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15.03.2025 โ€” Day Starmer Gathered Allies As Ceasefire Plans Advanced

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 15.03.2025.

It displays 93 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

15.03.2025 โ‡ข Day Starmer Gathered Allies As Ceasefire Plans Advanced
โŒจStarmer hosted a virtual summit of world leaders on Ukraine, warning Putin against "playing games" with peace negotiations. By midday, Starmer announced ceasefire plans were moving to an "operational phase," with the UK set to host international military commanders the following week to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. This represents a significant escalation from previous days' diplomatic maneuvering.

Starmer criticized Putin's response to peace proposals as "not good enough," accusing him of "dithering and delay" tactics. Simultaneously, Zelensky warned Putin was planning a fresh ground invasion despite ceasefire talks, reinforcing the urgency of military preparations.

Trump's planned travel ban affecting 43 countries including Russia received extensive coverage throughout the day. In domestic affairs, reports emerged of NHS staff handling dangerous pathogens without proper facilities, while Kate and William attended a Six Nations rugby match supporting opposing teams.
15.03.2025
07:14
BBC

Starmer warns Putin not to 'play games' as UK hosts meeting of world leaders on Ukraine

The UK PM will call on leaders to ramp up military support for Ukraine at a virtual meeting of the "coalition of the willing".
07:14
07:30
The Guardian

UK PM warns Putin over โ€˜gamesโ€™ as he prepares to present peace plan to world leaders

07:30

08:12โ‡ขStarmer Warns Putin Against "Games" Over Ukraine

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on UK Prime Minister Starmer's warning to Putin to stop "playing games" over Ukraine peace talks. Starmer is hosting a virtual meeting of world leaders to increase military support for Ukraine (BBC, Guardian, Independent). Meanwhile, Trump plans to ban travelers from 43 countries including Russia (Daily Mail). Domestic issues include a cost-of-living crisis with UK households facing ยฃ400 bill increases (Mirror) and internal conflict within the Reform party (Spectator). In sports news, England manager Thomas Tuchel has discussed conditions under which he'll sing the national anthem (Sun).
08:18
New Statesman
The new age of tariffs could reshape America and the global economy.
08:18
10:24
BBC

UK summit on Ukraine begins as Starmer urges world leaders to keep up pressure on Russia

The UK PM is hosting the virtual meeting of the "coalition of the willing" to support a future ceasefire deal.
10:24
10:24
The Guardian

Starmer warns Putin over โ€˜gamesโ€™ as he presents peace plan to world leaders

10:24
10:32
The Guardian

UK says Putin will come to table โ€˜sooner or laterโ€™ as world leaders discuss peace plans

10:32
10:40
10:47
BBC

Starmer says Putin will have to come to the table 'sooner or later' as Ukraine summit begins

The UK PM is hosting the virtual meeting of the "coalition of the willing" to support a future ceasefire deal.
10:47
11:03

11:05โ‡ขStarmer Hosts Ukraine Summit As Putin Negotiation Pressure Mounts

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the Ukraine peace summit hosted by PM Starmer. Multiple sources highlight Starmer's assertion that Putin will have to come to the negotiating table "sooner or later" (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Metro, Sky). Meanwhile, UK politics sees potential shifts as polls suggest Nigel Farage's Reform UK could win a by-election triggered by a Labour MP's misconduct (Breitbart), though the party faces internal conflicts (Spiked, Spectator). Domestic issues include alarming reports about NHS staff handling dangerous pathogens without proper facilities (Mirror) and urban sanitation problems with oversized rats (Sun). Internationally, concerns grow about Trump's planned travel ban affecting 43 countries (Daily Mail) and potential economic impacts of new tariffs (New Statesman).
11:20
BBC

Starmer says Putin will have to come to the table 'sooner or later' as leaders discuss Ukraine truce

The UK PM is hosting the virtual meeting of the "coalition of the willing" to support a future ceasefire deal.
11:20
12:23
BBC

Starmer tells world leaders Putin will have to come to the table 'sooner or later' at Ukraine summit

The UK PM said leaders have to be prepared to defend a potential peace deal after he accused Putin of delaying an agreement.
12:23
12:30
The Guardian

UK's Starmer to hold press conference after world leaders' summit on Ukraine peace proposals

12:30
12:38
The Guardian

UK's Starmer holds press conference after world leaders' summit on Ukraine peace proposals

12:38
12:46
The Guardian

Starmer says Putin response to peace plan โ€˜not good enoughโ€™ and international militaries to meet in UK this week

12:46
12:54
The Guardian

Putin response to peace plan โ€˜not good enoughโ€™, says Starmer, as international militaries prepare to meet in UK

12:54
13:01
BBC

Starmer says military planning for future Ukraine peace deal moving to 'operational phase'

The prime minister says military leaders will meet in the UK next week to discuss the practicalities of future security guarantees for Ukraine.
13:01
13:02

13:03โ‡ขStarmer Convenes Military Summit For Ukraine Security

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Ukraine-related diplomatic activity led by Prime Minister Starmer. Multiple sources indicate Starmer announced the UK will host international military leaders next week, describing support for Ukraine as entering an "operational phase" to discuss security guarantees (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Mirror, Sky, Times). Starmer criticized Putin's response to peace proposals as "not good enough" and accused him of "dithering" (Guardian, Independent, Mirror). Meanwhile, Trump's planned travel ban affecting 43 countries, including Russia and Belarus, receives coverage (Metro, Sun). A domestic murder case where a wife killed her husband also appears in headlines (Daily Mail).
15:56
16:04
The Guardian

Ukraine ceasefire plans moving to operational phase, Starmer says

16:04
18:02
BBC

At least 18 dead after tornadoes hit US, with more severe weather forecast

Missouri's governor has warned people to take shelter, as destructive storms also hit other parts of central and southern US.
18:02

18:04โ‡ขUkraine Talks Enter Operational Phase

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Ukraine peace negotiations. Starmer claims ceasefire plans are moving to an "operational phase" (Guardian, Spectator) despite his assessment that Putin's conditions are "not good enough" (Sky). Simultaneously, Zelensky warns Putin is planning a fresh ground invasion despite ceasefire talks (Independent). In the US, devastating tornadoes have killed at least 18 people across central and southern states, with more severe weather forecast (BBC). JD Vance has warned Europe risks "civilisational suicide" through open borders and censorship (Breitbart). Royal news includes Kate and William supporting rival sides at a Six Nations rugby match (Sun).
18:34
18:42
The Guardian

Keir Starmer: โ€˜Putin is dragging his feet over 30-day Ukraine ceasefireโ€™

18:42
19:06
BBC

More tornadoes hit parts of US, as extreme weather death toll rises to 19

Several tornado warnings have been issued in Missouri, while Georgia's governor declares a state of emergency.
19:06
21:03
BBC

'A total loss': Locals describe destruction after extreme US weather kills 20

Several tornado warnings have been issued in Missouri, while Georgia's governor declares a state of emergency.
21:03
23:58

23:59โ‡ขStarmer's Ceasefire Plans Face Putin's Resistance

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Ukraine ceasefire negotiations. Prime Minister Starmer claims plans are moving to an "operational phase" (Channel 4, Guardian) while simultaneously warning that "Putin is dragging his feet" (Guardian). Meanwhile, Zelensky warns Putin is planning a fresh ground invasion despite ceasefire talks (Independent), and Trump has limited his envoy's remit after a Kremlin request (Sky). In the US, deadly tornadoes have killed at least 20 people across southern states (BBC). Domestic news includes reports of an XL Bully dog attack leaving a man critically injured (Metro) and celebrity relationship breakdowns (Daily Mail, Sun).