The landmark treaty builds on a defense pact the U.K. and Germany, two of the biggest European supporters of Ukraine, signed last year committing to closer co-operation against the growing threat from Russia.

Keir Starmer has branded a new deal with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz a 'statement of intent and ambition' as the nations agreed on transport, e-visas and small boats

Germany is set to tighten its people smuggling laws as Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK today.

The joint pledge aligns with Merz’s controversial push to extend the Anglo-French nuclear deterrent to the rest of Europe.

Spain and Colombia, two territories offering some of the most enticing shoot incentives, have unveiled an historical co-production treaty.

Friedrich Merz will meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London, in his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor, to sign a deal on migration, defence and business. The two leaders are expected to carry out talks on security and the war in Ukraine, before unveiling an agreement to boost UK defence exports.