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Rishi Sunak struggling to smother frenzy of election rumours
Speculation PM could call election to forestall possible leadership challenge has its own momentum despite No 10 dismissals. In a sign of how febrile the atmosphere in Westminster is just now, there were wild rumours flying around on Friday that ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Rishi Sunak: Britain Does Its Part in Ukraine and on Defense Spending
Our military budget will reach 2.5% of GDP by 2030. European allies need to step up as well.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Let Rishi Sunak ‘get on with the job’, says Grant Shapps
Defence secretary says MPs must give the PM space as Tory figures appear to be vying for leadership. Conservative MPs looking for a new party leader need to allow Rishi Sunak to “get on with the job”, Grant Shapps has said.. Amid speculation that ...The Guardian - World -
US TikTok ban would be 'devastating', UK firms warn
UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
US stocks rally could falter in face of strong dollar, warn analysts
Wall Street equities have recently bucked historical trend of moving inversely to greenbackFinancial Times - World -
Summer or autumn? Sunak’s election date dilemma
Prime minister and his advisers are trying to figure out when would be the best time to hold a pollFinancial Times - Business -
‘It would be seismic to win in Sunak’s backyard’: is Labour about to paint England red?
Thursday’s local elections are a chance for Keir Starmer to show his party’s breadth of support – not least in the embattled PM’s North Yorkshire . It’s looking pretty positive for Labour’s David Skaith as he campaigns up and down quiet ...The Guardian - World -
US has seen evidence of attempts by China to influence election, says Blinken
Secretary of state met Xi Jinping in Beijing and warned of sanctions over China’s support for Russian arms industry. Washington has seen evidence of attempts by Beijing to “influence and arguably interfere” in this year’s US elections, the ...The Guardian - World - China -
Russian GPS jamming threatens air disaster, warn Baltic ministers
Interference with navigation signals blamed on Moscow has forced two Finnish flights to turn around mid-journeyFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Russian GPS jamming threatens air disaster, warn Baltic ministers
Interference with navigation signals blamed on Moscow has forced two Finnish flights to turn around mid-journeyFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Russian GPS jamming threatens air disaster, warn Baltic ministers
Interference with navigation signals blamed on Moscow has forced two Finnish flights to turn around mid-journeyFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Russian GPS jamming threatens air disaster, warn Baltic ministers
Interference with navigation signals blamed on Moscow has forced two Finnish flights to turn around mid-journeyFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Russian GPS jamming threatens air disaster, warn Baltic ministers
Interference with navigation signals blamed on Moscow has forced two Finnish flights to turn around mid-journeyFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Russian GPS jamming threatens air disaster, warn Baltic ministers
Interference with navigation signals blamed on Moscow has forced two Finnish flights to turn around mid-journeyFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Russian GPS jamming threatens air disaster, warn Baltic ministers
Interference with navigation signals blamed on Moscow has forced two Finnish flights to turn around mid-journeyFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
FirstFT: Elon Musk makes unexpected China visit as Tesla fights local rivals
Also in today’s newsletter, US Pacific commander says China is pursuing ‘boiling frog’ strategy, and Chinese regulators warn against SVB-style meltdownFinancial Times - World - China -
Sunak Refuses to Confirm Election Date Ahead of Local Votes
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Sunak pledge to boost defence spending raises prospect of cuts elsewhere
Economists and opposition question how government will lift MoD share of GDP to 2.5% and find extra £75bnFinancial Times - Business -
UK’s Sunak Says Rwanda Flights Plan Is Having a Deterrent Effect
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Foreign states targeting UK universities, MI5 warns
Senior figures from leading institutions are warned of risks to some of their cutting-edge research.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Sadiq Khan urges Labour to pursue UK-EU youth mobility deal
London mayor tells FT that scheme would be ‘incredibly important’ for capital after Labour shunned proposalFinancial Times - Business -
Sadiq Khan urges Labour to pursue UK-EU youth mobility deal
London mayor tells FT that scheme would be ‘incredibly important’ for capital after Labour shunned proposalFinancial Times - World -
UK holds local elections and Fed sets rates
Polls in England and Wales, a US interest rate decision and a dip in market activity for May Day celebrationsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Curtice: What could the local elections mean for the general election?
The polls are the last big test of the Westminster government's popularity before the next election.BBC News - Top stories -
The Uncertainty Effect: Why IPOs May Be on Hold Until Post-Election
Historical trends suggest presidential elections don't move the needle, but certain companies have delayed their IPOs because of presidential elections--and 2024 will be a divisive one.Inc. - Business -
UK forces may be deployed to help deliver Gaza aid
The US says no American forces will go ashore but an unnamed "third party" will drive aid into Gaza.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Tory rebels aim to oust Sunak if party suffers big losses in local elections
Plotters could try to topple prime minister after polls in England and Wales on ThursdayFinancial Times - Business -
Tory rebels aim to oust Sunak if party suffers big losses in local elections
Plotters could try to topple prime minister after polls in England and Wales on ThursdayFinancial Times - World -
Revealed: UK government was warned of infected blood risks in 1970s
Documents show officials were told blood plasma harvested from US convicts was contaminated with viruses. • Read more: the true story of the UK infected blood scandal; plus: ‘My mum gave the injections that killed my brothers’. A commercial blood ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Sunak exposed over NHS queues as Tory seats among UK’s worst areas
FT analysis underscores PM’s liability, with treatment lists twice as long as 2010 when the party came to powerFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Sunak exposed over long NHS queues in Tory seats
FT analysis underscores PM’s liability, with treatment lists twice as long as 2010 when the party came to powerFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Commodity prices could keep inflation high, warns World Bank
Sharp falls in commodities are unlikely to continue, says lender, making it harder for central banks to cut interest ratesFinancial Times - Business -
Commodity prices could keep inflation high, warns World Bank
Sharp falls in commodities are unlikely to continue, says lender, making it harder for central banks to cut interest ratesFinancial Times - World -
Antony Blinken meets with China's President Xi as US, China spar over bilateral and global issues
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials in BeijingABC News - World - China -
China warns US not to step on its 'red lines'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China in an attempt to put relations on an even keel.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Frank Field saw benefit in the Lib Dems. In this election year, Labour would be wise to do the same | Martin Kettle
The late elder statesman understood the need for a progressive realignment of British politics. That prize shouldn’t be lost. David Marquand and Frank Field, both of whom died this week, never sat on the Labour benches together. The professor of ...The Guardian - World -
Deborah James's family call for cancer strategy
The journalist's family are urging the government to craft a plan to ensure earlier diagnosis of cancer.BBC News - Top stories -
DUP looks to replace Jeffrey Donaldson at UK general election
Unionist party says it is seeking alternative candidate for former leader’s Westminister seatFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
How a Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Could Affect Trump’s Election Case
In arguments on Thursday, the justices appeared to signal two ways they could help Donald Trump as he fights charges that he plotted to overturn the 2020 election.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Some prospects may be better off not hearing their names called
Numbers from the last 20 years suggest players still on the board after the NFL Draft's third round might be better off going undrafted entirely.Yahoo Sports - Sports