Donald Trump visit: UK agrees to cover cost of Scotland trip

Treasury will foot the £5m policing bill for the US president’s visit after pressure from Holyrood

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Donald Trump plays golf after opening The Trump International Golf Links Course in Balmedie, Scotland
(Image credit: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

The UK government has confirmed that it will cover the security costs of Donald Trump’s expected trip to Scotland next week.

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