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Class UK defence investments as ethical, Labour MPs urge banks
Letter to lenders and fund managers seeks to sweep away elements of ESG rules that hamper arms companiesFinancial Times - 9h -
Keir Starmer urged to ramp up defence spending – UK politics live
This is ‘probably one of the most alarming times for Britain’s defence since the second world war’, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey as he calls for more spending. The Democratic Unionist Party has ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Starmer urged to use defence spending boost to revive UK manufacturing
Make UK chief calls for support for small businesses as Europe faces pressure from US to shoulder security costFinancial Times - 2d -
UK’s development investment arm spent £7mn on business class flights
Criticism of agency’s travel costs and big pay rises comes as pressure grows on aid budgetFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Labour cannot ignore Trump’s impact on defence
The tough choices the government needs to make will inevitably mean talking about defence spending in the openFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Starmer faces darkening mood among Labour MPs after aid cuts
Resignation of Anneliese Dodds shows challenges for prime minister as he pursues tough choicesFinancial Times - 6d -
Apple cheers Trump with $500bn US investment plan; UK defence firm Chemring ‘targeted’ by private equity firm – business live
One of the world’s largest private equity investors has made an approach to buy Chemring, the FTSE 250 defence group, Sky News reports. German election live: Merz says priority is to make Europe ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
MP Amesbury urged to quit Commons as it emerges he will be paid while in jail
The Runcorn and Helsby MP was jailed by magistrates on Monday after he admitted the assault.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
‘It’s not ethical and it’s not medical’: how UK rehab clinics are cashing in on NAD+
They are beloved by A-listers and surging in popularity. But claims that NAD+ infusions are a fix for addiction are unproven, risky – and possibly illegal, an Observer investigation reveals. It ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Ex-US defence chiefs urge congressional hearings on Trump’s military firings
Trump’s first defence secretary James Mattis among five to express alarm at ‘reckless’ dismissals of top military figures. US politics live – latest updates Five former US defence secretaries ...The Guardian - 5d -
Toughen UK worker rights bill to curb ‘rogue employers’, MPs say
Recommendations by parliamentarians come as ministers consider amendments to flagship legislationFinancial Times - 3d -
UK MPs condemn ‘deeply disrespectful’ JD Vance comments
US vice-president’s comments on proposed Anglo-French deployment to Ukraine prompt outrage. The shadow defence secretary and other MPs have reacted with fury after JD Vance appeared to describe a ...The Guardian - 1d -
UK to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Starmer’s announcement of ‘biggest sustained rise’ since cold war comes ahead of Trump meeting on ThursdayFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
The Papers: 'Hug of hope' and 'billions for Kyiv and UK defence'
Many of Sunday's front pages are dominated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to No 10.BBC News - 4d -
Can UK banks stay the course on their climate pledges?
Lenders warn that slow government action may force a rethinkFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
UK banks risk an outbreak of boardroom exuberance
Three cheers for a steady 2024 but this is no time for complacencyFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Science must shed elitist image, urges UK research chief
Ottoline Leyser says innovation can help public services deal with spending pressuresFinancial Times - 2d -
Labour has humane and popular plans to stand up for UK workers. Why dilute them? | Gaby Hinsliff
Angela Rayner’s employment rights bill is precisely why many voted for this government. Why be embarrassed about a defining policy?. One step forward, two steps back. Angela Rayner’s employment ...The Guardian - 2d -
Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending
PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned. Keir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
The papers: UK ramps up defence budget and Europe's 'fight for peace'
The government's increase in defence spending and developments between Ukraine and the US dominate Wednesday's papers.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
UK defence secretary to discuss ‘parameters’ of Ukraine peace plan in US talks
John Healey flies to Washington to persuade American counterpart to offer military ‘backstop’ for European forceFinancial Times - 23h -
Four banks fined by UK regulator over gilt information sharing
Citi, HSBC, Morgan Stanley and Royal Bank of Canada agree to pay over £100mnFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
HSBC to replace UK bank chief in latest reshuffle of senior ranks
Ian Stuart, head of the unit since 2017, has been made group customer and culture directorFinancial Times - 2d -
UK and India relaunch trade talks in bid to boost investment opportunities
British government has pinpointed world’s most populous country as key export market for its businessesFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
UK firms must ‘get on with’ investing abroad, says City of London mayor
Alastair King says companies need to take more risks doing business overseasFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Pensions minister says schemes must invest more in UK
Torsten Bell says optimising outcomes is deeply compatible with backing BritainFinancial Times - 23h -
EU and UK in talks about Europe-wide defence funding amid fear of US pullback
Donald Trump’s re-engagement with Russia has given new urgency to European discussionsFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Starmer defends slashing aid budget to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP - UK politics live
Keir Starmer says now is the time to deepen European security, as he announces new defence budget by 2027. The rightwing historian Niall Ferguson is in the audience for Badenoch’s speech, ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy willing to ‘restore dialogue’ with Trump as European leaders head to UK for defence summit
European heads of government and leaders of Canada and Turkey will attend talks aimed at presenting a united front on Ukraine crisis. What we know on day 1,103. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 4d -
Bank of England rate setter warns of higher UK inflation risk driven by wages
Deputy governor Dave Ramsden says interest rate cuts must be gradualFinancial Times - 6d -
Bank of England governor says risks to UK, global economy from trade wars ‘substantial’ – as it happened
Andrew Bailey says ‘essential that we don’t abandon multilateralism;’ European stock markets, euro rally after Germany announces fiscal ‘bazooka’. German stock markets are surging while the ...The Guardian - 22h -
Trump’s trade war could pose ‘substantial’ threat to UK economy, says Bank
Although UK may avoid tariffs, overall productivity could be impacted by tit-for-tat tariffs between economies. A full-blown trade war would pose a “substantial” threat to the British economy, Bank ...The Guardian - 21h -
I’m Not Convinced Ethical Generative AI Currently Exists
WIRED’s advice columnist considers whether some AI tools are more ethical than others, and if developers can make AI wiser.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Sum of employment reforms risks stifling labour market
The government’s far-reaching plans could make the economy less dynamicFinancial Times - 1d -
What will Labour’s leasehold alternative mean for homeowners?
Plans to revamp ‘commonhold’ ownership were announced by the UK government this week — but what is commonhold?Financial Times - 1d -
MP Mike Amesbury's jail term suspended on appeal
Cheshire MP Mike Amesbury, convicted of a street assault, was originally sent straight to jail.BBC News - 6d -
Ex-Tory MP to lead review of Islamophobia definition
Dominic Grieve is to lead a new working group, following a rise in incidents of anti-Muslim hatred.BBC News - 5d -
Watch: Serbian MPs throw smoke grenades in Parliament
At least three people were injured when politicians clashed with security in a show of support for anti-government protestors.BBC News - 2d -
Work ethic, flexibility and tactical smarts: Slot’s potent Liverpool recipe
Sunday’s comfortable victory at Manchester City will surely be seen as decisive in the race for the Premier League title. Alexis Mac Allister’s face was a picture and it told part of the story. It ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Potential deal between Musk's Starlink and FAA raising ethical concerns
President Trump has promised that Elon Musk will not participate in conflicts of interest. Nevertheless, Democratic lawmakers are expressing concerns over Musk's Starlink and efforts underway that ...CBS News - 2d