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Why Europe wants Britain back at the EU defence industry party

Plus: Meet the probable head of the EU’s new fraud watchdog

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Brexit makes no sense in a world dominated by Trump. Britain’s place is back in the EU | Jonathan Freedland

From defence to trade, the incoming US president is upending the old order – and standing apart from our neighbours leaves us dangerously exposed. It’s one damned thing after another. As Keir ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

The Papers: 'Two thirds back assisted dying' and 'Putin ready to cripple Britain'

The upcoming vote on legalising assisted dying and the rising threat of Russia leads several papers.

EU backs ‘loophole’ for member states facing deforestation law

Proposed change set to inflame tensions with Brazil and other big agricultural producers over controversial rule

World - Financial Times - November 14

Romanian centrists back pro-EU Lasconi ahead of presidential run-off

Liberal opposition figure to face Russia-friendly ultranationalist on December 8

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Britain will need gas plants as ‘back-up’ for wind in 2030, says grid operator

Report says ‘urgent action’ needed to meet government’s clean power target

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Britain loves its 'special relationship' with the U.S. — but that doesn't mean Trump will love it back

The "special relationship" could be tested when Donald Trump returns to the White House following his election win against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - November 7

HMRC to hand back £700mn to top UK companies after EU tax ruling

London Stock Exchange Group, Pearson and ITV stand to gain from European court decision

Business - Financial Times - November 10

EU top diplomat nominee strongly backs Ukraine and underlines China's links to the war

The nominee for the European Union's next top diplomat says the bloc must commit to Ukraine for the long-haul even as the war's costs mount

World - ABC News - November 12

China must face ‘higher cost’ for backing Russia in Ukraine, says next EU foreign policy chief

Kaja Kallas says Ukraine’s victory in war is ‘a priority for us all’, adding that it is also in the US interest. China should face “a higher cost” for supporting Russia in the war against Ukraine, ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Denmark launches landmark framework for using AI under EU rules — with Microsoft backing

Denmark unveiled a blueprint on how to use generative AI in the corporate world to help firms get into compliance with strict new regulation from the EU.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Britain needs a coherent China strategy

The Labour government must determine where UK ‘red lines’ lie

Business - Financial Times - November 19

The story of Britain’s postwar atomic weapons

The truth behind Britain’s nuclear tests, and the human cost for service personnel and indigenous communities

Britain is being stalked by the spectre of stagflation

A combination of lower output, higher unemployment and inflation would leave the Bank of England in a tight spot

World - Financial Times - November 22

Trump offers Britain a challenge on security

There simply isn’t the depth of partnership even with France and Germany that we have in the Five Eyes network

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Britain's Conservative Party elects Kemi Badenoch as leader

Kemi Badenoch is now the first Black woman to lead a major British political party.

Britain's 'best new building of 1996' to be demolished

Salford University's award-winning Centenary Building has been vacant for the past eight years.

At COP29, Keir Starmer Announces the UK’s Ambitious Climate Targets

The prime minister announced more ambitious climate targets, charting a very different course from the United States, which is expected to roll back its energy transition plans.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Britain desperately needs a proper industrial strategy

Collaboration between business and government is central to achieving that goal

World - Financial Times - November 14

Britain’s bold plan to create super funds

The case for consolidating the UK’s sprawling pension arsenal is strong

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Rachel Reeves’ plans to reform Britain’s pensions industry

Proposals expected to lead to rapid consolidation of workplace retirement schemes and reallocation of assets

World - Financial Times - November 15

‘They don’t understand business’: corporate Britain cools on Labour

Chancellor Rachel Reeves attempts to win back support for her party after rocky early months

Business - Financial Times - November 17

How Britain squandered the best hand in the world

Having had three friends in high places — the US, the EU and China — the UK contemplates life with none

Business - Financial Times - November 20

Britain’s household energy bills to rise from January

Regulator Ofgem’s decision to increase price cap means typical yearly bill will be £1,738

World - Financial Times - November 22

Britain should not gamble with its car industry again

Labour is courting hubris by trying to beat the EU’s 2035 deadline for EV transition

World - Financial Times - November 22

Britain’s political consensus on climate starts to fracture

New Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch has repeatedly criticised UK’s net zero target

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

The 80s: Photographing Britain review – in your face and to the barricades

Tate Britain, London From Greenham and Orgreave to Belfast and City slickers, visceral images from a turbulent decade jostle for attention in a show that feels overwhelming in its scale and ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago