Less than a year ago in Downing Street, the bunting was out, and Keir Starmer was walking into No 10 to a chorus of cheers after winning a landslide victory. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the burdens that had been placed on businesses after the government hiked taxes. The prime minister told the British Chambers of Commerce conference: ''I fully acknowledge, and I do acknowledge here, that this year, as we’ve had to fix the foundations of our country, deal with the unprecedented mess that we inherited, we have asked a lot of you.'' Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer joins European leaders for a meeting between the NATO Secretary General and the president of Ukraine during a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Heads of State and Government summit in The Hague. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted NATO remains committed to collective defence after US President Donald Trump cast doubt on his support for the mutual aid pact. Speaking at a press conference in the Hague, the prime minister assured the relationship between the UK and US is as strong as ever. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A light-hearted AI-generated video featuring baby versions of world leaders stole the spotlight at the European Political Community summit in Tirana, Albania. More than 40 leaders—including Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen—were greeted by animated infant versions of themselves saying “Welcome to Albania” in their native languages. Italian PM Meloni burst into laughter, while Erdoğan’s baby avatar—complete with mustache—prompted a rare smile.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was left visibly flustered after Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama dropped to one knee in a playful and unexpected gesture during her visit to Tirana. The dramatic moment, captured on camera, quickly went viral, sparking laughter, admiration, and endless memes across social media.
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Sir Keir Starmer praised UK and Albanian troops training Ukrainian forces under Operation Interflex during a visit to Tirana’s Berzite Military Museum. Calling the mission “hugely important,” he said it symbolised the growing defence partnership and shared values between the two nations. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
UK in talks with multiple countries over asylum seeker 'return hubs', PM Starmer reveals
During his first official visit to Albania on Thursday, the British prime minister said the UK was in talks to set up "return hubs" with "a number of countries".
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Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has dismissed Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Albania as “a performance” aimed at distracting from what he called the Prime Minister’s failure to control the UK’s borders. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer met Albanian president Bajram Begaj in Tirana ahead of Friday’s European Political Community summit. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Albania elections: Prime Minister Edi Rama seeks fourth term in office
Polls show Rama, who has promised EU membership in the next five years, has a commanding lead over his old rival Sali Berisha, who has been weakened by a corruption probe.
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Israel's blockade of aid into Gaza has forced doctors to ration vital baby formula.
Dr Younis Al-Khatib, the Head of Gaza's Red Crescent says the situation means they cannot save lives. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch has told business chiefs that the Tories would “cut taxes responsibly” and end a system which she said was “paying people not to work.” Speaking at the British Chambers of Commerce event, the Conservative leader said: “This is about running government like you run your businesses, focused on outcomes, not process". Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jo Hamilton, campaigner and former sub-postmistress, is made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by the Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace. Mrs Hamilton, who was played by Monica Dolan in the drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office, said being honoured for services to justice by the Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace on Thursday was “wonderful”.
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In a statement on the G7 and Nato summits, the Prime Minister said: “There is now a window for peace. We urge Iran and Israel to honour the ceasefire and seize this opportunity to stabilise the region.” Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama's ruling Socialist Party holds its final rally in Tirana ahead of the 11 May parliamentary elections, with its incumbent candidate hoping to secure a fourth term...
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