Prime Minister Theresa May to announce the UK will become the first G7 nation to set a legally binding target to cut carbon emissions to "net zero" by 2050
9 month agoPolice seized two assault rifles and a submachine gun in raids linked to INLA criminality in Derry today. Class B drugs, counterfeit clothing, DVDs, £13,000 in cash, phones, tablets, documentation, over 7,000 tobacco products also found. Two men, 44 and 43 were arrested
9 month agoRAF Typhoons based in Estonia have scrambled to intercept two Russian transport aircraft. The RAF is deployed in Estonia in support of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission.
9 month ago*Amber* warning for rainfall for London and SE U.K. just issued by @metoffice take care as flooding could be a big issue with over 60mm of rain in 4 hours.
9 month agoTerrorists linked to Iran were caught stockpiling three metric tons of ammonium nitrate on the outskirts of London in a secret bomb factory, reports @Telegraph.
UK: Theresa May officially steps down as Conservative Party leader, she'll remain PM until a successor is chosen
Russia will not change the behavior concerning UK - Peskov
Putin about relations with Britain: you need to turn the page related to spies and assassinations
9 month agoOfcom chief Sharon White resigning one of the most powerful positions in the UK media. She's been in post since 2015.
9 month agoIn support of Operation ORBITAL, @BritishArmy training teams pass on vital military training and help develop the leadership skills of Ukrainian soldiers
Just before boarding Air Force One in Ireland for the flight to France, @POTUS said about China and tariffs: "We're already getting 25% on $250 billion and I can go up at least another $300 billion."
9 month agoTrump and Merkel meeting in Portsmouth, U.K. right now. Photo via pooler @jcartillier
Nigel Farage's Brexit Party will not join the group with Lega and Le Pen in the European Parliament
9 month ago5x USAF MC-130J Commando II orbiting over RAF Mildenhall
Farage meeting Trump at US ambassadors residence
Nigel Farage has been given 24 hours to come to Brussels and explain himself over 450k pounds of allegedly undeclared gift from Arron Banks or face being banned from the European Parliament.
9 month ago"I understand the issue very well. I predicted what was going to happen," says @POTUS of Brexit. "I think it will happen and it probably should happen."
9 month ago"All members of the alliance must fulfill their obligation. They have no choice," @POTUS says of NATO.
Trump: We thank Britain for helping us in our fight against ISIS
Theresa May: We are doing our best to avoid escalation with Iran
"This precious and profound friendship," says May. Citing Trump expelling Russian spooks after Skripal poisoning, joint strikes on Syria for use of chemical weapons. Congrats Donald for pushing other NATO members to up contributions (actually, their domestic defense budgets).
Theresa May: We continue to work with the United States and keep our alliance
Teresa May: Iran must fulfill its commitments and not escalate
U.S. President Donald Trump has left Downing Street after having talks with Theresa May and is due to hold a news conference with the Prime Minister shortly
Boris Johnson and Donald Trump had a "friendly and productive" 20-minute phone call but the former foreign secretary turned down the offer of a face-to-face meeting, the Press Association understands.
U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived at Downing Street for talks with Prime Minister Theresa May
9 month agoA giant Trump baby balloon is being inflated at London's Parliament Square as protesters gather for a demonstration against #TrumpUKVisit
[email protected]: London part of trip is going really well. The Queen and the entire Royal family have been fantastic. The relationship with the United Kingdom is very strong. Tremendous crowds of well wishers and people that love our Country. Haven't seen any protests yet, but I'm sure the..
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles greet US President Donald Trump at Buckingham Palace
Number 10 confirms there will be no formal, one-on-one bilateral between the PM and Donald Trump: they will meet in Downing St alongside their respective delegations. Though she will also show him round the Churchill war rooms.
