UK Appoints Varun Chandra as Special Envoy to US Amid Tensions
British PM Keir Starmer names Varun Chandra as special envoy to the US, formalizing his role amid UK-US tensions. Chandra will lead trade efforts.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer keir starmerhas appointed Varun Chandra varun chandra, his top business adviser, as the special envoy to the United States 
USon trade and investment. This appointment, confirmed by Starmer's office on Friday, January 23, 2026, formalizes Chandra's existing role as a liaison with senior U.S. officials. It positions him to advance the United Kingdom's 
GBeconomic interests during a period of diplomatic tension between Britain and the U.S.
USon trade and investment. This appointment, confirmed by Starmer's office on Friday, January 23, 2026, formalizes Chandra's existing role as a liaison with senior U.S. officials. It positions him to advance the United Kingdom's GBeconomic interests during a period of diplomatic tension between Britain and the U.S.
