US-UK relations

King Charles to promote British-American unity in rare speech to US Congress during state visit

The long-planned visit has unfolded against tensions over the US-Israeli war on Iran

US President Donald Trump (right) says “everything” will be on the agenda with King Charles, even though the king is not an elected politician.

Big business agenda for King Charles’ US visit

The diplomatic mission will be one of the most important tours by a UK monarch in seven decades

(From left) Britain's Queen Camilla, King Charles, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle on Sep 17, 2025. Trump made a state visit to the UK with his wife from Sep 16 to 18 that year.

Britain’s King Charles jets to US for trip overshadowed by Iran quarrel and DC gala shooting

Both sides are enmeshed in a political spat over the US-Israeli war on Iran

(From left) Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of a bilateral meeting in Beijing, China, Jan 29, 2026.

Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails reset

Starmer has made improving relations with China a priority

US President Donald Trump (left) and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed to work together on quantum computers and AI under the Tech Prosperity Deal.

US pauses implementation of US$40 billion technology deal with Britain

US officials are frustrated by Britain’s online safety rules, digital services tax and food safety restrictions

The US agreed to “exempt UK-origin pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical ingredients, and medical technology from Section 232 tariffs.”

US, UK announce deal on pharmaceutical tariffs, drug pricing

[WASHINGTON] The Trump administration has reached an agreement with the UK to allow tariff-free imports of pharmaceutical products in exchange for a significant reduction in rebates drugmakers pay to ...

The dinner was also attended by members of the British royal family, as well as US tech CEOs.

Trump gets lavish UK banquet – and an awkward guest

The menu, from appetisers to drinks, are all part of the huge effort Britain has made to woo the US president on his unprecedented second state visit

US President Donald Trump (right) arrives in Britain late on Tuesday and will be greeted over the next two days by King Charles and then British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) on a visit expected to be heavy on red carpet treatment and the promotion of investment deals in both countries.

UK’s Starmer hopes Trump’s royal welcome will shield him from pitfalls

[LONDON] UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes the pomp of a royal welcome for US President Donald Trump on a state visit to Britain this week will offer him protection from possible pitfalls on anythi...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (right) will host US President Donald Trump during the visit.

UK, US to announce tech, energy deals during Trump visit

Tech partnership and nuclear energy deal to be unveiled; tariff rates for steel and aluminium still to be finalised

US President Donald Trump speaking to Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a Nato summit in June. Starmer will hope to seize opportunities in the bilateral relationship while managing the risks posed by Trump's notable volatility.

The stakes of the Trump-Starmer summit

Ahead of the looming tariff deadline, will the US president and UK prime minister hammer out a deal in Scotland?