Davos LIVE: Trump's Greenland threats to dominate forum as Macron and VDL set to speak

2 mins ago10:16 Rebecca Robinson

8 mins ago10:10 Rebecca Robinson

The list includes:

French President Emmanuel Macron

Chancellor Rachel Reeves

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani

President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

14 mins ago10:04 Rebecca Robinson

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international advocacy non-governmental organisation and think tank that hosts an annual event in Switzerland.

It started out as a way for business executives to get together, but has expanded to include politicians and tackle issues such as climate change, technology, and global cooperation.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will not travel to Davos because there are “lots of challenges on his time”, one of his senior ministers has said.

Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, was asked why Sir Keir would not travel to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland amid Donald Trump’s latest flurry of social media claims.

He told Sky News: “The Prime Minister has always got lots of challenges on his time. The Chancellor is in Davos, the Business Secretary is in Davos. Davos is predominantly a place to talk about the economy and business investing.”

French President Emmanuel Macron is reported to have texted Trump, offering him a G7 meeting following the gathering, according to a message shared by the US leader on social media.

Elsewhere, Mr Jones said he hopes that Mr Trump’s threats of tariffs do not lead to him acquiring Greenland.

Asked if he believed that would be the outcome of the US president’s actions, the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister told Times Radio: “Look, I hope not.”

25 mins ago09:53 Rebecca Robinson

Donald Trump posted texts from Emmanuel Macron on his platform Truth Social ahead of the Davos forum.

The French president questioned his motives for wanting Greenland and suggested setting up a meeting after the World Economic Forum.

31 mins ago09:47 Rebecca Robinson

8.30am GMT: Conversation with Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft

9.50am GMT: Ursula Von der Leyen, president of the European Union

10.20am GMT: He Lifeng, Vice-Premier of the People’s Republic of China

1pm GMT: French President Emmanuel Macron

1.30pm GMT: Conversation with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

2.30pm GMT: Conversation with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar

3.15pm GMT: Panel discussion on "Prosperity: Sovereign Yet Connected?" including Chancellor Rachel Reeves

32 mins ago09:46 Rebecca Robinson

Donald Trump said the prospect of acquiring Greenland from Denmark would be discussed in Davos after agreeing a meeting of "various parties".

He said: "We have to have it. They have to have this done. They can’t protect it, Denmark, they’re wonderful people. I know the leaders, they’re very good people, but they don’t even go there."

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34 mins ago09:44 Rebecca Robinson

Rachel Reeves is to announce refunds for visa fees for some global businesses today as she attends the meeting in Davos.

She said: "Some countries give you a platform, but Britain gives you momentum. My message at Davos this week is clear: choose Britain – it’s the best place in the world to invest."

45 mins ago09:33 Alice Scarsi