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UK’s Starmer vows to slash immigration, reform points-based system
Official data shows net migration into Britain at a record 900,000 in the year to June 2023, much higher than original estimates.
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Britain
UK government to create new spiking criminal offence
25 Nov 2024 - 9:29AM
G20
At G20, Xi and Albanese discuss improved China-Australia trade relations
19 Nov 2024 - 4:50AM
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G20
UK’s Starmer says will meet China’s Xi at G20 summit in Brazil
Keir Starmer will be the first UK prime minister to meet China’s president since Theresa May in 2018.
18 Nov 2024 - 3:52PM
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Britain
UK’s richest man Dyson says ‘spiteful’ tax hikes will kill growth
The billionaire says Keir Starmer’s government’s first budget will lead to the ‘death of entrepreneurship’ and hurt small businesses.
4 Nov 2024 - 11:01PM
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Britain
UK to expand Pacific fishing patrols to counter China’s maritime moves
‘We cannot turn a blind eye to the challenges faced by our friends and partners on the other side of the world,’ PM Keir Starmer said.
26 Oct 2024 - 3:56PM
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Britain’s China policy needs an additional ‘C’
If the West attempts to make China a pariah, the world’s second largest economy will be left with no option but to lean towards Russia.
23 Oct 2024 - 5:52PM
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US presidential election 2024
Trump team accuses UK Labour Party of ‘interference’ in US election
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer insisted his relationship with Donald Trump was not in jeopardy amid interference claims.
23 Oct 2024 - 11:57PM
China-UK relations
Britain seeking new ‘starting point’ in China relationship after Lammy visit
The two countries have pledged to cooperate in a number of areas, but lingering tensions remain.
21 Oct 2024 - 11:41PM
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Britain
Alex Salmond, ex-first minister who sought Scotland’s independence, dies at 69
As Scottish National Party leader, he led the independence campaign in the 2014 referendum, but lost with 45 per cent of the vote.
13 Oct 2024 - 2:21AM
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Chinese investment could soon pour back into Britain. It’s about time
Increasing Chinese investment could lay the groundwork for the wealth creation needed to reduce the UK’s regional and economic disparities.
10 Oct 2024 - 8:30PM
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Britain
UK PM Starmer’s chief of staff quits over reports about salary
Sue Gray’s resignation came after recent BBC report that her annual salary was US$223,000, about US$3,933 more than the PM’s.
7 Oct 2024 - 10:15AM
Britain
UK’s Starmer repays cost of Taylor Swift tickets after freebies scandal
The prime minister and some of top ministers are under fire for accepting donations to pay for clothing, parties, concerts and travel.
3 Oct 2024 - 3:20AM
Britain
Conservative leadership candidates grapple over immigration, winning votes
Most say the new leader must end infighting after fourteen years in power ended in a crushing July election defeat and Labour landslide.
29 Sep 2024 - 6:20PM
Britain
UK lawmaker quits Labour Party citing PM Starmer’s ‘hypocrisy’ over freebies
Rosie Duffield denounced the leader for cutting a US$400 payment to pensioners while accepting over US$134,000 in gifts and hospitality.
29 Sep 2024 - 6:02AM
China-India relations
At UN, India’s foreign minister cites ‘karma’ as he criticises Pakistan, China
Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said the two countries are undermining the territorial integrity of their neighbours.
29 Sep 2024 - 3:31AM
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Britain
UK’s Starmer dines with Trump in New York
British prime minister had dinner at Trump Tower, but failed to find a time slot for a meeting with Kamala Harris.
27 Sep 2024 - 4:33PM
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Trump to meet Ukraine’s Zelensky, UK’s Starmer in New York
Starmer to meet former president at Trump Tower on Thursday as foreign leaders scramble for face time with Republican presidential candidate.
27 Sep 2024 - 6:40AM
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Israel-Gaza war
UK prime minister’s call for release of Gaza ‘sausages’ goes viral
Keir Starmer quickly corrected himself, but footage of the awkward mistake quickly circulated on social media.
25 Sep 2024 - 11:50AM
Britain
Is remote work hindering UK productivity? New Labour stance sparks debate
UK finance minister Rachel Reeves says in-person collaboration boosts efficiency, while other ministers prioritise results over physical presence.
23 Sep 2024 - 5:33PM
Britain
UK’s Starmer rules out austerity as Labour conference opens
The four-day gathering in Liverpool comes three months after Labour secured a runway general election victory over the Conservatives.
22 Sep 2024 - 6:49PM
Britain
UK’s Starmer mired in ‘frockgate’ row over wife’s clothes, free Arsenal tickets
British prime minister says he’s done nothing wrong as he faces flak for taking freebies.
20 Sep 2024 - 1:32PM
China-UK relations
UK’s Peter Mandelson says China should meet London’s willingness to mend ties
Beijing also described as better positioned than most countries to broker peace in Ukraine war, but its economic nationalism is a concern.
18 Sep 2024 - 1:05AM
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Italy
UK’s Starmer seeks to learn from Meloni’s tough migration policies
UK prime minister looks for ‘new solutions’ on tackling the flow of migrants in small boats to Britain’s southern shores.
17 Sep 2024 - 1:16PM
Ukraine war
Biden meets UK’s Starmer, brushes off Putin’s threats over arms for Ukraine
No decision was immediately unveiled after the US-UK talks, but there are signs Biden might shift American policy on deep strikes in Russia.
14 Sep 2024 - 7:51AM
US-China relations
US, Britain stress unity towards China as new strategic dialogue opens in London
Top diplomats tout allies’ strengthening ties and ‘indispensable’ partnership as Washington vies to blunt Beijing’s Indo-Pacific influence.
11 Sep 2024 - 5:34AM
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Britain
UK’s Keir Starmer warns against ‘snake oil’ offered by far-right
Britain’s prime minister says he’s making unpopular decisions early following his election victory in July.
9 Sep 2024 - 10:56AM
Britain
After Oasis tour furore, UK PM vows to tackle issue of ticket prices
Tickets more than doubled in price because of ‘dynamic pricing’. PM Keir Starmer said adjustments to the law may be needed.
3 Sep 2024 - 8:36AM
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