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2026-03-21 09:10:39

US-UK Special Relationship Frays Into Contempt

The article critiques the UK's diminished global standing, arguing its post-Brexit reliance on a contemptuous US under Trump is futile. For true influence, Britain must rebuild its European ties while maintaining transatlantic relations where possible. read more

2026-03-21 01:10:05

UK Must Resist Sliding Into US-Israel Iran War

A US Super Hornet lands on the USS Gerald R Ford amid Operation Epic Fury. The opinion piece argues the US-Israel war on Iran is escalating and urges UK PM Starmer to avoid being drawn into the conflict, calling for an immediate halt to bombing. read more

2026-03-16 15:10:06

UK Rejects US Call for Iran Offensive

UK PM Starmer says the UK is working with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but will not join a wider US-led war on Iran. He seeks a credible plan, avoiding offensive strikes, while addressing domestic energy costs. read more

2026-03-11 03:40:05

British Family Pleads to Trump for Iran Prisoner Rescue

Joe Bennett seeks Donald Trump's help to free his British parents, jailed in Tehran. He claims the UK government abandoned them as they face peril in Evin prison amid airstrikes. Bennett will address the US Capitol this week. read more

2026-03-10 16:10:05

Son Appeals to Trump Over Parents Trapped in Iranian Prison

The son of a British couple jailed in Iran is appealing to Donald Trump for help, feeling abandoned by the UK government. His parents are trapped in Tehran's Evin prison amid US-Israeli airstrikes, with their legal process collapsed. read more

2026-03-03 06:40:18

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces difficult foreign policy choices, balancing UK-US relations and domestic pressures amid Middle East conflict. His critics offer simplistic solutions, ignoring Britain's strategic dependency and the complex reality of governing. read more

2026-03-03 05:40:10

UK PM Keir Starmer defends refusing US use of bases for initial strikes on Iran, citing lessons from Iraq. He permits defensive actions only, prioritizing national interest and international law amid escalating Middle East tensions. read more

2026-03-02 19:50:10

UK Bases Open for US Strikes on Iran

Keir Starmer permits US use of UK bases for defensive strikes against Iran but opposes offensive action. The legal line risks blurring if operations expand, potentially drawing Britain into an unlawful conflict without parliamentary consent. read more

2026-03-02 18:10:50

UK PM Rejects Trumps Call for Iran Strikes

UK PM Keir Starmer defends refusing US use of British bases for initial strikes on Iran, citing lessons from Iraq. He permits defensive operations only, stressing lawful action in Britain's national interest amid escalating Middle East tensions. read more

2026-02-14 10:40:05

UK Pivots to Europe in Historic Foreign Policy Shift

Prime Minister Starmer shifts UK foreign policy toward Europe, asserting British security is tied to Europe, not just the US. He emphasizes European autonomy and defense investment, moving beyond the "special relationship" amid changing global dynamics. read more

2024-11-13 16:50:09

UK to Address US Concerns on Chagos Islands Transfer Deal

The UK seeks to address US concerns by returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius as per a UN court ruling. The Foreign Office minister assures that details of the agreement will alleviate worries, looking forward to cooperation with the incoming Trump administration. read more

2024-07-26 12:40:04

Former defence secretary Gavin Williamson urges David Lammy to recognize Somaliland's independence, supported by Labour-run Liverpool City Council. The move is seen as crucial in ensuring UK's relations in the Red Sea conflict. read more