Mark Carney has criticised the UK’s decision to grant Donald Trump a second state visit.In surprise comments, the Canadian prime minister said people in his country “weren’t impressed” by the move.Keir Starmer handed over an invitation from King Charles to Trump when he visited the White House in February.

On the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the alliance between Britain and America is once again in the spotlight. Sir Keir Starmer has struck a trade deal with Donald Trump – not a phrase many people would have seen coming this time last year – turning the chaos of April’s “Liberation Day” tariffs into a golden opportunity for the United Kingdom.

Exclusive: The last-minute call that sealed the deal between ‘grown ups’ and why Europe now sees Britain as a serious country to do business with as the PM takes The Independent inside the negotiation