World Mar 25 UK bans crypto donations to political parties in bid to curb foreign influence By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
World Mar 11 British prime minister was warned of 'reputational risk' in appointing Mandelson, files show Concerns were raised in a document sent to Prime Minister Keir Starmer in December 2024 when he was considering appointing Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador because of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By Jill Lawless, Brian Melley, Associated Press
World Feb 10 UK Prime Minister Starmer averts a leadership challenge for now but remains damaged by Epstein fallout Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said Tuesday that Labour lawmakers decided to unite behind Starmer. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
World Feb 09 Head of Scotland's Labour Party calls on Starmer to resign Scotland's Labour Party leader Anas Sarwar is the most senior party figure to call for Starmer to quit, piling more pressure on the prime minister over his decision to appoint Mandelson to the high-profile diplomatic post. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Politics Feb 06 UK police search two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as part of Epstein probe Mandelson has not been arrested or charged. By Associated Press
Feb 05 UK's Starmer apologizes to Epstein survivors for making Peter Mandelson an ambassador By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The prime minister said Mandelson had lied and “portrayed Epstein as someone he barely knew.”… Continue reading
Jan 29 Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global order By Jill Lawless, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press The disruption to global trade under Trump has made expanding trade and investment more imperative for many governments. Continue reading
Jan 23 Starmer calls Trump's remarks on NATO troops in Afghanistan 'insulting' and 'appalling' By Pan Pylas, Associated Press British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled that U.S. President Donald Trump should apologize for his false assertion that troops from non-U.S. NATO countries avoided the front line during the Afghanistan war, describing Trump's remarks as “insulting” and “appalling.”… Continue reading
Dec 08 Zelenskyy holds talks in London with European allies on U.S.-backed peace plan and security By Jill Lawless, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The leaders are working to ensure that any ceasefire is backed by solid security guarantees both from Europe and the U.S. to deter Russia from attacking again. Continue reading
Nov 24 Britain's Starmer suggests former Prince Andrew should testify in U.S. investigation into Jeffrey Epstein By Associated Press The former prince, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has so far ignored a request from members of the House Oversight Committee for a "transcribed interview."… Continue reading