BBC
Donald Trump to hold high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping in China
Tariffs, the competition over tech, the Iran war and Taiwan are on the agenda for the leaders of the two superpowers.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 14.05.2026.
It displays 157 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
14.05.2026 ⇢ The Day Streeting Resigned and Burnham Entered the Race
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The day was dominated by the Labour leadership crisis. In the morning, Angela Rayner was cleared by HMRC over tax affairs, paving the way for a potential leadership bid. By midday, Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary with a blistering letter calling for Keir Starmer to step down, though he did not immediately launch a formal challenge. In the afternoon, Andy Burnham confirmed he would stand for a by-election to return to Parliament, positioning himself as a leadership contender. Starmer said he would not block Burnham's return. The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing continued with Xi warning over Taiwan, but received less coverage than the domestic political turmoil.
14.05.2026
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US’s apparent decline has fuelled growing Chinese nationalism while US president has lost his novelty value
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The Guardian
In addition to crucial talks on Iran and strait of Hormuz, Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to discuss trade, tariffs, Taiwan and AI
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At a particularly deep section, it appeared that several cars had their front tyres entirely submerged, with some headlights covered, too.
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The network was forced to cut away from its news flagship program tonight as President Trump prepares for talks in Beijing with China's President Xi.
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BBC
Trump and Xi shake hands on red carpet ahead of high-stakes meeting in Beijing
Tariffs, competition over tech, the Iran war and Taiwan are on the agenda for the leaders of the two superpowers.
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In addition to crucial talks on Iran and strait of Hormuz, Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to discuss trade, tariffs, Taiwan and AI
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Donald Trump has received a spectacular state welcome from China's president Xi Jinping, treated to imperial pomp rarely afforded a US president.
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BBC
Xi calls for China and US to be 'partners not rivals' ahead of bilateral talks with Trump
Tariffs, competition over tech, the Iran war and Taiwan are on the agenda for the leaders of the two superpowers.
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The Guardian
Ahead of the crucial talks, security has been heightened in Beijing, with trade, AI and the war in Iran set to dominate the meeting between the two leaders
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BBC
Xi calls for China and US to be 'partners not rivals' ahead of high-stakes talks with Trump
The US president says the relationship between the superpowers will be "better than ever before" as the two leaders head into bilateral talks.
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BBC
Xi calls for China and US to be 'partners not rivals' as high-stakes talks with Trump begin
The US president says the relationship between the superpowers will be "better than ever before" as the two leaders head into bilateral talks.
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Stephen Clarke, a crime boss in his late fifties, and his trusted lieutenant Paul Lawler, 47, live a few doors away from each other at the southern end of Westerdale Drive.
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BBC
Xi and Trump's first high-stakes meeting in Beijing ends after more than two hours
The US president says the relationship between the superpowers will be "better than ever before" as the two leaders head into bilateral talks.
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The Guardian
Ahead of the crucial talks, security has been heightened in Beijing, with trade, AI and the war in Iran set to dominate the meeting between the two leaders
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HuffPost UK
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The Spectator
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New Statesman
We must stand against both anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim hate
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The Telegraph
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HuffPost UK
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The Telegraph
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Demi Moore made sure to command attention in a purple mesh gown as she hit the red carpet at the screening of the film A Woman's Life in Cannes on Wednesday.
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BBC
Trump calls high-stakes talks with Xi 'great' as China throws spectacular welcome
The US president was greeted by cheering children and a troop inspection ahead of high-stakes talks and a tour of the Temple of Heaven.
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The Independent
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UK real gross domestic product is estimated to have increased by 0.6 per cent between January to March 2026 - following revised growth of 0.2 per cent in October to December 2025.
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The Telegraph
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Politics | Josh Milton
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Katie Price has called out her husband Lee Andrews for 'making me look a massive d**k' after he failed to show up for their Good Morning Britain interview.
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The Telegraph
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Donald Trump has received a spectacular state welcome from China's president Xi Jinping, treated to imperial pomp rarely afforded a US president.
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The dark, divisive force of Islamic sectarian politics has erupted into public life.
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While you may know the ins and outs of Amanda Hughes' chaotic life in London, there is little known about Amandaland actress Lucy Punch's life behind-the-scenes.
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The socialist Spanish government of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is facing accusations of embezzling billions in European Union coronavirus recovery funds to fill holes in its welfare and pension budgets.
