The Government has already faced strong opposition over plans to repeal immunity provisions in Northern Ireland legacy legislation.

The leaders of Britain and China have called for a “comprehensive strategic partnership” to deepen ties at a time of global uncertainty.

Sir Keir Starmer told Xi Jinping that he wants a “more sophisticated” relationship with China as the two leaders met in Beijing seeking to patch up ties strained by years of spying scandals and geopolitical tensions.

It's understood the Trump administration will "imminently" write to Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the controversial Chagos Islands deal.

Today, Sir Keir Starmer has been meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing, the first time a sitting British PM has visited China in eight years. Although a host of trade deals were announced, including visa free entry for UK travellers, there have been fewer agreements than expected from the trip.

After almost a decade of strained Sino-British relations, Britain's Keir Starmer arrived in Beiing on a visit he hopes will help will deliver growth.

Keir Starmer spent around three hours with the Chinese President, who rolled out the red carpet with a lavish banquet and a ceremonial welcome at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Beijing for a four-day visit to China aimed at repairing ties and expanding opportunities for British businesses in the world’s second-largest economy

The first UK prime minister to visit in eight years, Starmer has sought business deals and a "strategic partnership" to reset ties strained by decades of tensions. View on euronews

In contrast to its £52bn trade deficit in goods with China in the year to the end of last June, the UK had a £10bn surplus in services, and it hopes the City’s financial and professional services firms can play a greater role in China in coming years.

Keir Starmer highlighted Donald Trump's own planned visit to Beijing after the US President was invited by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of 2025

Keir Starmer this week leads a delegation of British businesses to China as he tries to rebuild relations with Beijing.