Sir Keir Starmer to push for 'pragmatic' relationship with China's Xi Jinping at G20 summit

Starmer cites stabalised economy in winter fuel U-turn

Sir Keir Starmer says a stabilised economy has allowed the government to reinstate most winter fuel payments. Nine million pensioners in England and Wales will now receive support this winter after a £1.25bn U-turn. The Prime Minister denied the move was a response to backlash, insisting it followed a reassessment of the country’s financial position. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM pledges £5m project in memory of Southport victims

The Government has pledged £5 million for a renovation project in memory of the three young girls murdered in Southport. Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner met the parents of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King in Downing Street on Tuesday. The Town Hall gardens in Southport will be renovated in their memory, a project the families have said is “rooted in love, resilience and unity”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer: No more 'dithering or delay' over nucelar power

Sir Keir Starmer promised there would be no more “dithering” about backing nuclear power as the Government committed to the Sizewell C plant. The prime minister said the “change of mindset” would help free the UK from reliance on international fossil fuel markets and prevent price spikes such as those in the wake of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at a college in Ipswich, Sir Keir said: “No more dithering, no more delay, no more being unclear about what we’re going to do, a real statement of intent as we go forward.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Kemi Badenoch reacts to winter fuel U-turn

Kemi Badenoch welcomed the winter fuel payment U-turn, insisting it should have happened sooner. Speaking on Monday, the Conservative party leader said: "I'm glad the government has finally done this but what took them so long? I asked Keir Starmer six times at the despatch box at PMQ's why he was doing this and that he needed to reverse it." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer welcomes Nato chief to Downing Street

Sir Keir Starmer welcomed Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte to Downing Street on Monday as pressure continues to mount on the Prime Minister to hike defence spending. The visit comes after Mr Rutte's visit to Yorkshire earlier in the day with Defence Secretary John Healey. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Trump-Xi hold ‘VERY GOOD’ Phone Call | Focus on TRADE | Trump to Visit China

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a 90-minute phone call focused “almost entirely on trade,” marking their first direct contact since the U.S. imposed new ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. Trump called the talks “very positive” and confirmed a future meeting to address rare earth supply complexities. The call comes amid renewed tensions, with both sides accusing each other of violating trade deals. Xi invited Trump to visit China—an offer Trump accepted and reciprocated. #TrumpXiTalks #USChinaTrade #LiberationDayTariffs #RareEarthsCrisis #GlobalTrade #TariffTensions #TrumpVisitChina #TradeDealCollapse #HuaweiDispute #StudentVisaBan #EconomicDiplomacy #Geopolitics #TrumpXiCall #BreakingNews #TradeTalks #USChinaRelations #PositiveTalks #BilateralTensions #TradeComplexity #RareEarthSupply Also Read Trump Announces Travel Ban Affecting 12 Countries, Set To Go Into Effect Monday :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-announces-travel-ban-affecting-12-countries-set-to-go-into-effect-monday-4172715.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Doubles Steel, Aluminium Tariffs To 50%, Excludes UK: "Vital For America's 'National Security'" :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-doubles-steel-aluminium-tariffs-to-50-excludes-uk-vital-for-americas-national-security-4171703.html?ref=DMDesc Rahul Gandhi Targets PM Modi, Says Prime Minister Surrendered After Donald Trump's 'Ceasefire' Call :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/rahul-gandhi-targets-pm-modi-says-prime-minister-surrendered-after-donald-trumps-ceasefire-call-4171423.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.420~HT.336~

Trump-Xi Phone Call Details Revealed | Trump hail ‘very good’ call, says trade talks ‘back on….’

Donald Trump has revealed details of a “very good” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling a thaw in U.S.-China tensions. Trump said the two leaders have invited each other for state visits—and both accepted. He will head to China, while Xi is expected in the U.S. soon. Trump also noted that their trade agreement is “in good shape,” hinting at possible negotiations. Amid global unrest and regional disputes, this diplomatic move could mark a significant reset in U.S.-China relations and revive economic cooperation between the two superpowers. #TrumpXiCall #USChinaRelations #TrumpChinaVisit #XiVisitUSA #TradeDeal #USChinaTrade #GlobalDiplomacy #TrumpXiSummit #StateVisit #Geopolitics #BilateralTies #USChinaTalks #TrumpXiAgreement #ChinaUSNews #WhiteHouseChina #XiJinping #DonaldTrump #TradeReset #USChinaThaw #EconomicDiplomacy Also Read Viral Posts Rename Black Monday To ‘Orange Monday’ Amid Global Market Jitters :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/viral-posts-rename-black-monday-to-orange-monday-amid-global-market-jitters-4116865.html?ref=DMDesc US Market Crash: Will It Trigger A Global Recession And How Does It Impact India? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-market-crash-will-it-trigger-a-global-recession-and-how-does-it-impact-india-4092075.html?ref=DMDesc DeepSeek Shakes Wall Street, Nvidia Bears The Brunt With Nearly $600 Billion In Loses :: https://www.oneindia.com/business/deepseek-shakes-wall-street-nvidia-bears-the-brunt-with-nearly-600-billion-in-loses-4055065.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.194~HT.336~

Trump Slams Xi as 'Hard to Deal With'; Launches Big Attack After Chip Crackdown, Taiwan Warning

In a sharp late-night post, Donald Trump called Chinese President Xi Jinping "very tough and extremely hard to deal with," reigniting tensions between the U.S. and China. The statement comes days after the Trump administration blocked key chip-design software, jet engine parts, and revoked visas for Chinese students over security concerns. Amid growing fears of conflict over Taiwan, Trump added he still “likes and respects” Xi—leaving analysts puzzled. #TrumpTariffs #TrumpChina #XiJinping #ChinaTariffs #TariffWar #TrumpTradeWar #USChinaTensions #TrumpVsChina #ChinaTradeWar #TariffsOnChina #TrumpTariffNews #USChinaTrade #TrumpChinaTrade #TrumpChinaTariffs #TradeWar2025 #TrumpEconomicPolicy #ChinaUSConflict #TrumpTariffImpact #USChinaRelations #TrumpTradeTariffs #TrumpTariffBattle ~PR.152~HT.408~