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Trump backs Starmer, calls Epstein-linked envoy a ‘bad pick’

Donald Trump has publicly agreed with Keir Starmer over a controversial diplomatic appointment, saying the choice of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington was “a really bad pick.”

21 Apr 2026-09:35
Starmer faces parliament amid Mandelson vetting scandal

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to face parliament on Monday as political pressure intensifies over the appointment of veteran Labour figure Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, despite his failure to pass a security vetting process.

20 Apr 2026-15:36
France, UK to host Hormuz security talks on Friday

France and the United Kingdom will co-host a video conference on Friday with countries willing to contribute to a “purely defensive mission” aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, the French presidency announced.

14 Apr 2026-15:54
Starmer calls for end to endless social media scrolling

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on major social media platforms to remove “never-ending scrolling” features, warning they are fueling addictive behavior among young users.

13 Apr 2026-15:45
Starmer and Trump mull restoring access to Strait of Hormuz

Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, revealed that he held a phone call with US President Donald Trump last night, during which they discussed the ceasefire with Iran and military strategies for the Strait of Hormuz.

10 Apr 2026-18:16
UK pays £850m to dead claimants in major error

The UK government has mistakenly paid out £850 million in benefits to people who had already died, exposing major administrative failures inside Department for Work and Pensions.

08 Apr 2026-10:00
Pepsi drops Wireless Festival over Kanye West

Pepsi has withdrawn as the main sponsor of London’s Wireless Festival following widespread backlash over the decision to book Kanye West as a headline performer for this summer’s event.

06 Apr 2026-11:10
UK charges three men with arson over attack on Jewish community ambulances

British prosecutors said on Friday (April 4, 2026) ‌they had charged three men in connection with ⁠an arson attack last month on Jewish community ambulances in north London.

04 Apr 2026-13:24
Starmer says UK will not be pulled into Iran war

01 Apr 2026-13:30
Starmer to update on cost of living amid oil surge

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to update the public on the cost of living as rising global energy prices linked to the Iran conflict push fuel costs sharply higher.

01 Apr 2026-12:24

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