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Macron: Britain and France must shoulder burden of keeping Europe safe

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The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Macron and Starmer talk Trump, boats and Ukraine – but Brexit is the ghost at the banquet

The prime minister has repaired broken relations with France, but Britain still looks perilously isolated in a world of shifting alliances, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025

Macron calls for UK-France reset amid war and migration pressures

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a landmark three-day state visit – the first by a European Union head of state since Britain’s departure from the bloc, and the first by a French president since Nicolas Sarkozy in 2008.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 8, 2025

OPINION - By welcoming Macron, the UK signals a return to serious foreign policy

After years of fighting over Brexit and being represented by a series of ludicrous Foreign Secretaries, Britain is back on the world stage, and quite frankly, we couldn’t be needed more.

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025

Britain preparing for blackouts on the scale of power cuts seen in Spain and Portugal, resilience plan reveals

The resilience action plan warned Britain could face blackouts on the scale of Spain and Portugal

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

Britain remains trapped in poor economic policy

Letters: Readers respond to Randeep Ramesh’s article on the flaws in Labour’s approach to the economy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025

Kisses, Handshakes: British Royals Host Friendly State Visit For French President

There were protocol-compliant hugs, kisses and firm handshakes Tuesday as the visibly delighted Macrons received an affectionate welcome from King Charles III and his wife Camilla on the first state to Britain by a French president in 17 years.

International Business Times · Jul 8, 2025

Revealed: How Moscow’s Wagner Group recruited young British men online to plot London arson attack

Intelligence historian Trevor Barnes reveals Moscow’s sabotage playbook in the UK disclosed by the Wagner Group arson trial

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025

UK will take more measures against Israel if no Gaza ceasefire soon – Lammy

Speaking at the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, the Foreign Secretary admitted the impact of previous measures was ‘not sufficient’.

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025

Bayeux tapestry to return to Britain for first time in 900 years

Tapestry to go on display in British Museum next year, with treasures from Sutton Hoo lent to France in exchange

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025