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British trade minister says rejoining EU would not fix UK's issues

People shielding themselves from the rain with EU-themed umbrellas arrive at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville
People shielding themselves from the rain with EU-themed umbrellas arrive at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville

British PM calls for calm after protests over handcuffing of dying student

A demonstrator reacting after kicking a police wall on June 2 near Portswood Police Station, following a protest march in Southampton, southern England.
A demonstrator reacting after kicking a police wall on June 2 near Portswood Police Station, following a protest march in Southampton, southern England.

UK's Burnham not planning early election if he becomes prime minister

Greater Manchester Mayor and Labour candidate Andy Burnham meets residents impacted by flooding in the Makerfield constituency, where he is a candidate in the by-election, at the Platt Bridge Community Centre in Wigan, Britain, June 2, 2026 REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja
Greater Manchester Mayor and Labour candidate Andy Burnham meets residents impacted by flooding in the Makerfield constituency, where he is a candidate in the by-election, at the Platt Bridge Community Centre in Wigan, Britain, June 2, 2026 REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador

Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson walks outside his residence in London, Britain, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Chris J Ratcliffe
Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson walks outside his residence in London, Britain, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Chris J Ratcliffe

Britain will not have to pay Rwanda millions over asylum deal, court rules

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the Peace Palace, which houses the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in The Hague, Netherlands, April 28, 2025. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A view shows the Peace Palace, which houses the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in The Hague, Netherlands, April 28, 2025. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo

British government to release second batch of files on ex-US envoy Mandelson

Former British ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson is accused of leaking sensitive information to billionaire financier Epstein during his time as a government minister. He denies wrongdoing.
Former British ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson is accused of leaking sensitive information to billionaire financier Epstein during his time as a government minister. He denies wrongdoing.

British PM condemns Russia’s ‘serious violation’ of NATO airspace

The British leader said Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and attacks on the country’s civilians and infrastructure “threatens the security of our entire continent”.
The British leader said Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and attacks on the country’s civilians and infrastructure “threatens the security of our entire continent”.

British PM Starmer defends his government against Tony Blair’s criticism

British PM Keir Starmer (left) disagreed with Labour’s longest-serving premier Tony Blair’s assessment of the government’s record almost two years into power.
British PM Keir Starmer (left) disagreed with Labour’s longest-serving premier Tony Blair’s assessment of the government’s record almost two years into power.

UK, Poland to sign defence treaty to tackle Russian threats

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk attend a signing ceremony of a UK-Poland defence and security treaty at the Battle of Britain Bunker in Uxbridge, Britain, May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor/Pool
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk attend a signing ceremony of a UK-Poland defence and security treaty at the Battle of Britain Bunker in Uxbridge, Britain, May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor/Pool

New UK-Poland treaty to focus on defence against Russia, Tusk says

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk shake hands after a press conference in Warsaw, Poland, January 17, 2025. Czarek Sokolowski/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk shake hands after a press conference in Warsaw, Poland, January 17, 2025. Czarek Sokolowski/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.