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BBC
Trump calls high-stakes talks with Xi 'great' as Beijing again warns US over Taiwan
The US president was greeted by cheering children and a troop inspection ahead of high-stakes talks and a tour of the Temple of Heaven.
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Around 250 guests were at La Terrasse by Albane, a temporary restaurant overlooking the Croisette last night which is run by a three-Michelin-starred chef when there was a 'loud bang'.
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The former Deputy Prime Minister insisted she has not been 'tax dodging' - paving the way for a bid to enter No10.
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Security was heightened in Beijing ahead of the two leaders’ crucial talks, which were set to be dominated by trade, AI and the war in Iran
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The Economist
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Abdoela Berhan, an Eritrean national, was outside a nightclub when he sat next to Cleo Lake, 21, before knocking her out cold and breaking her nose after she and her friends rejected him.
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11:00⇢Rayner Cleared, Labour Leadership Battle Looms
⌨UK media focus on the Labour leadership crisis, with Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC and expected to challenge Keir Starmer, while Wes Streeting's bid looms. The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing continues, with Xi warning over Taiwan. (The Guardian, BBC, Daily Mail, The Telegraph, The Independent, The Mirror, Metro, The Economist, HuffPost UK, Evening Standard, Morning Star, Novara Media, Channel 4 News)
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BBC
Trump arrives for state banquet after high-stakes talks with Xi in Beijing
Earlier, the US president was greeted by cheering children and a troop inspection ahead of talks and a tour of the Temple of Heaven.
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BBC
Xi hosts Trump at Beijing state banquet after White House hails 'good' talks on trade and oil
Earlier, the US president was greeted by cheering children and a troop inspection ahead of talks and a tour of the Temple of Heaven.
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BBC
Xi says China-US relationship world's 'most important' as he hosts Trump at state banquet
Earlier, the White House said the two presidents discussed trade, oil and Iran during high-stakes talks that lasted nearly two hours.
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President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have arrived at a lavish welcoming State Banquet hosted by the Middle Kingdom - ready to partake in food diplomacy.
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BBC
Xi tells state banquet US-China relations world's 'most important' as Trump praises talks
Earlier, the White House said the two presidents discussed trade, oil and Iran during high-stakes talks that lasted nearly two hours.
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Security was heightened in Beijing ahead of the two leaders’ crucial talks, where they discussed economic cooperation, trade and Iran
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BBC
Xi says US-China relations world's 'most important' as Trump praises talks at state banquet
Earlier, the White House said the two presidents discussed trade, oil and Iran during a meeting that lasted nearly two hours.
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The Telegraph
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Wes Streeting’s homosexuality ought to be as unremarkable as he is.
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Emma Barnett, 36, allegedly told officials she was going to woodland with toddler, Oakley, then hid in her loft. Police found them after she had fed him the concoction, Cambridge Crown Court was told.
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12:39⇢Rayner Cleared, Streeting Poised
⌨UK media focus on the Labour leadership crisis, with Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC and expected to challenge Keir Starmer, while Wes Streeting's bid looms. The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing continues, with Xi warning over Taiwan. (The Guardian, BBC, Daily Mail, The Telegraph, The Independent, The Mirror, Metro, The Economist, HuffPost UK, Evening Standard, Morning Star, Novara Media, Channel 4 News)
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The Spectator
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HuffPost UK
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The Spectator
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Wes Streeting, reportedly launching a leadership challenge as soon as today, previously spoke of founding a vigilante organisation.
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HuffPost UK
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Politics | Luke Alsford
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BBC
Wes Streeting resigns as UK health secretary, saying he has lost confidence in PM's leadership
In a letter to Keir Starmer, he says the country faces "big challenges that require a bold vision and bigger solutions than we are offering".
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Politics | Luke Alsford
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Angela Rayner effectively threw her hat into the ring for the Labour leadership by announcing that she has paid £40,000 to settle her wrangling with HMRC over unpaid stamp duty.
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13:20⇢Streeting's Resignation Triggers Leadership Challenge
⌨UK media focus on Wes Streeting's resignation as health secretary and his leadership challenge against Keir Starmer, with multiple outlets reporting the move and its implications. The Spectator urges Starmer to cling on, while The Telegraph profiles Streeting as a potential next PM. Breitbart London highlights a past death threat by Streeting against Geert Wilders.
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The Spectator
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The King has shown his personal support for the UK's Jewish community as he met this morning with the two victims of last month's terror attacks in Golders Green, North London.
