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Starmer pledges planning reforms to boost nuclear power

Changes will pave the way for construction of a new generation of small modular reactors

Financial Times - 17h

Palestinians must be allowed home to Gaza, Starmer says

The PM responds to President Trump's plan to turn Gaza into the "Riviera of the Middle East".

BBC News - 1d

UK not choosing between US and EU, says Starmer

US President Donald Trump threatens EU with trade taxes but hints he could reach a deal with the UK.

BBC News - 2d

Ethics Pledges by Trump Cabinet Draw Questions and Skepticism

Publicly released agreements show the vast wealth of President Trump’s cabinet picks and the uncharacteristically large list of potential conflicts of interest with which they enter office.

The New York Times - 5d

Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address

President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary.

The New York Times - 6d

Starmer vows to ‘hard wire growth’ into cabinet decisions

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

Financial Times - Jan. 28

Can Trump and Starmer Have a Special Relationship?

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

BBC News - Jan. 27

What does Trump think of Starmer?

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

BBC News - Jan. 27

Democrats urge Trump to make good on campaign pledge to lower food prices

Elizabeth Warren and fellow lawmakers slam president for not keeping promise to reduce grocery bills ‘immediately’. US politics live – latest updates Democrats have challenged Donald Trump ...

The Guardian - Jan. 27

Lithuania and Estonia pledge to meet Donald Trump’s 5% target on defence spending

EU states to boost military plans as they deal with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Financial Times - Jan. 27

Trump Pledges to End Taxes on Tips at Las Vegas Rally

Trump wants to end gratuity income tax.

Inc. - Jan. 26

Google pledges to crack down on fake reviews after UK watchdog investigation

Google is pledging to crack down on fake online reviews with tougher punishments for rogue reviewers and businesses after an investigation by regulators in Britain

ABC News - Jan. 24

Brooke Rollins pledges to help rural communities 'thrive' as agriculture secretary

Brooke Rollins, President Trump's nominee to serve as secretary of agriculture, used her opening statement to assure she would help farmers, ranchers and rural communities thrive at her Senate ...

NBC News - Jan. 23

Trudeau Promises 'Robust' Response After Trump's Tariff Pledge

The Canadian prime minister reiterated his willingness to retaliate forcefully against U.S. tariffs—perhaps matching with dollar-for-dollar Canadian tariffs.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21

Tech Leaders Pledge Up to $500 Billion in AI Investment in U.S.

OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank unveiled AI infrastructure plans at White House.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21

What Trump’s Pledge to Plant the U.S. Flag on Mars Really Means

The president’s Inaugural Address linked landing on the Red Planet with Manifest Destiny, but left many of the specifics unclear.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

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

Global financial sector dropping key green pledges as Trump takes office

Banks, asset managers and industry groups move to accommodate US president’s anti-net zero stance. The second Trump administration is expected to strike a blow to efforts to align the global ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge

TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve.

BBC News - Jan. 19

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

UK pledges support for Ukraine with 100-year pact

Sir Keir Starmer visits Kyiv amid concerns the incoming Trump administration may reduce aid.

BBC News - Jan. 16

UK's Starmer arrives in Ukraine for security talks, pledges a '100-year partnership'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Ukraine's capital with a pledge to help guarantee the country’s security for a century, days before Donald Trump is to be sworn in as U.S. president

ABC News - Jan. 16

Trump's pick for CIA chief pledges not to let politics skew intelligence findings

John Ratcliffe, Trump’s choice for CIA director, promised senators he would not inject partisan politics into the spy agency’s work or impose political litmus tests on employees.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Amid L.A. Wildfires, Oscar Season Becomes a Pledge Drive

With the wildfires in L.A., Hollywood has turned its attention to fundraising.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Lakers, Clips return to court, pledge support to L.A.

Coach JJ Redick, whose family lost their home in the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires last week, took a moment before the Lakers' return to the court against the Spurs on Monday to focus on ...

ESPN - Jan. 14

UK pledges huge increase in computing capacity to build AI industry

Labour to expand sovereign computing power in response to report by British venture capitalist

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Germany backs easing sanctions on Syria, pledges €50 million in aid

Yahoo News - Jan. 12

Germany backs easing some Syria sanctions, pledges €50 million in aid

Yahoo News - Jan. 12

London mayor warned over swimmable rivers pledge

The Thames is tidal for most of its course through London, only becoming non-tidal at Teddington Lock.

BBC News - Jan. 12

These companies are pledging millions in funds, supplies to help LA fire victims

Major corporations, including Disney and Target, have announced pledges to help the growing number of people affected by the LA wildfires.

ABC News - 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

Trump Organization Issues Ethics Pledge for President-Elect’s Second Term

The measures, which were immediately called insufficient by ethics lawyers, included appointing an outside lawyer and limiting Mr. Trump’s access to detailed financial information.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Ukraine war briefing: Western allies pledge $2bn in military aid for Ukraine

Aid promised at Ramstein meeting covered air defence, information technology, demining, naval forces, air forces and artillery. What we know on day 1,052. See all our Ukraine coverage ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Biden pledges federal support in California for 180 days, well into Trump's term

President Biden on Thursday announced the federal government will support California’s efforts to fight the raging wildfires for 180 days. “We’re doing literally everything we can at a federal ...

The Hill - Jan. 9