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United States
Trump tells Starmer ‘do not give away Diego Garcia’ in new attack on Chagos deal
President says the UK should not lose control of Indian Ocean island by entering ‘tenuous’ lease, amid concerns about China’s growing ties there.
19 Feb 2026 - 2:53PM
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Britain
Starmer urges Europe to deepen interdependence amid Trump threats
16 Feb 2026 - 5:42PM
Britain
UK’s top civil servant quits as PM Starmer tries to calm Epstein storm
13 Feb 2026 - 1:50PM
Sexual harassment and assault
‘Every parent’s nightmare’: UK nursery worker Vincent Chan jailed for sex crimes
Nursery worker in London sentenced to 18 years for abusing young children in his care.
13 Feb 2026 - 12:50PM
Britain
‘Strong and united’: UK’s Starmer defiant as Epstein fallout dogs leadership
Senior ministers shore up Keir Starmer’s position as indirect fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal threatens the British prime minister.
11 Feb 2026 - 9:19AM
Britain
Defiant Starmer rejects calls to quit as crisis deepens over Epstein fallout
Despite losing two top aides in 48 hours and a demand to resign from the Scottish Labour leader, Britain’s prime minister vows to fight on for his ‘mandate’.
10 Feb 2026 - 9:18AM
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Jeffrey Epstein
UK king to ‘support’ police assessing Andrew’s Epstein communications
King Charles has ‘profound concern’ as British police assess if his brother passed sensitive reports to Jeffrey Epstein.
10 Feb 2026 - 4:29PM
Britain
Starmer’s chief of staff quits as Mandelson-Epstein scandal threatens premiership
Morgan McSweeney takes ‘full responsibility’ for advising to name Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite known ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
9 Feb 2026 - 2:43PM
China-UK relations
Opinion
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Hong Kong can be hub of revival in the Sino-British relationship
As China and the UK mend relations, Hong Kong should strive to be a platform for a wider range of Sino-British joint ventures.
9 Feb 2026 - 7:59AM
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Britain
UK’s Mandelson faces demands to repay US$75,000 severance after Epstein link
Government allies urge ex-ambassador to return controversial UK taxpayer-funded buyout as probe into his Epstein connections deepens.
8 Feb 2026 - 4:19PM
China-UK relations
Letters
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UK needs an independent China policy, not just a Trump hedge
Readers discuss the British prime minister’s visit to Beijing, allies drifting away from Washington, and the blame game over narcotics.
8 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
China trade
UK, China boost financial ties, deepen London’s role as offshore yuan hub
New pact designates a new yuan clearing bank, boosts cross-listings and expands green finance, accelerating the international use of China’s currency.
6 Feb 2026 - 10:43PM
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Diplomacy
As I see it
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Starmer faces a hysterical backlash over new Chinese embassy
The worst features of UK politics and media, with help from ‘yellow-ribbon’ BN(O)ers, have been on full display over the ‘mega’ embassy plan.
6 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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Britain
Epstein haunts Number 10, creating crisis for UK’s Starmer
Prime minister’s job is under threat over his 2024 decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
6 Feb 2026 - 1:48PM
World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
Opinion
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How Trump’s Davos spotlight was upstaged by middle powers breaking away
While they continue to flatter Trump, politicians and businesses are also pursuing new deals and trading partners, diversifying supply chains and exploring ways to reduce dependence on the US.
6 Feb 2026 - 7:51AM
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Britain
Starmer apologises for Mandelson’s Epstein ties amid growing scandal
PM Starmer says he was ‘lied to’ regarding Peter Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, firing the ambassador as a misconduct probe begins.
6 Feb 2026 - 12:13AM
China-UK relations
Letters
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How Hong Kong can help cement the UK-China relationship
Readers discuss Hong Kong’s role within a ‘sophisticated’ UK-China relationship, the reason pet rental exists, and the U-turn on seat belts.
4 Feb 2026 - 11:31AM
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Diplomacy
Opinion
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American allies are finally hedging against American risk
As US policy becomes more self-centred and unpredictable, traditional allies realise their best bet lies with diplomatic diversification.
3 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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China-UK relations
UK’s Starmer faces backlash over China trip amid claims he was ‘tricked’
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused the UK prime minister of adopting a ‘supine and short-termist approach’ to China.
3 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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Britain
UK’s former US ambassador faces scrutiny over Epstein ties, leaked briefing
UK police review reports of alleged misconduct by Peter Mandelson after the latest Epstein files release by the US Justice Department.
3 Feb 2026 - 12:46PM
Britain
UK PM says ex-prince Andrew should explain all Epstein ties in US Congress
The prime minister’s tougher stance is likely to ratchet up the pressure on Andrew, who was stripped of his royal titles by the king last year.
1 Feb 2026 - 12:04PM
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Pop Mart
Labubu toymaker Pop Mart picks London as European headquarters in overseas push
CEO Wang Ning reveals firm’s latest expansion plan at Friday’s closed-door meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
31 Jan 2026 - 7:30PM
Britain
Japan, UK agree outer space, critical mineral supply chains collaboration
PMs Sanae Takaichi and Keir Starmer also said they’d work together in other areas, including cybersecurity, trade and defence.
31 Jan 2026 - 11:24PM
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Diplomacy
Editorial
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Starmer’s visit to China highlights benefits of dialogue over confrontation
While several deals were struck on the UK prime minister’s trip, the most important outcome is the willingness of the leaders of both countries to work constructively together.
31 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
China-UK relations
China lifted sanctions on British lawmakers after Starmer–Xi meeting, UK says
Prime minister says Beijing has removed 2021 curbs on MPs as part of a wider reset, though sanctions on others appear to remain.
31 Jan 2026 - 3:46AM
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China trade
What has UK PM Starmer achieved in China – and what next for Sino-British ties?
The British leader’s trip has so far yielded tariff cuts and agreements on trade and investment.
30 Jan 2026 - 8:02PM
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US-China trade war
Trump slams allies’ China ties, top generals fall, cross-strait talks
This week: US president says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to boost China ties, two top Chinese generals face corruption probes, and gold surges. Next week: Communist Party and Taiwan’s Kuomintang resume forum after 10 years, Uruguay president visits China, Shanghai opens skies to drones and more.
30 Jan 2026 - 5:01PM
United States
Outside In
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Gradually, then suddenly, the world is waking up to the US threat
Middle powers are pivoting to Beijing and hedging with new partners as China’s economic displacement of the US rapidly expands.
30 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
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