Though both countries have long touted their 'special relationship,' ties have previously gone through rough patches over Suez Crisis, Cold War spies

Darroch quits over publication of letter in which he calls White House 'uniquely dysfunctional'; May says resignation, day after Johnson fails to back envoy, is 'matter of regret'

After British PM remains supportive of ambassador who described US leader as 'inept,' president says 'good news' is that UK will soon have a new premier

'You can't change an ambassador at the demand of a host country,' May's party says, after US president lashes out at Kim Darroch as 'not liked or well thought of'

After British envoy calls administration dysfunctional and inept, US leader says Darroch 'is not liked or well thought of'

Another elimination leaves five contenders in the field seeking to replace Theresa May as next British leader

Outgoing British Prime Minister says she will continue to work to ensure British Jews feels safe in communities and places of worship

Former foreign secretary garners over third of votes in first round of Conservative Party leadership race; tough line on the EU has won him the support of many Brexiteers

Michael Gove slammed as hypocrite for pushing strict drug laws while having used substance 20 years ago; questions raised over possible ban from travelling to US

British Environment Secretary Michael Gove says he used the drug on 'several occasions' two decades ago, as Conservative contenders rush to confess past sins in race to replace May