Rumsfeld arrives in Downing Street

The US Defence Secretary has arrived at Downing Street for talks with Tony Blair.

Donald Rumsfeld was accompanied by his British counterpart Geoff Hoon as he arrived.

The two men are due to hold a joint press conference at the British Ministry of Defence later in the day.

The Kashmir crisis is expected to dominate discussions ahead of Mr Rumsfeld's forthcoming peace mission to the region.