UK planes 'in sky' over Middle East
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Harry Cockburn reports on how 80 years of the 'special relationship' have informed international conflict, after Donald Trump lashed out at the British prime minister
The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has fueled a disagreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce an agreement between the two countries as they hold a press conference at Chequers at the conclusion of a state visit on September 18, 2025 in Aylesbury, Britain. Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS
A UK charter flight to evacuate British nationals from Oman failed to depart on time, causing distress among passengers. The flight has been rescheduled for Thursday amid ongoing Middle East tensions following US and Israeli actions against Iran.
UK businesses are facing uncertainty and higher costs as Donald Trump's new global tariff shift takes effect.