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Ex-ambassador to US appointed special envoy to Western Balkans

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said Dame Karen Pierce is the ‘ideal person’ to take on the role.

Evening Standard

Mandelson seeks to distance himself from past ‘childish’ comments about Trump

The Labour grandee is poised to take over from Dame Karen Pierce as the UK’s top diplomat in Washington.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer ‘not at all disappointed’ at Labour’s Trump inauguration snub

Downing Street said it is ‘entirely normal’ for Britain to be represented by outgoing ambassador Dame Karen Pierce

The Independent UK

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Peter Mandelson, our man in Washington: an 'absolute moron' or ruthlessly effective 'prince of darkness'?

“Absolute moron” or ruthlessly effective “prince of darkness”? It’s safe to say that our new man in Washington divides opinion — almost as much as the president to whom he’ll be paying court.

Evening Standard

Government ‘prepared for all scenarios’ says minister as Trump tariffs loom

The US president-elect will be sworn in to a second term in office on Monday, following his election victory last year.

Evening Standard

Trump considering rejecting Lord Mandelson as Starmer’s nominee for ambassador to the US

Exclusive: With Donald Trump set to be sworn in as the 47th US president on Monday, the nomination of Lord Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US is still causing problems

The Independent UK

Diplomats defend Mandelson after US aide’s ‘absolute moron’ jibe

Confirmation of role as ambassador drew attack by Trump campaign adviser on X

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Lord Peter Mandelson expected to be named next ambassador to US

The tenure of Dame Karen Pierce, the current office holder, is expected to come to an end at the start of 2025.

The Independent UK

Who are the key candidates to be the UK’s ambassador to the US as Donald Trump returns to the White House?

Our next man – or woman – in Washington will need all the political and diplomatic nous they can muster. Who will Keir Starmer pick and can he win over the next US president?

The Independent UK

Britain should move past ‘special relationship’ with US, Lord Mandelson claims

Peter Mandelson is a favourite to replace Dame Karen Pierce as the UK’s ambassador to the US

The Independent UK

‘Nobody has spoken to me’ about US ambassador job, says Mandelson

Dame Karen Pierce’s term in Washington DC is due to end in early 2025

Evening Standard

Farage’s new bid to be unofficial UK ambassador to Donald Trump

The Reform UK leader said he has ‘got a great relationship’ with the president-elect

The Independent UK

Downing Street to decide upon new US ambassador within days

David Miliband, Peter Mandelson and Cathy Ashton thought to be on shortlist for diplomatic role

The Guardian - UK

What next for the special relationship? What Keir Starmer needs to navigate in a second Trump term

Keir Starmer may well have gone to bed on Tuesday night hoping to wake up on Wednesday morning to find himself teamed professionally with Kamala Harris – a fellow state prosecutor of the centre-left who happens also to be the leader of both the free world and his country’s closest…

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UK will ask US ambassador Karen Pierce to stay in post for Trump transition

Experienced envoy is considered best person to help guide Labour government during potentially fraught period

The Independent UK

Government wants current ambassador to US ‘to keep on doing the job’ – minister

Dame Karen Pierce was appointed in 2020 and navigated Donald Trump’s final year of his first presidential term.

The Guardian - UK

No 10 believes it has done its homework for a Trump presidency

Keir Starmer’s team expected a Trump win and has long been building bridges despite political differences

Evening Standard

OPINION - The real story behind the Labour-Trump row that everyone missed

“The Brits are Coming!” screamed the headline of the Trump campaign’s press release. It turned out to be the most moderate part of it. An absolute masterclass in hyperbole followed. Accusations of “illegal foreign assistance” and “anti-American election interference”, a parallel to the 243rd anniversary last week of the surrender…

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“There was a boy playing some Lonnie Donegan songs on acoustic guitar. He said, ‘If you bring your guitar to school, I’ll show you some chords’”: Jimmy Page reflects on his guitar journey as the British Embassy celebrates his achievements

The Led Zeppelin icon was honored in Washington D.C. for “his and the band's more than five decades making brilliant British music – and his life of philanthropy”

Louder

Jimmy Page honoured by British Embassy in Washington - watch video of speech

Film has emerged of Jimmy Page's speech at the exclusive Washington event, attended by the US Attorney General, the US Chief Justice and more

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer to ‘wait until US election to name new ambassador’

Exclusive: PM wants to see whether Trump or Biden win before making pick, sources say, after considering Miliband and Mandelson

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British Ambassador Discusses NATO, Ukraine, And Russia Relations

British Ambassador Karen Pierce advocates for sanctions against Russia, praises Ukrainian resilience, and reaffirms support for NATO in the face of evolvin...

Wales Online

Baby talk could be used to diagnose autism years earlier

"The fact we can reliably identify children with autism using such a simple and rapid test is really remarkable"

The Independent UK

Where are Prince William and Kate visiting today?

Couple’s visit will centre around second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony on Friday

The Independent UK

What are Prince William and Kate Middleton doing in Boston?

Couple’s visit will centre around second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony on Friday

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