Talks expected to focus on trade, defence and security, including the future of Ukraine
US president Donald Trump meets with British prime minister Keir Starmer at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
It seemed on Thursday that Mr Starmer’s efforts appeared to be paying off, as Mr Trump suggested he was minded to “go along” with a proposed UK deal to hand the Chagos Islands, where they have a joint military base, back to Mauritius. Talks between the two leaders were expected to focus on trade, with Britain hoping to swerve and US trade tariffs, and also defence and security, including the future of Ukraine.Britain to increase military spending as Kemi Badenoch and Keir Starmer compete to look toughest
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