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UK must consider food and climate part of national security, say top ex-military figures

Former military leaders advocate for expanding the UK's national security definition to include climate and resource issues alongside traditional defense concerns.

3 weeks ago

UK politics

Starmer issued with a national security warning - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

2 months ago

UK must consider food and climate part of national security, say top ex-military figures

Former military leaders advocate for expanding the UK's national security definition to include climate and resource issues alongside traditional defense concerns.

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Europe politics

Nato members willingly increasing defence spending amid rising threat from Russia, says Rutte

UK yet to commit to Nato plan for rise in defence spending to 3.5% of GDP

Britain hesitates over committing to increased defence spending at Nato summit.

NATO Chief Rutte to call for 'quantum leap' in defence spending

NATO Chief advocates for increased military spending to enhance collective security in response to global threats, particularly from Russia.

Nato to force UK to lift defence spending to 3.5% of GDP to appease Trump, say sources

Britain to likely agree to a NATO spending target of 3.5% GDP by 2035.

7 months ago

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Lammy tells NATO members to 'get serious' with defence spending before Trump takes office

Europe politics

Nato members willingly increasing defence spending amid rising threat from Russia, says Rutte

UK yet to commit to Nato plan for rise in defence spending to 3.5% of GDP

Britain hesitates over committing to increased defence spending at Nato summit.

NATO Chief Rutte to call for 'quantum leap' in defence spending

NATO Chief advocates for increased military spending to enhance collective security in response to global threats, particularly from Russia.

Nato to force UK to lift defence spending to 3.5% of GDP to appease Trump, say sources

Britain to likely agree to a NATO spending target of 3.5% GDP by 2035.

7 months ago

Miscellaneous

Lammy tells NATO members to 'get serious' with defence spending before Trump takes office

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Ben Wallace accuses Labour of conning' public over defence spending boost claim

The article critiques Labour's claims of increased military spending as misleading, highlighting issues with how the figures are calculated.

Fuel duty and business tax increases may be on the horizon - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

To lower the cost of defence and transport spending, the UK Government is considering reducing tax reliefs, particularly on pensions and inheritance tax, as suggested by tax experts.

UK politics

#journalism

UK politics

Watch live: Starmer faces Badenoch at PMQs after Reeves vows winter fuel U-turn

Watch live: Starmer gives statement on defence ahead of pivotal meeting with Trump

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for reporters during critical events.

Pressure grows for Starmer to boost defence spending ahead of Trump showdown

The Independent highlights critical issues in America ranging from reproductive rights to climate change and the need for solid journalism funding.

UK politics

Watch live: Starmer faces Badenoch at PMQs after Reeves vows winter fuel U-turn

Watch live: Starmer gives statement on defence ahead of pivotal meeting with Trump

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for reporters during critical events.

Pressure grows for Starmer to boost defence spending ahead of Trump showdown

The Independent highlights critical issues in America ranging from reproductive rights to climate change and the need for solid journalism funding.

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Labour claims to be defending Britain from new threats, but its warfare state is steeped in old thinking | David Edgerton

The Labour government lacks a credible defence strategy, relying on outdated policies and unsubstantiated claims about economic growth through increased military spending.

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Startups need 'clear pathway' into UK's new defence plan, experts warn

"Defence tech startups need a clear pathway from proof of value to adoption," she said.

European startups

fromBusiness Matters

Can the UK economy get more bang from higher defence spending?

Chancellor Reeves aims to transform the UK's defence budget into an economic growth catalyst by increasing spending on domestic military production.

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UK politics

Labour pushes military Keynesianism' to win support for defence spending

Labour's shift to prioritizing defence spending over aid could alienate core supporters while claiming to create jobs across the UK.

Treat weapons investments as ethical' to help arm Ukraine and UK, MPs urge

Labour MPs call for ethical investment in weapons manufacturers to support defense spending for Ukraine and the UK.

UK politics

Labour pushes military Keynesianism' to win support for defence spending

Treat weapons investments as ethical' to help arm Ukraine and UK, MPs urge

Labour MPs call for ethical investment in weapons manufacturers to support defense spending for Ukraine and the UK.

Germany politics

Russia is playing for time in Ukraine peace negotiations, Germany says

Miscellaneous

Starmer set to overrule Reeves on defence spend, but will he go as far as NATO's 3%? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

2 months ago

Germany politics

Russia is playing for time in Ukraine peace negotiations, Germany says

Miscellaneous

Starmer set to overrule Reeves on defence spend, but will he go as far as NATO's 3%? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

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fromBusiness Matters

3 months ago

UK borrowing overshoots forecast by 15bn, fuelling pressure on Reeves ahead of autumn budget

Even before recent tariff announcements, the spring statement felt like a stopgap. If the government is serious about increasing defence spending or supporting struggling departments, it will either have to raise taxes or bend the rules.

