Starmer Calls European

Starmer calls on European leaders to put more economic pressure on Russia

PM wants to ‘see all allies stepping up’, saying Donald Trump’s threat of sanctions has rattled Vladimir Putin. Keir Starmer has called on European leaders to put more economic pressure on Russia, ...

The Guardian - 8h

Keir Starmer to discuss European defence with all 27 EU leaders

Possible security pact overshadowed by need to settle EU-UK dispute over fishing rights. Keir Starmer’s hopes for a defence and security pact risk being stalled over fishing rights, as he heads to ...

The Guardian - 12h

Trump’s MEGA effect on European markets

US not so exceptional amid a strong start to year for equities on both sides of the Atlantic

Financial Times - 2d

European stock markets outpace global rivals in January

Benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 rises more than 6% as tariff fears subside and investors flee US tech stocks

Financial Times - 2d

American and European populism don’t mix

Elon Musk will find the European right more statist than some progressives at home

Financial Times - 4d

Starmer vows to ‘hard wire growth’ into cabinet decisions

Changes will require UK ministers to prove economic impact of policies before approval

Financial Times - 5d

Can Trump and Starmer Have a Special Relationship?

Plus, the rise of a Chinese artificial intelligence firm plunges US shares.

BBC News - 6d

What does Trump think of Starmer?

Sarah, Justin and Marianna join Matt Chorley on BBC Radio 5 Live.

BBC News - 6d

Keir Starmer did not discuss threat of US tariffs on UK imports in first call with Donald Trump, No 10 says – UK politics live

Downing Street says PM’s call with Trump was ‘warm’ and did not include tariffs, Greenland, defence-spending or Ukraine. The hearing has stopped for a short break. Heather Hallett, the chair, tells ...

The Guardian - 6d

Troubled European carmakers to talk fines and EVs with EU

Yahoo News - Jan. 27

Starmer doing a ‘very good job’ says Trump ahead of planned call between the two leaders

The newly inaugurated US president told reporters on board Air Force One that he and Starmer ‘get along well’ despite their divergent political views. President Donald Trump has praised British ...

The Guardian - Jan. 26

Brussels pushes ‘buy European’ procurement plan

Leaked policy proposal would give government option to exclude foreign companies from public contracts

Financial Times - Jan. 24

Gen Z Americans are leaving their European cousins in the dust

Millennials across the west were united in their economic malaise. Their successors not so much

Financial Times - Jan. 24

European banks to reward investors with bumper €123bn in payouts

Dividends have exceeded pre-crisis levels while lenders have topped up returns with buybacks

Financial Times - Jan. 23

The quest to create European corporate champions

Worries about the EU’s waning competitiveness have prompted a rethink of merger rules that prioritised consumers

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Starmer to make statement on Southport public inquiry

The prime minister is due to speak after Axel Rudakubana pleaded guilty to the murders of three girls last year.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Keir Starmer orders public inquiry into Southport attack

PM says country ‘failed in its duty’ after teenager admits murdering three girls at children’s holiday club. Keir Starmer has ordered a public inquiry into the failings that allowed an “extremely ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Starmer vows to fight 'poison' of antisemitism in Auschwitz visit

Sir Keir, who is in Poland for defence and security talks, said "nothing" could have prepared him for the horror of what he had seen.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Former European Leaders Call for Google Ad-Tech Breakup

A group of 18 former European heads of state have called on the European Commission to break up Google’s highly lucrative advertising-technology business, claiming it erodes Europe’s media landscape.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

European carmakers call for ‘grand bargain’ with Trump to avoid trade war

Concern over US tariffs heaps pressure on industry struggling with electrification and competition from China

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Lib Dems chart a distinctive pro-European course

Forging closer ties between UK and EU may prove sensible electoral strategy for UK’s third party

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Musk sets sights on European politics

After helping President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House, Elon Musk is now setting his sights on European politics. He has endorsed Germany's far-right party in the upcoming election ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

How Elon Musk has meddled in European affairs

From bashing Keir Starmer to promoting the AfD, the X owner is not shy about intervening. A limited – at best – understanding of the continent of Europe and its component countries has not ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Starmer’s attempt to ‘do a Blair’ on the NHS

Ministers are trying to go further than before — with less money

Financial Times - Jan. 11

The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS

Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doubles

Financial Times - Jan. 9

FirstFT: Elon Musk moves against Keir Starmer

Also in today’s newsletter, corporate borrowers rush to lock in loans and the growing interest in lunar spectrum

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Starmer and Badenoch clash over grooming inquiry

The online debate played out IRL

BBC News - Jan. 8

The Musk threat to European democracy

Free speech push, now backed by Meta’s Zuckerberg, risks spread of disinformation

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Meloni’s European moment risks falling flat

Italy’s most successful premiers on the EU stage tend to be technocrats not professional politicians

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Elon Musk Is Roiling European Politics

The Trump ally has flooded X with posts criticizing European politicians, causing a diplomatic conundrum for the continent’s leaders.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

European court rules against Greece over migrant’s illegal deportation, calls practice 'systematic'

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

'Starmer blasts Musk' and Canada's 'Trudeau quits'

Sir Keir Starmer's response to tycoon Elon Musk and Justin Trudeau's resignation lead the papers.

BBC News - Jan. 7

European leaders denounce Elon Musk's influence on the continent

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is getting wide pushback in European capitals as he tries to extend his recent political success in other countries.

NBC News - Jan. 6

What is Starmer's record on prosecuting grooming gangs?

The prime minister has come under attack from Elon Musk over his record as director of public prosecutions.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Starmer Hits Back at Musk

PM attacks those “spreading lies” on grooming gangs.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Starmer hits back at Musk over comments on historic sex abuse cases

UK prime minister says ‘line has been crossed’ as Emmanuel Macron also expresses alarm about billionaire’s interventions

Financial Times - Jan. 6

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hits back at Elon Musk

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hit back at Elon Musk on Monday after the world's richest man repeatedly lobbed a host of inflammatory allegations at the country's leader over the past week.

CBS News - Jan. 6