, May 19 -- The United Kingdom and the European Union are set to unveil new agreements on fishing rights and defense cooperation as top officials meet in London for their first formal summit since Brexit.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other senior EU figures, marking what his government described as a pivotal step toward rebuilding ties with the 27-nation bloc.

According to British media reports, the two sides have reached a new agreement on fishing access for EU vessels in UK waters. Additionally, they are expected to reveal details of a renewed UK-EU defense and security partnership, which will grant the UK access to an EU defense funding mechanism.

Cabinet Office ...