Britain’s Defence Industry

Brussels to free up billions of euros for defence and security from EU budget

Policy shift will allow the bloc’s capitals to redirect ‘cohesion funds’ amid Ukraine conflict and Trump victory

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

FirstFT: Meet Trump’s hawkish foreign policy team

Also in today’s newsletter, Wall Street bonuses set to jump after two fallow years and China unveils new stealth jet

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Airbus defence chief says Trump election a ‘wake-up call’ for Europe

Michael Schoellhorn warns region risks falling victim to US-China power play unless it takes unified approach

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Xi faces heat over failure to protect Chinese workers overseas

Bomb attack by Pakistan separatists adds to pressure on Beijing to secure interests

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

'It flew right into her room': Ukrainian girl killed by Russian drone as attacks surge

Russia is launching mass drone strikes on Ukraine. Maria, 14, was one of the latest victims.

Trump taps Fox News host Hegseth for defence secretary

President-elect to also nominate John Ratcliffe for CIA director and Mike Huckabee for US ambassador to Israel

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

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

Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary pick

Hegseth, who is also a former soldier without political experience, will lead the world's most powerful military.

Pentagon stunned after Trump picks Pete Hegseth for defence secretary

National guard veteran and Fox News presenter has been a critic of military and has minimal managerial experience. US politics – live updates The Pentagon has been stunned by Donald Trump ’s ...

World - The Guardian - 22 hours ago

Who is Pete Hegseth - the Fox News host who will be defence secretary?

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, has advocated for a conservative cultural shift in the US military.

UK considering sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers

Starmer tells MPs that government is ‘looking at’ imposing curbs over ‘abhorrent’ comments on Gaza

Business - Financial Times - October 16

‘A triumph’: London’s £19bn Elizabeth line is named best new architecture in Britain

With its futuristic panels, airy tunnels and elegantly unified design, the 73-mile addition to the tube is a worthy winner of the prestigious Stirling prize – and puts the rest of the creaking, ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Ascot gears up for Britain’s richest day at races with £4m on offer

Champions Day will not have the pulling power of Dettori’s farewell last year but the signs are the buzz still lingers. If last year’s Champions Day at Ascot showed the pulling power of a sporting ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

New Zealand beat Great Britain to win America's Cup

New Zealand retain the America's Cup after beating Great Britain 7-2 in the 37th edition of the event.

New Zealand win America’s Cup as Britain’s challenge falls short

NZ first to win cup three times in a row in modern history Ben Ainslie promises return with Ineos Britannia Ineos Britannia’s challenge for the 37th America’s Cup is over, and Ineos Britannia’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Ben Ainslie keeps faith in Britain’s prolonged pursuit of America’s Cup

Skipper is devoted to winning the sailing trophy which has proved elusive but catching New Zealand is a huge ask. Ineos Britannia had only just crossed the finish line, 37 seconds and some 300 ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Son of Singapore’s First Prime Minister Says He Is Granted Asylum in the U.K.

Lee Hsien Yang accused his brother, a former prime minister, of persecuting him politically, inflaming the feud in Singapore’s first family.

World - The New York Times - October 23

Britain and Germany will sign a defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat

World - Yahoo News - October 22

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