- Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at Downing Street for his first meeting with a world leader since taking office.
- The two leaders discussed strengthening UK-EU relations, supporting Ukraine, and tackling Channel crossings following a joint visit to the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition.
- A surge team of 45 extra officers will be deployed to western French beaches to counter smuggling gangs using larger vessels to transport migrants.
- Total police resources targeting illegal Channel crossings in northern France have increased to nearly 1,050 personnel alongside an expanded intelligence unit.
- Mr Macron highlighted the strength of the Anglo-French relationship and expressed a commitment to closer bilateral cooperation.
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