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Why Britain Is Embracing ‘Negative Nation Branding’

18 November 2025 at 04:55

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, trying to get a grip on a feverish immigration debate, is introducing a hard-line, contentious policy on refugees.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain walking out of 10 Downing Street on Monday. Some members of Mr. Starmer’s Labour Party object to Britain’s new restrictions on immigration.

Britain’s Labour Government Plans New, Tougher System for Asylum Seekers

NYT | Top Stories

Mark Landler

17 November 2025 at 03:39

Under the new rules, people granted asylum would have to wait 20 years, rather than the current five, before applying for permanent residency.

Shabana Mahmood, the secretary of Britain’s home office, which polices borders, outside of 10 Downing Street in London last month.

BBC Apologizes to Trump Over Film Edit but Declines to Pay Compensation

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Mark Landler

14 November 2025 at 06:24

The BBC said it would not rebroadcast a misleadingly edited documentary but added, “We strongly disagree there is a basis for a defamation claim.”

President Trump speaking at a rally in front of the White House on Jan. 6, 2021.

Former Prince Andrew and Another Prominent Briton Come Up in the Epstein Emails

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Mark Landler

14 November 2025 at 04:52

Newly released files from Jeffrey Epstein include correspondence with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson, the former British ambassador to Washington.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince, left, and Peter Mandelson, the former British ambassador to Washington, right.

For Prince Andrew, a Steady Fall From Grace Ends in a Hard Landing

NYT | China

Mark Landler

19 October 2025 at 01:48

A parade of scandals tarnished the prince’s reputation, long before he gave up using his title as Duke of York on Friday.