Overview

• The Fire Brigades Union called on the Prime Minister to cancel next week’s state visit by President Donald Trump.
• Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service emailed staff offering overtime to provide static fire cover at Chequers during the visit.
• Union officials warn diverting crews could reduce local fire cover and slow response times, posing a public safety risk.
• Leaders cite roughly 15 years of cuts plus recent wildfires, high temperatures and low rainfall as factors stretching resources.
• The King is due to host the unprecedented second state visit, which remains scheduled, and no government response was reported.