- Sir Keir Starmer denied being snubbed by Donald Trump at the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France , insisting they had a "very honest and frank conversation" at a working dinner.
- He stated that Trump did not raise concerns about the UK's defence spending, despite his defence secretary resigning over the issue just days prior.
- Trump also reportedly did not object to the UK's proposed ban on social media for under-16s, a policy his administration previously urged the UK not to impose.
- Sir Keir confirmed there would be no additional funding for defence beyond reallocating existing departmental money, following his former defence secretary's resignation.
- The UK announced new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet vessels and a £210m export finance package to bolster Ukraine's nuclear power infrastructure.
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