British support for the US operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker demonstrated the importance of the transatlantic security partnership, UK Defence Secretary John Healey said, even as tensions rise over President Donald Trump’s designs on Greenland.
British support for the US operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker demonstrated the importance of the transatlantic security partnership, UK Defence Secretary John Healey said, even as tensions rise over President Donald Trump’s designs on Greenland.
A US Coast Guard ship approaches the Bella 1 tanker in the North Atlantic, in a video released on Jan. 7.
US forces seized two more sanctioned oil tankers as part of its energy quarantine of Venezuela, signaling that the Trump administration will ratchet up its pressure campaign days after capturing President Nicolas Maduro.
US forces seized two more sanctioned oil tankers as part of its energy quarantine of Venezuela, signaling that the Trump administration will ratchet up its pressure campaign days after capturing President Nicolas Maduro.
An unidentified vessel, shown here in the red box, was seen near Marinera on Tuesday.
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said she raised the importance of complying with international law with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, following the American removal of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela.
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said she raised the importance of complying with international law with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, following the American removal of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he will pursue greater access to the European Union’s single market, setting up a political fight with Nigel Farage that he hopes will help turn his government’s fortune around this year.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he will pursue greater access to the European Union’s single market, setting up a political fight with Nigel Farage that he hopes will help turn his government’s fortune around this year.
NATO militaries currently lack the resilience for a protracted conflict, the alliance’s top maritime commander warned, reinforcing concern that Europe isn’t yet prepared for a long-term confrontation with Russia.
NATO militaries currently lack the resilience for a protracted conflict, the alliance’s top maritime commander warned, reinforcing concern that Europe isn’t yet prepared for a long-term confrontation with Russia.
Warships with the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 patrol the Norwegian Sea.
The new chief of Britain’s foreign intelligence service MI6 accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of deliberately prolonging negotiations to put an end to the war in Ukraine, in an assessment that complicates President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a deal by year-end.
The new chief of Britain’s foreign intelligence service MI6 accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of deliberately prolonging negotiations to put an end to the war in Ukraine, in an assessment that complicates President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a deal by year-end.
An employee stands next to a heavily damaged building of of Ukrainian energy provider DTEK power plant at an undisclosed location on Dec. 10. Photographer: Yuriy Dyachyshyn/AFP/Getty Images
European leaders are increasingly confident they will reach a deal to use frozen Russian assets before the end of the year following talks in London, even as a gulf remains between Europe and the US on providing security guarantees for Kyiv.
European leaders are increasingly confident they will reach a deal to use frozen Russian assets before the end of the year following talks in London, even as a gulf remains between Europe and the US on providing security guarantees for Kyiv.
Friedrich Merz, Keir Starmer, Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Emmanuel Macron, left to right, in Downing Street, on Dec. 8.
As Defence Secretary John Healey talks up his plans to buttress the UK military, doubts over funding and Britain’s ability to move fast enough are unsettling the industry and armed forces.
As Defence Secretary John Healey talks up his plans to buttress the UK military, doubts over funding and Britain’s ability to move fast enough are unsettling the industry and armed forces.
The UK is prepared to cancel its £6.3 billion ($8.4 billion) Ajax program, Defence Secretary John Healey said, after the army halted its use of the armored vehicles built by General Dynamics UK Ltd after soldiers fell ill while riding in them.
The UK is prepared to cancel its £6.3 billion ($8.4 billion) Ajax program, Defence Secretary John Healey said, after the army halted its use of the armored vehicles built by General Dynamics UK Ltd after soldiers fell ill while riding in them.
The UK government appears poised to approve China’s plan for a massive new embassy in London, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks to put spying fears aside and revive his plans for a diplomatic reset with Beijing.
The UK government appears poised to approve China’s plan for a massive new embassy in London, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks to put spying fears aside and revive his plans for a diplomatic reset with Beijing.
The UK will adopt a more pro-business approach to China but not trade its national security for greater trade ties, Keir Starmer said as he sought to clarify his Labour administration’s approach to the Asian nation.
The UK will adopt a more pro-business approach to China but not trade its national security for greater trade ties, Keir Starmer said as he sought to clarify his Labour administration’s approach to the Asian nation.
Keir Starmer, UK prime minister, delivers a speech in London, UK, on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. Starmer said he’ll make a renewed push to curb UK welfare spending, as he vies to revive his ailing premiership and sell a budget which was poorly received by voters.
One of Rachel Reeves’ first moves on becoming Chancellor of the Exchequer was to give greater power to Britain’s budget watchdog. Little more than a year later, prominent members of her own Labour Party want to curtail it.
One of Rachel Reeves’ first moves on becoming Chancellor of the Exchequer was to give greater power to Britain’s budget watchdog. Little more than a year later, prominent members of her own Labour Party want to curtail it.
Office for Budget Responsibility Chairman Richard Hughes
Negotiations for the UK to join the European Union’s flagship €150 billion ($173 billion) defense fund have failed, according to people familiar with the matter.
Negotiations for the UK to join the European Union’s flagship €150 billion ($173 billion) defense fund have failed, according to people familiar with the matter.
A UK army soldier. Photographer: Alex Kraus/Bloomberg
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government dropped a key measure from its flagship workers’ rights package in a bid to quell concerns of businesses who had warned the legislation would damage growth and employment.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government dropped a key measure from its flagship workers’ rights package in a bid to quell concerns of businesses who had warned the legislation would damage growth and employment.
Commuters cross London Bridge with the view to Tower Bridge and the Canary Wharf district in London, UK, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. UK business chiefs urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to ease energy costs and avoid raising the tax burden on corporate Britain as she prepares this year's budget.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves did enough in the UK budget to help her and Prime Minister Keir Starmer survive for now, building back a vital fiscal buffer and expanding welfare.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves did enough in the UK budget to help her and Prime Minister Keir Starmer survive for now, building back a vital fiscal buffer and expanding welfare.
UK chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves outside 11 Downing Street ahead of presenting her budget to parliament in London on Nov. 26.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves did enough in the UK budget to help her and Prime Minister Keir Starmer survive for now, building back a vital fiscal buffer and expanding welfare.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves did enough in the UK budget to help her and Prime Minister Keir Starmer survive for now, building back a vital fiscal buffer and expanding welfare.
UK chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves outside 11 Downing Street ahead of presenting her budget to parliament in London on Nov. 26.
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