UK PM Starmer nears EU defence pact in shadow of Trump trade talks

EU chief says talks with UK PM could 'pave way' for defence pact

Talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday could "pave the way" for a defence and security pact between Britain and the European Union, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said as the pair met in London.With a landmark post-Brexit EU-UK summit due next month, both sides are seeking to improve ties amid the...

Trump and Starmer 'brush by' informal talks likely at Pope's funeral

Sir Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump could speak informally at the Pope’s funeral as the two issues of Ukraine and a UK-US trade deal gain added urgency.The Prime Minister, the Foreign Secretary David Lammy and the Prince of Wales will represent Britain at the ceremony at the Vatican on Saturday, joining world leaders and royalty from around the world.While there are no official meetings scheduled for either Starmer or Prince William with…

Britain and the EU are preparing for the May summit. There will probably be a defence pact, but in other areas the agreement is more difficult.

UK PM Starmer nears EU defence pact in shadow of Trump trade talks

Britain is edging towards a new defence agreement with the European Union that officials on both sides hope will help to improve post-Brexit ties following U.S. President Donald Trump's upending of security and trade alliances.

Donald Trump’s antics mean new boldness is needed in UK-EU links

From trade to defence, both Britain and the European Union must reset their ambitions for their relationship

Starmer warns of 'new era' of global insecurity in defence visit

The Prime Minister speaks to the crew of the HMS Prince of Wales as it leaves for the Indo-Pacific.