Emmanuel Macron has criticised the PM for failing to curb the small boats issue, emphasising that the UK’s approach encourages further crossings and urging a more effective strategy to resolve the crisis.

The King is set to highlight shared interests with France by advocating deeper cooperation on migration and other mutual concerns, while political figures work to maintain a key returns deal aimed at managing cross-Channel challenges.

Labour is “willing to explore” a potential wealth tax, with a former leader suggesting it could substantially raise revenue from higher earners.

Boris Johnson has advised the Tories to ignore Farage, arguing that declining to engage with him previously kept his polling support at negligible levels.