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UK's last Trafalgar submarine makes final voyage
HMS Triumph travelled from Clyde naval base to Devonport, where it will soon retire from service after more than 20 yearsBBC News - 2h -
It’s time for the UK to be brave in talks with the EU
Also in this newsletter, Scotland’s drive to end child povertyFinancial Times - 3h -
FirstFT: Nato’s European members discuss raising defence spending targets
Also in today’s newsletter, emerging-market currencies sell off, and Nasdaq board diversity rules thrown outFinancial Times - 9h -
City should be more supportive of UK defence sector, says minister
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says banks and investors should shrug off ethical concerns about industryFinancial Times - 9h -
A UK housebuilding recovery will not be built in a day
Too many caveats surround the government’s goal of building 300,000 new homes a yearFinancial Times - 10h -
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Trump tariffs to have 'insignificant effect' on UK economy
Plans by Donald Trump to impose blanket tariffs on all imports to the US will have an "insignificant effect" on the UK economy, according to a poll of international economists. While policymakers ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Nato’s European members discuss 3% target for defence spending
Increased military expenditure could be agreed at next year’s summit, intensifying pressure on national budgetsFinancial Times - 15h -
How Luigi Mangione's legal defence could take shape
Police believe forensic and ballistic evidence ties the suspect to insurance CEO Brian Thompson's killing.BBC News - 18h -
Keir Starmer to hold talks with the EU on defence co-operation
British premier will accept an invitation by the bloc to discuss security matters, in the latest sign of improving relationsFinancial Times - 20h -
Chelsea's Maresca: Defence is key to winning titles
Enzo Maresca has said that the key to Chelsea's surprise title push this season has been their defending, despite conceding three goals against Tottenham on Sunday.ESPN - 20h -
The case for a global defence bank
Transformative solutions are required to overhaul procurement and expand the pool of available capitalFinancial Times - 1d -
South Korea police raid President Yoon’s office over martial law declaration
News of raid comes as officials say Yoon’s former defence minister attempted suicide while in custody. South Korean police have raided the office of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his role in ...The Guardian - 1d -
'Generational talent' crowned The Rap Game UK winner
After weeks of intense challenges, the winner of the BBC Three show and £20,000 prize has been revealed.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Skyscraper moment that decided the winner after six weeks of The Rap Game UK
After weeks of intense challenges, the winner of the BBC Three show and £20,000 prize has been revealed.BBC News - 1d -
Israel wants to create ‘sterile’ zone in Syria, says defence minister
Israeli forces have seized territory and reportedly struck hundreds of military targets once controlled by Assad regimeFinancial Times - 2d -
UK 'keeping close eye' on British jihadists
Home Office minister Angela Eagle tells the BBC that UK intelligence services are monitoring the situation.BBC News - 2d -
Blow for UK as equipment giant Ashtead chooses US
The building equipment rental firm joins others who have moved to the US from London.BBC News - 2d -
Germany to tighten people-smuggling law in UK deal
The Joint Action Plan sees Germany commit to making it easier to prosecute those facilitating people-smuggling to the UK.BBC News - 2d -
Starmer says UK strengthening defence partnership with Saudi Arabia as charities criticise human rights record – UK politics live
Amnesty International UK says prime minister needs to ‘challenge repression of human rights defenders’ as he meets crown prince. Q: [From Christopher Hope from GB News] Do you want to cut the ...The Guardian - 3d -
UK pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims
The home secretary says the situation is "moving extremely fast" after the fall of the Assad regime.BBC News - 3d -
Demand for staff sinks to four-year low in UK
Tax rises spread gloom over pre-Xmas jobs market, recruiters report in NovemberFinancial Times - 3d -
UK 'not ready' for extreme weather like Storm Darragh
The head of the Climate Change Committee calls on the government to invest in adaptations now.BBC News - 4d -
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South Korea arrests ex-defence minister after failed martial law attempt – reports
Kim Yong-hyun, who resigned earlier this week, is seen as central to President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief martial law declaration. South Korean prosecutors have arrested ex-defence minister Kim ...The Guardian - 4d -
Storm Darragh in the UK + Political Storms in France
And, Donald Trump returns to the world stage.BBC News - 5d -
What if the UK isn’t actually the sick man of Europe?
Britain’s illness-related inactivity crisis looks increasingly like a mirageFinancial Times - 6d -
Europe races to set up €500bn defence fund
Initiative is open to UK and would tap bond markets to boost spending for Trump’s White House returnFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
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UK regulator approves £16.5bn combination of Vodafone and Three
Merger is expected to create Britain’s largest mobile operatorFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Trump's defence nominee hits out after reports he could be dropped
US media suggest the president-elect could replace Pete Hegseth, whose selection is under intense scrutiny.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
South Korean ruling party to fight Yoon impeachment, defence minister replaced
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean opposition lawmakers said on Thursday they would vote this weekend to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched attempt to impose martial law, while the defence ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Tata Steel UK losses jump fourfold
Indian-owned group takes £1.12bn hit after writing down value of legacy assetsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump in talks to replace defence nominee Hegseth
Florida governor Ron DeSantis among those who could replace Fox News hostFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Investors signal a return to UK equities
November was the first month for over three years that money came back into British stocksFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
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Israel will not differentiate between Lebanon and Hezbollah if ceasefire collapses, defence minister Katz says – Middle East crisis live
Israel Katz says Israel will no longer offer Lebanon an exemption and will enforce ‘maximum impact and zero tolerance’. Israeli media reports that the cabinet is set to meet in the coastal city of ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Migrants brought to UK from remote military island
Their journey to the UK marks the end of years of complex legal battles.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
UK regulator opens door to Shein London listing
Financial Conduct Authority values disclosure over ‘corporate behaviour’, says Nikhil RathiFinancial Times - Dec. 3
