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Keir Starmer Accused of Leaving UK 'In Peril' as NATO Chief Slams Treasury 'Vandalism'

Lord George Robertson's stark warning that Britain is 'not safe' under current spending plans has opened a bruising argument over Keir Starmer's defence priorities and the UK's readiness for war, from welfare budgets to NATO commitments.

International Business Times UK 6 min read

Meta building Zuckerberg’s AI clone to help employees feel more connected to founder

American tech giant is increasingly investing in AI after scaling down metaverse ambitions

The Independent UK 3 min read

Former Nato chief aims broadside at Government over defence funding

Lord George Robertson will warn that Britain’s ‘national security and safety is in peril’.

Evening Standard 5 min read

Starmer’s ‘corrosive complacency’ on defence has put UK in peril, says ex-Nato chief

George Robertson says Iran war should be wake-up call to address military underfunding in scathing remarks

The Guardian - UK 5 min read

Airport council warns: Hormuz closure poses major fuel shortage risks

In a letter to the EU, the Airports Council International warned that if Hormuz does not reopen within three weeks, paraffin shortages in Europe will be critical.

Euronews 3 min read

Has the Iran War Ceasefire Already Ceased?

Both sides claim that they’ve agreed to stop fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz, but the fighting is still happening and Hormuz is still closed.

Reason 6 min read

UK must be more business friendly and not talk itself down, says ex-FT editor

Lionel Barber, the former editor of the Financial Times, has joined the advisory board of US tech firm Capitol AI as it expands in the UK and Europe.

Evening Standard 3 min read

‘We demand an immediate retraction’: Pentagon is fuming after Pete Hegseth’s alleged true motive for declaring no mercy for Iran is exposed

Hegseth has some explaining to do.

We Got This Covered 5 min read

Broker For Hegseth Looked Into Making Investment In Defense Contractors Before Iran War: Report

A broker for U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth looked into making a significant investment in defense companies before the start of the Iran war, according to the Financial Times.

International Business Times 2 min read

Dollar Rises as Iran War Continues

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 10.5-month high on Monday, finishing up by 0.40%. The dollar gained on safe-haven support on Monday amid concerns of a protracted war in Iran. President Trump told the Financial Times on Sunday that he wants to "take the oil in Iran" and...

Barchart 5 min read