German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in the UK for talks expected to be dominated by the issues of EU reform, and the European economy.
Germany holds the presidency of the G7 group of nations, so her discussions with Prime Minister David Cameron are also expected to touch on security issues, the Ukraine crisis and Ebola.
But Mr Cameron is under pressure from some Conservatives to show he can secure commitments from Germany for European Union reform.
He's promised a referendum on Britain's membership if he wins May's election but wants the UK to stay in a reformed EU.
Political reporter Theo Usherwood says Chancellor Merkel has so far shown few signs of compromise.
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British Conservative MEP Syed Kamall says the two leaders do see eye to eye on many issues.
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British Conservative MEP Syed Kamall says the two leaders do see eye to eye on many issues.
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