Is the UK spending enough on defence?

And what Trump 2.0 could mean for Ukraine.

Trump return puts UK defence spending top of agenda

Politicians say we're living in dangerous times, and Trump is a lot less willing than Biden to pay for Europe's defence.

UK’s dual motive for higher defence spending raises problems

Trump era means government has to navigate competing pressures, but it must solve its procurement woes first

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Defence chief calls for more spending on military

Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when.

UK and Germany to sign 'landmark' defence agreement

The deal will see both countries work together to develop new long-range missiles and drones.

NATO chief says Germany will 'step up' on defence spending

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Companies curb UK advertising spending ahead of the Budget

Marketing budgets fail to grow for the first time in 14 quarters, trade body finds

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Rachel Reeves loosens UK welfare spending target

Ceiling rises 20% over 5-year period to £200bn to avoid ‘having to take short-term decisions’

World - Financial Times - November 2

Rheinmetall to make gun barrels in the UK as part of new defence pact

Howitzer plan comes amid push by western nations to support Ukraine

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Trade, tech, defence: UK braces for policy flashpoints with Trump’s US

Key differences are set to test the transatlantic relationship

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Russia ramping up drone attacks on Ukraine, UK Defence Ministry says

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Lammy seeks to repair Trump relationship after ‘Nazi’ jibe

UK foreign secretary offers congratulations to US president-elect six years after branding him a ‘sociopath’

World - Financial Times - November 6

UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors

Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

UK Christmas advertising attracts record spending but brands shun television

Online display to enjoy biggest increase as advertisers prepare to splash out £10.5bn

World - Financial Times - November 7

Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK

British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says taxes will rise by $52 billion to plug a hole in the public finances and provide new funding for the U.K.‘s cash-starved public services, as she announced ...

World - ABC News - October 30

Starmer insists pro-growth policies on way after OBR’s budget warnings – UK politics live

PM says budget just ‘first step’ after watchdog said measures would make no difference to growth over five years. Rachel Reeves is now being interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.. She is being ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - October 31

Governments should crowdsource defence innovation

Bright ideas are not the monopoly of those holding jobs in national security

World - Financial Times - October 23

Goals are not enough: How data created the modern striker

Strikers were once judged by a single metric. Today, their overall contribution is more valuable.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

How big is ‘big enough’ for China’s stimulus?

Some estimates and theories

World - Financial Times - October 16

Eliminated England aren't fit enough - Hartley

England need to get fitter following their shambolic exit from the Women’s T20 World Cup, according to former spinner Alex Hartley.

The Elegant Strategy: Why Hustle Culture Isn’t Enough

Seth Godin’s new book reminds entrepreneurs that trying harder isn’t always the best strategy

Business - Inc. - October 22

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Willpower Is Not Enough for Even the Greatest Leaders to Thrive

Your company needs more than your conviction.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Montana abortion measure might not be enough to save Tester

A ballot measure to protect abortion rights in Montana stands a good chance of passing, but it may not be enough to push Sen. Jon Tester (D) across the finish line in one of the most watched ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Conte: Prayers not enough for Napoli title win

Napoli are the surprise early pacesetters in Serie A this season, but if they are to remain on top then work is required more than prayers, manager Antonio Conte said.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

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