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Prime Minister to welcome Sultan of Oman to No 10 as part of state visit to UK

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Lynch, D. (2026, October 20). Prime Minister to welcome Sultan of Oman to No 10 as part of state visit to UK. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/oman-andy-burnham-prime-minister-downing-street-b1301693.html

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King Charles III welcomed Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman to Windsor Castle on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, marking the start of a three-day state visit aimed at bolstering Britain's strategic ties with Oman amid the ongoing U.S. war against Iran. Accompanied by Queen Camilla and Prince William with Princess Catherine, King Charles greeted Sultan Haitham with a royal gun salute, followed by a horse-drawn carriage procession through Windsor to the castle. The visit included talks between Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Sultan Haitham in London on Wednesday, focusing on defense, trade, education, and maritime security. During a state banquet at Windsor Castle, King Charles praised Oman's role as a peacemaker in the conflict-ridden Middle East region.

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“Article A describes a royal banquet in Windsor during Sultan Haitham's state visit, while Article B discusses a meeting at Downing Street, indicating different parts of the same larger event.”

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David Lynch

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🔮 The two leaders are expected to sign a new two-way investment agreement during the meeting, as well as a new maritime security pact aimed at sharing more information.

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🔮 John Healey rejects calls to raise capital gains tax at the Budget Several prominent Labour voices have called in recent months for a rise in the tax, which applies to the profit made from selling off assets like a house or shares. Lord O’Neill of Gately, who has advised Mr Burnham and worked on the Northern Powerhouse project, told the newspaper that “raising capital gains tax would send very much the wrong message to business”.

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🔮 Lord O’Neill of Gately, who has advised Mr Burnham and worked on the Northern Powerhouse project, told the newspaper that “raising capital gains tax would send very much the wrong message to business”. The biggest revenue raising measure set to be in the Budget is an increase in the rate banks pay on their profits, widely reported across the media last week.

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🔮 “And I hope the Reform Party will take immediate and firm action against those who’ve been revealed to be making these abhorrent comments.”

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Oman is a key Middle East ally of the UK and the state visit comes as America’s war against Iran continues. asserted

war → come → Iran

The vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route, which effectively remains closed to oil tankers because of a blockade orchestrated by Tehran, is off the coast of Oman. asserted

which → remain → Oman

Ahead of the Downing Street meeting, Mr Burnham said: “I’m delighted to welcome His Majesty The Sultan to the UK – the UK and Oman have built a friendship which generates real benefits for people at home, and I look forward to shaping the next chapter of our relationship. asserted

I → say → relationship

Read More “Economic growth, security, defence, education: these are just some of the priorities we share as we plot a course through an increasingly complex world. asserted

we → read → world

“Working together, we are leading with our values and creating opportunities for people in both our countries.” asserted

we → work → countries

The two leaders are expected to sign a new two-way investment agreement during the meeting, as well as a new maritime security pact aimed at sharing more information. asserted

leaders → expect → information

Britain is also expected to announce that the Chevening educational scholarship programme will return to Oman. asserted

programme → expect → Oman

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting and Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband are also expected to meet their Omani counterparts as part of the cross-government meetings. asserted

Streeting → expect → meetings

Mr Miliband said: “The UK-Oman relationship spans almost four centuries and is built on trust and collaboration. asserted

relationship → say → trust

His majesty the sultan’s visit to the United Kingdom reinforces this partnership for the future age. asserted

visit → reinforce → age

Oman continues to play a valued diplomatic role in supporting the dialogue necessary to support a pathway to peace and regional stability – essential for the global economy and global security. asserted

Oman → continue → economy

“Driving closer working across defence, trade and investment, and education, ensures that our long-standing friendship is a modern partnership that delivers for both the British and Omani people.” The Sultan was welcomed by the King and Queen to Windsor Castle, as the state visit began on Tuesday. asserted

visit → drive → Tuesday

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