Fires Defence Minister

Is the UK spending enough on defence?

And what Trump 2.0 could mean for Ukraine.

Trump victory hands hedge funds $1.2bn win from bet against renewables

Clean energy shares have tumbled on fears Republican president-elect will scrap subsidies and tax breaks

World - Financial Times - November 8

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.

Why Trump’s election will not tank European defence stocks

Europe still has decades of under-investment in security to address

World - Financial Times - November 11

Four arrested after protests at defence firm

World - Yahoo News - November 12

The Boks and the blitz - can England keep faith in defence?

England have invested time and expertise in their new high-tempo defence. As the defeats stack up, have they got enough faith to see it through against the world champions?

£500m defence cuts as ships, drones and helicopters scrapped

Critics said the move would leave UK defence weaker, at a time of growing international tensions and after over a decade of funding pressures on the armed forces.

Defence secretary to seek 'missing' nuclear test records

Men who witnessed nuclear tests in the 1950s are demanding answers over alleged secret monitoring programme.

Eight more charged after defence firm break-in

World - Yahoo News - 18 hours ago

Netanyahu sacks defense minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, an Israeli official confirmed to The Hill. Netanyahu and Gallant have clashed publicly over the course of the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Carlyle drops bid for Thyssenkrupp defence unit over Berlin indecision

US firm faced government reluctance over private equity involvement in German naval vessel maker

Business - Financial Times - October 25

England’s Jess Carter insists Germany loss came at ‘perfect time’

Disorganised Lionesses conceded three first-half goals Georgia Stanway: ‘It’s a process. This is still a step forward’ Jess Carter believes England’s chaotic 4-3 defeat against Germany came at ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Luxury, defence and construction companies hit by French tax hike

Chief executives warn that Michel Barnier’s plan will reverse Emmanuel Macron’s business-friendly reforms

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Iran’s defence budget set to soar as regional tensions rise

Recommendation to parliament for substantial increase in military spending comes after recent exchange of fire with Israel

World - Financial Times - October 29

Why EU defence and security policy will stay in the hands of capitals

Also in this newsletter: wading into France’s budget mess

World - Financial Times - October 30

How the US election outcome will influence Europe’s defence policy

Also in this newsletter: New EU commissioners face the European parliament

World - Financial Times - November 4

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

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Manchester City’s league title defence will be a struggle, Guardiola admits

Champions lost at Bournemouth after Carabao Cup exit ‘People expect us to win 38 games 5-0. It will not happen’ Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City must accept that their title defence will ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Sara Sharif’s father tells court her stepmother was the ‘true villain’

A father accused of killing his 10-year-old daughter tried to give her CPR, his defence says.

Netanyahu’s sacking of defence chief ‘last thing Israel needs’, says president

Critics dismayed at timing of dismissal amid war and on day of US election – and warn more may come for PM’s political gain. Middle East crisis live – latest updates Many Israelis have been ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

European defence bosses expect Trump to demand more Nato contributions

Leonardo chief executive calls for investment in region’s defence sector as well as alliances to increase competitiveness

World - Financial Times - November 7

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

Key differences are set to test the transatlantic relationship