The PM is meeting with EU leaders and allies in high-level talks with Trump, aiming to present a united front and maintain support for European security in response to recent diplomatic developments.
Research indicates around ten million people in the UK are reliant on ultra-processed food, prompting health experts to urge the WHO to classify junk-food dependence as substance abuse amid warnings that this crisis is driving obesity, Type 2 diabetes and premature death, and demands urgent national action.
Zelensky is seeking firm security guarantees before agreeing to any agreement, with backing from key European leaders.
European leaders, including the PM, are joining Zelenskyy in Washington for crucial discussions with Trump, highlighting unified support and a shared stance from Britain and its allies.
The PM will join EU and NATO leaders in Washington to press Trump for sustained support to Kyiv, seeking a united front with Europe and reaffirming the UK’s commitment to Western cooperation.
European leaders are urging Trump not to compromise with Britain’s adversaries, with Starmer emphasising that a united stance with Western allies is crucial for international security and diplomatic strength.
Horseracing is set to halt all meets next month as the industry launches a strike in protest against the Chancellor’s proposed betting tax.
Starmer is travelling to Washington DC with other key European leaders and the PM for crucial talks at the White House, aiming to show solidarity and support alongside allies.
Ministers are examining plans to peg tuition fees to inflation, meaning charges could climb by £250 to £9,800 next year and perhaps hit £10,000 by 2027, as vice-chancellors caution that several universities may struggle to stay solvent without the extra revenue.
Zelenskyy and European leaders are seeking concrete security assurances from Trump, as they push for stronger international commitments and practical measures to safeguard their interests.
Rail fares are set to increase by a further 5.5%, sparking frustration among consumer groups who argue that the above-inflation rise is unjustified as nationalisation approaches.