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He appears to throw his weight behind a return for Andy Burnham
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Catherine, 44, received a momentous welcome from hundreds of royal fans who lined the Piazza Camillo Prampolini in Reggio Emilia on Wednesday.
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Lloyd's Coaches is hosting a first-of-its-kind Wetherspoons pilgrimage on June 27th for just £20, hitting six iconic pubs, including The Palladium and The Castle Hotel.
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The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.
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This star protégé of the wankerati thinks he can hold back the tide of populism? Good grief, he’s clueless.
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Woods, 50, was detained on March 27 after flipping his SUV while trying to overtake a truck and trailer at high speed in the billionaire enclave of Jupiter Island.
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Wes Streeting declared he had 'lost confidence' in Keir Starmer, as he repeated his demands for a contest.
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16:14⇢Streeting's Resignation Rocks Starmer
⌨UK media overwhelmingly focus on Wes Streeting's resignation from Starmer's cabinet, with many outlets reporting his blistering attack on the PM and his call for a leadership contest, though he has not yet launched a formal challenge. The Spectator, Telegraph, Independent, Mirror, Evening Standard, and others cover the fallout, while Spiked criticizes Streeting as a potential PM. The BBC's China story receives less attention.
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I will soon file a criminal complaint with the Dutch police against Wes Streeting, a leading contender to become the next UK Prime Minister.
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President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have arrived at a lavish welcoming State Banquet hosted by the Middle Kingdom - ready to partake in food diplomacy.
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Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, on the day the NHS in England hit its 18-week target for hospital treatment.
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The Telegraph
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Politics | Luke Alsford
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The garden party is being held at Buckingham Palace this afternoon to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of The King's Trust.
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Politics | Luke Alsford
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HuffPost UK
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Wes Streeting declared he had 'lost confidence' in Keir Starmer, as he repeated his demands for a contest.
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New Statesman
One of Keir Starmer’s former allies has turned on him and resigned from parliament
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Politics | Luke Alsford
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New Statesman
One of Keir Starmer’s former allies has turned on him and resigned from parliament
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18:06⇢Burnham's Move
⌨UK media focus on Andy Burnham's confirmation that he will challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership, after an MP resigned to allow him to return to Parliament. Wes Streeting's resignation and his own leadership bid are also covered, with some outlets noting he ducked a direct challenge. The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing receives less attention.
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New Statesman
One of Keir Starmer’s former allies has turned on him and resigned from parliament
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The Spectator
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Daily Mail
The rep said the pair are on 'great terms' and prioritizing co-parenting their two children.
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Plus: the naffness of Wes Streeting, the pointlessness of Andy Burnham and the cluelessness of Labour activists.
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The group had set off on a diving expedition on Thursday morning to explore the Vaavu atoll, according to Italian media.
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Politics | Luke Alsford
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Daily Mail
The Green leader was campaigning in Wales on polling day but his spokesman indicated he'd cast a postal vote in Hackney the day before.
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Trump says China’s president also pledged ‘strongly’ not to send weapons to Iran, after two-hour meeting between the leaders
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Andy Burnham has confirmed that he will try to run for parliament after Labour MP Josh Simons says he’ll resign to make way for him.
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The former Deputy Prime Minister insisted she has not been 'tax dodging' - paving the way for a bid to enter No10.
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Daily Mail
She shot to fame as Tiffany Mitchell on EastEnders and became a household name following her appearance in Love Actually.
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Megyn Kelly has called for actress Demi Moore to be shamed for how skinny she's gotten after her 'shocking' appearance at the Cannes Film Festival .
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This afternoon, former minister Josh Simons said he planned on resigning and sparking a by-election to allow Andy Burnham to make a sensational return to Parliament.
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21:56⇢Burnham's By-Election Gambit
⌨UK media focus on Andy Burnham's confirmed bid to return to Parliament via a by-election, with Keir Starmer not blocking him. Multiple outlets report this as a direct leadership challenge, with some noting Wes Streeting's resignation and potential candidacy. The Trump-Xi summit receives less coverage.
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A new DNA analysis of remains belonging to direct descendants of Christopher Columbus has uncovered a history-changing truth about the explorer's origins.
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Daily Mail
The former Deputy Prime Minister insisted she has not been 'tax dodging' - paving the way for a bid to enter No10.
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The Telegraph
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The sister of the Princess of Wales and her hedge fund manager husband James Matthews are fighting with The Ramblers over access to a path on their Grade I-listed Barton Court in Berkshire.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio pulled back the curtain on private discussions between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump.
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