Date: 3 September 2026 Tags: UK Politics, France, Migration, Europe Summary: Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted French President Emmanuel Macron, his first foreign leader since taking office in July. Burnham and Macron agreed to increase efforts against illegal migration and further reduce English Channel crossings. The leaders discussed Burnham’s plans to strengthen the UK’s relationship with Europe. Burnham raised concerns that proposed EU procurement rules could disadvanta

Date: 3 September 2026 Tags: UK Politics, France, Migration, Europe Summary: Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Downing Street for bilateral talks. Macron is the first overseas leader to visit Downing Street since Burnham became prime minister in July. Burnham praised UK-France cooperation and called Macron a close friend and neighbour. Talks include Channel crossings, Ukraine, the Middle East, defence and closer UK-EU cooperation. Tackli

Date: 30 August 2026 Tags: UK, France, Maritime, Emergency Services Summary: Two crew members remain missing after a French fishing vessel sank in the English Channel. The vessel issued a distress call at around 18:00 BST on Saturday. Five people were aboard when the vessel encountered difficulties south-west of Eddystone Lighthouse near Plymouth. Three crew members were rescued and taken to hospital for further treatment. HM Coastguard maintained an intensive search througho