national income is ‘ambitious’, a Cabinet minister has insisted as the government faces pressure to increase investment amid...

Sun, 23/02/2025 - 11:17


Starmer tells Zelensky he will press case for safeguards with Trump

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told Volodymyr Zelensky he will make the case for safeguarding Ukraine’s sovereignty in talks with US President Donald Trump...

Sun, 23/02/2025 - 11:01


UK to unveil new Russia sanctions to mark three years of Ukraine war

The UK will unveil new sanctions to ‘turn the screws’ on Russia as it marks three years since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

David Lammy said he...

Sun, 23/02/2025 - 10:48


PRESS: UK PM to set date to increase defence spending during US visit

Keir Starmer is expected to confirm a timeline to raise defence spending and give Donald Trump an invitation for a state visit when he visits...

Sat, 22/02/2025 - 10:35


Ireland wholesale prices rise in January as electricity surges

Ireland’s wholesale prices increased in January, with electricity costs rising sharply on both a monthly and annual basis, according to data from the Central Statistics...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 11:13


Sinn Fein leadership in Ireland rules out White House visit

Sinn Fein’s leadership will not attend an event at the White House in ‘a principled stance against the threat of mass expulsion of the Palestinian...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 10:38


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