Special Relationship
Biden and Johnson hold first meeting, but N Ireland casts shadow
Joe Biden and Boris Johnson will hold their first face-to-face meeting on June 10, during which they will lay the foundations for a new pact, despite Brexit and its consequences in Northern Ireland casting a shadow on the old "special relationship".
UK ambassador to US quits days after leaked cables on Trump
Britain's ambassador to the United States resigned on July 10, just days after diplomatic cables criticizing President Donald Trump caused embarrassment to two countries that often celebrate having a "special relationship."
UK PM May welcomes Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador
The planned appointment of National Football League team owner Woody Johnson as U.S. ambassador to London shows President Donald Trump's commitment to close ties with Britain, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokeswoman said on Friday, cited by Reuters.
"We are looking forward to working with the new U.S. ambassador once that is confirmed," May's spokeswoman said.
US president warns UK on trade deal amid Brexit debate
U.S. President Barack Obama has warned a trade deal between the U.S. and U.K. "would not happen any time soon" should the latter leave the EU.
During a press conference with U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron on April 22, Obama answered questions over the debates around what critics have qualified as an intervention in Britain's EU referendum.