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FTSE 100 slumps as US strikes test peace optimism

The FTSE 100 closed down 79.05 points, or 0.8%, at 10,425.96.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government agency panned for plans to attend major defence industry event

A Scottish Government agency has been slammed as it prepares to attend a major defence industry event in Glasgow on Wednesday

The National (Scotland)

US rolls out $1 billion F-35 electronic warfare retrofit contract for its armed forces, foreign operators

The United States has rolled out a nearly USD 1 billion upgrade programme for its fifth-generation stealth fighter F-35 Lightning 2 fleet, primarily centred on electronic warfare modernisation and advanced combat capability enhancements across hundreds of aircraft operated by both the US military and other foreign operators of the Joint…

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BAE faces £120m lawsuit over decision to scrap support for aid aircraft

EnComm Aviation says the firm’s action has cut off vital support for crisis-hit countries including South Sudan and the DRC

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 flatlines ahead of Iran-US peace talks

The FTSE 100 closed down just 2.95 points at 10,600.53.

Evening Standard

U.S. Shipbuilding Revival: 3 Stocks to Watch Now

Trump’s Maritime Action Plan could trigger a surge in naval shipbuilding. These three defense stocks may benefit from billions in new maritime spending

MarketBeat

European stocks sink amid Middle East uncertainty

The FTSE 100 Index ended down 130.44 points, 1.2%, at 10,780.11.

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Are You In A UK Danger Zone? AI Predicts Most Unsafe Places If WW3 Starts

Discover which UK cities and towns are most at risk in a hypothetical third world war, as identified by Google's AI model, Gemini.

International Business Times UK

Boss of BAE Systems urges ministers to publish delayed military spending plan

CEO of UK’s biggest defence company says delay is holding back industry investment as BAE posts record sales

The Guardian - UK

BAE Systems profits leap amid ‘new era’ of defence spending

Europe’s biggest defence contractor reported better-than-expected underlying earnings of £3.32 billion for 2025, up 12% on 2024.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 up in quiet trading as defence stocks rise

Defence stocks were higher after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Britain must ‘go faster’ on defence spending.

Evening Standard

Welsh munitions factory seen as crucial to boosting UK stockpiles and aiding Ukraine is yet to open

Exclusive: Delay at Glascoed is latest setback for armed forces and for UK’s capacity to supply shells to Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Two-thirds of London parents back apprenticeships as average student loan debt hits £53,000

Majority of young people also question whether university is right for them when they can get a degree for ‘free’

Evening Standard

Mandelson lobbying firm sought work with Russia and China state companies, Epstein emails show

Former minister and Benjamin Wegg-Prosser met disgraced financier before formal foundation of Global Counsel

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FTSE 100 edges up after Trump backs down on Greenland tariffs threat

The FTSE 100 index closed up 11.96 points, 0.1%, at 10,150.05.

The Independent UK

Typhoon jets to receive ‘cutting-edge’ radar upgrade amid Russian threat

News comes amidst increasing pressure on Nato and Trump’s threat to acquire Greenland

Evening Standard

Mining companies hold FTSE back in quiet end to the week

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 at record close despite Venezuela nerves

Defence stocks and miners climbed as the FTSE 100 closed above 10,000 for the first time.

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The Guardian - UK

Sainsbury’s CEO among business leaders recognised in new year honours

Simon Roberts, credited with helping to turn around grocer, made CBE along with former BAE Systems boss Ian King

The Guardian - UK

‘A step-change’: tech firms battle for undersea dominance with submarine drones

As navies seek to counter submarines and protect cables, startups and big defence companies fight to lead market

The Independent UK

Pound falters as soft inflation tees up rate cut

Analysts say that there is potential for the Bank of England to resume cutting rates in December.

Evening Standard

Starmer hopes £8bn Typhoon jet deal with Turkey is ‘not a one-off’

The Prime Minister thanked ‘world-class’ workers at BAE Systems.

Euronews

Turkey and the United Kingdom sign €9 billion deal to purchase 20 Eurofighter jets

Ankara and London signed a preliminary deal for the Eurofighters in July, which are manufactured by a consortium comprising the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain and led by Britain's BAE Systems.

The Guardian - UK

UK’s biggest weapons firm BAE grounds ‘lifeline’ aircraft delivering food aid

Exclusive: In the year they announced record profits, Britain’s arms maker has revoked licence to fly for planes taking supplies of food to starving people in South Sudan, Somalia and DRC

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 falters as investors mull outlook for UK economy

It comes as Rachel Reeves told Sky News that she is looking at both tax rises and spending cuts in the upcoming Budget.

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