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US President George Bush is to meet Gordon Brown for formal talks at Downing Street, on the second day of his two-day visit to the UK. US President George Bush is meeting British PM Gordon Brown for formal talks at Downing Street, on the second day of his two-day visit to the UK.
The leaders are expected to focus on the Middle East, fuel and food prices after Mr Bush has breakfast with Tony Blair, now a Middle East envoy. The two are set to focus on the Middle East, oil and food prices. Mr Bush arrived at No 10 after breakfast talks with ex-prime minister Tony Blair.
The trip is part of Mr Bush's final European tour before he leaves office.The trip is part of Mr Bush's final European tour before he leaves office.
On Sunday Mr Bush also met the Queen. His arrival in London was greeted by hundreds of anti-war demonstrators.On Sunday Mr Bush also met the Queen. His arrival in London was greeted by hundreds of anti-war demonstrators.
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BBC world affairs correspondent Mike Wooldridge said despite there only being six months before President Bush leaves office, the prime minister hopes they can tackle a number of substantial issues before his departure. President Bush and Mr Brown are expected to discuss what action can be taken on the global economy, including rising fuel and food prices and the credit crunch.
The global economy, and the battering it is taking from the fuel and food price crisis and the credit crunch, is at the top of the agenda for Gordon Brown during the visit, said our correspondent. Mr Brown, who became prime minister a year ago, and President Bush, who leaves office in six months' time, are also expected to discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions and future strategy in Iraq.
He said: "He wants President Bush's commitment to secure the elusive deal on global trade reform that could ease some of the economic problems."
I have absolutely no problem how Gordon Brown is managing the Iraqi effort President BushI have absolutely no problem how Gordon Brown is managing the Iraqi effort President Bush
The talks are also likely to cover Iran and its nuclear ambitions. Ahead of the meeting President Bush held a breakfast meeting with Mr Blair, who is now a Middle East envoy.
Later on Monday, Mr Bush will travel to Stormont, Belfast for talks with Mr Brown, Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson and his deputy, Martin McGuinness. And after the talks in Downing Street the two will travel to Stormont, Belfast for talks with Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson and his deputy, Martin McGuinness.
On Sunday Mr Bush and his wife, Laura, dined with Mr Brown and his wife, Sarah, at Downing Street, alongside about 20 guests, including three leading British historians.
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On Sunday Mr Bush and his wife, Laura, dined with Mr Brown and his wife, Sarah, at Downing Street. Earlier, Mr Bush told Sky News he was sorry "innocent civilians" had died in Iraq, but said that he was still certain the invasion was the right thing to do.
Mike Wooldridge said the dinner - which was also attended by about 20 guests including three leading British historians - had been more social than political.
He said it was "designed to set the mood for a visit that both countries would clearly want to be about more than Mr Bush taking leave of Britain as he heads towards the end of his presidency".
Protesters clashed with police in Whitehall
Earlier, Mr Bush told Sky News he was sorry "innocent civilians" had died in Iraq, but he was still certain the invasion was the right thing to do.
He also downplayed suggestions of disagreement between Britain and the US on Iraq - although he appeared to hint that the two had not always communicated as they should have done on the issue of troop numbers.He also downplayed suggestions of disagreement between Britain and the US on Iraq - although he appeared to hint that the two had not always communicated as they should have done on the issue of troop numbers.
Protesters clashed with police in Whitehall
The "worst thing" allies can do is not communicate about plans and desires, he said, before adding: "I have absolutely no problem how Gordon Brown is managing the Iraqi effort."The "worst thing" allies can do is not communicate about plans and desires, he said, before adding: "I have absolutely no problem how Gordon Brown is managing the Iraqi effort."
The president's arrival in London was met by several hundred protesters who gathered in Parliament Square to shout: "George Bush - terrorist". The president's arrival in London was met by several hundred protesters who gathered in Parliament Square. There were a number of scuffles as police officers tried to prevent a march to Downing Street.
Police turned out in force to prevent a march to Downing Street, and following a number of scuffles, police said at least 10 officers received minor injuries and 25 people were arrested. The police said at least 10 officers received minor injuries and 25 people were arrested.
On Sunday Mr Bush and his wife Laura also had a 45-minute tea meeting with the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, billed by Buckingham Palace as a "private and informal" visit between "old friends".On Sunday Mr Bush and his wife Laura also had a 45-minute tea meeting with the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, billed by Buckingham Palace as a "private and informal" visit between "old friends".