The US embassy in London is offering grants of up to $500,000 for public education programmes focusing on shared civilizational values, drawing criticism from British politicians and former diplomats who accuse the US of meddling in domestic politics.
As Andy Burnham is poised to become UK Prime Minister, he faces the daunting task of managing relations with Donald Trump. Experts suggest Burnham, largely unknown in the US, could leverage this 'clean slate' but must navigate Trump's transactional and erratic style, avoiding past pitfalls that soured the 'special relationship'.
As Andy Burnham prepares to become UK Prime Minister, he faces the challenge of managing relations with Donald Trump. Experts advise a strategy of maintaining distance and focusing on tangible outcomes, rather than engaging in personal attacks or reviving the 'special relationship'.
OpenAI's multibillion-pound Stargate UK datacentre project is under scrutiny as reports reveal a lack of site visits and questionable investment figures. The UK government touted £30bn in potential investment, but £20bn appears hypothetical, raising doubts about the project's substance and its role in US-UK AI cooperation.
OpenAI's "Stargate UK" datacentre project, touted as a major US-UK tech partnership, faces scrutiny. Revelations show OpenAI never visited key sites, and £20bn of £30bn "potential" investment may have been hypothetical, raising questions about the project's substance.
US President Donald Trump stated UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, criticizing his record on immigration and energy. Starmer later confirmed his resignation, citing collapsing party support after local election losses and scandals.
Donald Trump urged UK PM Keir Starmer to resign, citing failures in immigration and energy policy. This comes as US-UK relations strain over the Iran war and accusations of "two-tier policing" by the US State Department. Starmer faces internal party pressure and potential replacement.
BBC's Sarah Smith looks at whether King Charles' charm offensive with President Trump made a difference to US-UK relations.
King Charles used his joint address to Congress to appeal for reconciliation between Britain and the US, calling for NATO members to show 'unwavering resolve' in defending Ukraine. The unusually direct remarks come at a time when the US-Israel war in Iran has opened a major rift in Trump's relationship with Starmer, curbing communications between Downing Street and the White House. UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell has faced difficulties speaking to the Trump administration since strikes on Iran began.
King Charles's visit to Washington aims to repair chilled US-UK relations through royal pageantry, but underlying tensions run deeper than diplomatic niceties. Trump threatens trade tariffs and backs Argentina's Falkland Islands claim, revealing a transactional 'protection racket' approach to alliances. Meanwhile, UK Science Secretary Liz Kendall warns of AI dependency on US tech giants, echoing Peter Mandelson's earlier concerns about technology geopolitics. The analysis argues Britain must forge alliances with 'middle powers' to avoid digital colonisation by American or Chinese spheres.
King Charles III delivered a landmark address to the US Congress in Washington DC, urging the UK-US partnership to stand together in a 'more volatile, more dangerous' era. The King called for NATO support and backing for Ukraine, while referencing the attack on Donald Trump and making a coded reference to abuse victims. The speech received approximately 12 standing ovations, marking the biggest diplomatic moment of his reign amid deepening political tensions between the two nations.
President Donald Trump welcomed King Charles III to the White House for a state visit, declaring Americans have 'no closer friends' than the British and invoking the 'special relationship' phrase coined by Winston Churchill. The visit comes amid tensions over Britain's refusal to join the US conflict with Iran, though Trump's tone was markedly different from recent criticism of Britain's military capabilities.
King Charles delivered a historic address to both houses of Congress in Washington DC, urging the UK and US to stand together in a "more volatile, more dangerous" era. The monarch received 12 standing ovations while calling for NATO support, defence of Ukraine, and increased UK defence spending. He also referenced the recent gun attack in Washington DC, saying "such acts of violence will never succeed." The speech aimed to repair tensions in the UK-US relationship amid political uncertainties.
President Donald Trump hosted a ceremonial military welcome for King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House, praising the "special relationship" between the US and UK. The king's diplomatically sensitive visit, celebrating 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, comes amid tensions including Trump's criticism of PM Keir Starmer over the Iran war and threats to impose tariffs on the UK. Charles is expected to address Congress later Tuesday, emphasizing the two countries' ability to "come together" despite disagreements.
President Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House, declaring Americans have "no closer friends" than the British. The visit comes amid tensions over US-UK relations, with Trump criticizing UK Prime Minister Starmer over his response to the Iran war and threatening tariffs on the UK. King Charles III will become the first British monarch to address US Congress since 1991 during a four-day visit marking the US 250th anniversary of independence.
President Trump welcomed King Charles III to the White House, emphasizing the 'special relationship' between the US and Britain amid ongoing tensions over the Iran war. Trump stated Americans have 'no closer friends' than the British, calling the alliance a cornerstone of international diplomacy.
King Charles III will deliver a rare address to a joint session of US Congress on Tuesday, becoming the first British monarch to do so since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991. The speech will call for reconciliation and renewal in US-UK ties amid tensions over the Iran war, as Britain declined to support US-led military action. The visit marks the 250th anniversary of US independence and represents a soft power effort to stabilize the alliance despite political differences between Trump and Starmer.
Trump told the BBC that King Charles' state visit to the US could "absolutely" help rebuild strained ties between the two countries. Charles will make his first state visit as monarch on Monday for a four-day trip, accompanied by Queen Camilla. The visit comes amid transatlantic tensions over the US-Israeli war on Iran launched February 28, and Trump has criticized UK Prime Minister Starmer for not joining the conflict.
