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UK sets out $1.5 billion AI hardware plan with supercomputer, chip funding

Britain set out a new £1.1 billion ($1.47 billion) plan on Monday to build domestic AI computing capacity, including a new ‌national supercomputer and funding to back homegrown chip firms.

08 Jun 2026-17:10
Zelenskyy, Starmer discuss air defence and energy security

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a separate meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London, where the two leaders discussed efforts to intensify diplomatic initiatives and Ukraine’s current needs.

08 Jun 2026-09:03
European leaders back direct Ukraine-Russia talks

The leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom have backed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposal for direct ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia, according to a joint statement issued after talks in London.

08 Jun 2026-08:57
Zelenskyy to join Macron, Merz and Starmer in London talks on Ukraine - VIDEO

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Keir Starmer in London on Sunday.

07 Jun 2026-11:28
London rallies European allies against Putin

Editor’s note: Seymur Mammadov is a special commentator for News.Az and the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article reflects the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of News.Az.

07 Jun 2026-10:35
Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk of "trying to whip up division" over the murder of Henry Nowak.

04 Jun 2026-14:52
Starmer freezes UK fuel tax over Middle East war fears

The British government has canceled a planned increase in motor fuel tax and introduced a massive road tax holiday for shipping fleets, moving to insulate households and businesses from economic fallout tied to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

20 May 2026-15:45
Starmer faces political turmoil amid leadership speculation

Keir Starmer was facing his most serious political challenge yet as reports emerged that his health secretary Wes Streeting was preparing a potential resignation that could trigger a leadership contest within the Labour Party. The developments came as the prime minister sought to present his government’s agenda during the King’s Speech, but the event was overshadowed by growing internal instability.

14 May 2026-10:34
UK moves to legislate against hostile state proxies

Britain plans to pass legislation to boost its capacity to target proxies of malign state actors, granting powers to ban them amid rising activity in the country and a surge in antisemitic attacks.

13 May 2026-20:39
UK PM Starmer says he will not resign amid Labour pressure

Keir Starmer told his Cabinet on Tuesday that he will remain in office and continue governing, despite mounting political pressure following recent election setbacks for the Labour Party.

12 May 2026-14:00