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Good morning. King Charles III has told a state banquet that the UK's relationship with France is essential for preserving peace in Europe - we have the details from his meeting with President Emmanual Macron. There's the latest on Gregg Wallace's sacking from MasterChef and the 50 additional claims against him. And meet the non-league football groundsman who's gone viral for his eye-catching patterned pitch.

At a grand ceremonial dinner at Windsor Castle last night, King Charles and President Macron toasted the partnership between Britain and France and emphasised its vital importance. In front of 160 guests, including Sir Mick Jagger and Sir Elton John, the King called for a deeper alliance between the two countries to combat terrorism, organised crime and "irregular migration" across the Channel. Earlier Macron had addressed Parliament, urging an "open world", with the UK and France less dependent on the US and China. After the public pageantry of the first day of his state visit, Macron will meet PM Keir Starmer at Downing Street today to discuss issues such as stopping illegal migration.

Gregg Wallace has been sacked as a presenter on MasterChef, BBC News understands. An inquiry into allegations of misconduct made against him is expected to report back imminently. In a social media post yesterday, he said he'd been cleared of the most serious charges. It comes as 50 more people have approached BBC News with new claims about the presenter.

Caterers are warning that schoolchildren are getting less meat, cheaper ingredients and smaller portions in their lunches due to rising costs. Although the government will be increasing the meal rate paid to schools by 3p to £2.61 from September, one food organisation says that's "inadequate" and is "almost considered an insult". Read more.