Sir Keir Starmer praised the "real progress" in the UK's relationship with Germany as he welcomed Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Chequers on Sunday.The two leaders met at the Prime Minister's country residence ahead of his visit to Belgium on Monday, where he will meet with EU chiefs in an effort to "reset" relations with the block.Ukraine and the Middle East were among the topics of conversation as Mr Scholz met with Sir Keir at the Buckinghamshire country house, a No 10 spokesperson said.

Sir Keir Starmer praised the "real progress" in the UK's relationship with Germany as he welcomed Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Chequers on Sunday.The two leaders met at the Prime Minister's country residence ahead of his visit to Belgium on Monday, where he will meet with EU chiefs in an effort to "reset" relations with the block.Ukraine and the Middle East were among the topics of conversation as Mr Scholz met with Sir Keir at the Buckinghamshire country house, a No 10 spokesperson said.