UK politics

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fromwww.bbc.com

UK politics

Reeves to focus on 2bn defence boost in Spring Statement

British defence jobs and skills will keep us safe, says the PM. So he'd better buy the UK's jet, not the US one

Increased defence spending is essential to address decades of underinvestment and bolster UK security.

UK news

Keir Starmer to meet Donald Trump in Washington as Kyiv and US agree minerals deal

European nations are urged to enhance defence spending following UK's decision to raise its budget.

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UK politics

Reeves to focus on 2bn defence boost in Spring Statement

British defence jobs and skills will keep us safe, says the PM. So he'd better buy the UK's jet, not the US one

Increased defence spending is essential to address decades of underinvestment and bolster UK security.

UK news

Keir Starmer to meet Donald Trump in Washington as Kyiv and US agree minerals deal

European nations are urged to enhance defence spending following UK's decision to raise its budget.

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Environment

Countries must bolster climate efforts or risk war, Cop30 chief executive warns

Countries must integrate climate efforts into their defense strategies to mitigate future conflict risks.

Climate change is interlinked with national security and must be addressed to prevent future wars.

Spain's PM says military spending will reindustrialise Spain and EU

Spain is among the lowest NATO defence spenders, looking to increase spending linked to the EU's 'ReArm Europe' plan.

#germany

German MPs to begin debating Merz's spending plans

Friedrich Merz aims to significantly increase Germany's defence and infrastructure spending, facing a challenging parliamentary approval process.

Can Germany's planned spending boost revive its ailing economy?

Germany's next government is set to invest heavily in defense and infrastructure to stimulate the economy, but economists warn that more action is needed.

Don't mention the war: in Germany, politicians are hiding the truth about defence spending | Paul Taylor

Candidates in Germany's election avoid discussing critical security issues and defence funding due to voter pushback.

German MPs to begin debating Merz's spending plans

Friedrich Merz aims to significantly increase Germany's defence and infrastructure spending, facing a challenging parliamentary approval process.

Can Germany's planned spending boost revive its ailing economy?

Germany's next government is set to invest heavily in defense and infrastructure to stimulate the economy, but economists warn that more action is needed.

Don't mention the war: in Germany, politicians are hiding the truth about defence spending | Paul Taylor

Candidates in Germany's election avoid discussing critical security issues and defence funding due to voter pushback.

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London startup

Defence spending must focus on more than 'boots on the ground' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Investment in skills development is critical for the UK's defence sector to support increased spending and national security.

EU leaders back new defence spending plans

EU leaders are increasing defence spending amid concerns over US support.

The move towards self-sustained security reflects geopolitical changes.

Russo-Ukrainian War

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Key takeaways from Europe's emergency summit on Ukraine

EU leaders focus on enhancing defense commitments amid US military aid suspension to Ukraine.

Concerns grow over European reliance on US support for Ukraine's defense.

Leaders discuss increasing defense spending and joint military initiatives.

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Germany news

European markets soar as Germany lifts debt brake' to raise defence spending

European financial markets have rallied on news of increased defence spending and relaxed debt rules in Germany.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

As Trump rattles stock markets, investors nab profits on Europe's defence

European defence stocks surge as Trump's policy shifts raise doubts about US commitment to European security.

Germany news

European markets soar as Germany lifts debt brake' to raise defence spending

European financial markets have rallied on news of increased defence spending and relaxed debt rules in Germany.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

As Trump rattles stock markets, investors nab profits on Europe's defence

European defence stocks surge as Trump's policy shifts raise doubts about US commitment to European security.

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US politics

China to keep defence budget boost at 7.2% this year

China's defense budget increased by 7.2% as it develops a more advanced military amid geopolitical tensions.

Cross-party group of MPs express deep concern' over cuts to UK's aid budget

Cuts to the UK's aid budget threaten to undermine soft power and impact the world's poorest.

Diane Abbott says Starmer's morally indefensible' defence drive won't make us safer

The Independent emphasizes the importance of on-the-ground journalism in a politically charged environment.

Starmer blasted for being 'patronising' Badenoch over defence spending - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Badenoch raised her eyebrows after she claimed the Prime Minister "accepted my advice" on the defence increase, to which Starmer responded she wasn't considered in his thoughts.

UK politics

Starmer accused of fiddling the figures on defence spend increase

The article highlights discrepancies in UK defence spending claims made by Prime Minister and Labour leader.

David Lammy says key projects in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan to be protected as aid spending slashed UK politics live

The accurate figure for the rise in defence spending is about Â£6 billion per year, contrary to the Â£13.4 billion initially stated by the PM.

Starmer slashes aid to fund major increase in defence spending

Britain will increase defence spending significantly, funded by cuts to foreign aid, raising concerns about international impact.

Starmer's choices are framed as a necessity for national security amid global tensions.

Boris Johnson urges Starmer to increase defence spending to 3%

Boris Johnson advocates for increased defence spending amid rising European security concerns regarding Russia.