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NATO agrees to 5% higher defence spending target ahead key summit at The Hague

This week, allies are expected to commit to spending around 3.5 percent of GDP on "hard defence" that will include weapons and troops and an additional 1.5 percent on defence-related investments such as cybersecurity and military mobility.

Euronews

NATO Strikes Spending Deal, But Spain Exemption Claim Risks Trump Ire

NATO on Sunday signed off on a pledge to ramp up defence spending before its upcoming summit, but Madrid insisted it would not need to hit the five percent of GDP demanded by US President Donald Trump.

International Business Times

Russia’s economy boomed after the invasion of Ukraine—it’s now running out of steam

Record-low unemployment and ultra-hot inflation have put Russia “on the brink” of a recession, its economy minister said.

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Japan pulls out of talks with Trump administration after ‘being ordered to spend more on defence’

The two countries were set to hold annual security talks on 1 July

The Independent UK

Why Elon Musk’s US$34 billion loss wasn’t really that – and what it tells us about the philanthropy of the ultra-wealthy

Following a sharp drop in Tesla’s share price, outlets reported that the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, had “lost” US$34 billion (£25 billion) in a single day. That figure exceeds the annual GDP of countries like Iceland, Jamaica or Mauritius. Gaining or losing even 0.001% of that wealth would be…

The Conversation

Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez rejects NATO's 5% of GDP spending plan as 'unreasonable'

Spain was the lowest spender in the trans-Atlantic alliance last year, directing less than 2% of its GDP on defence expenditure.

Euronews

Spain rejects Nato plan for member states to spend 5% of GDP on defence

PM Pedro Sánchez says he wants a ‘more flexible formula’ that would make target optional or allow Madrid to opt out

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Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated defense spending increase as 'unreasonable'

Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5% of GDP on defense needs that’s expected to be announced next week, calling it “unreasonable.”

The Independent UK

Unpacking the data: Why India’s poverty decline may not be what it seems

Discussions on poverty in India have long centred on the Household Consumption Expenditure Surveys (HCES) which are conducted nationwide. These surveys measure how much households spend and are often used as a stand-in for household income since reliable income data is hard to collect in developing countries.

Newslaundry

New Zealand enjoys GDP bump of 0.8 per cent in Q1

New Zealand has posted its best quarterly GDP growth figures in almost two years, though the economy is still 1.1 per cent smaller than it was a year ago.

AAP

Canadian international relations experts share their views on global politics and Canada’s role

A survey of Canadian international relations professors has found they disagree on how to respond to potential Chinese aggression against Taiwan and which global regions will matter most to Canada in the future.

The Conversation

Trump may push Albanese on defence spending, but Australia has leverage it can use, too

Ahead of a prospective meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit Canada, two key developments have bumped defence issues to the top of the alliance agenda.

The Conversation

Keir Starmer must come to the defence of his chancellor’s spending review

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: In spite of Rachel Reeves’s much-vaunted increase in MoD expenditure, a rise to 2.6 per cent of GDP can only be achieved by draining the overseas aid budget, reallocating intelligence agency funds, and other sleights of hand. When the prime minister faces Nato leaders, including Donald…

The Independent UK

Stocks mixed amid GDP miss and fresh trade worry

The UK economy fell at a faster pace than expected in April, numbers on Thursday showed, as services output slumped.

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The UK’s small businesses should be fuelling the country’s growth ambitions. Here’s why that’s not happening

The UK government’s spending review has set out its priorities for the next three years. But behind the rhetoric about boosting growth lies growing concern about small businesses being locked out of the wider UK economy. Government funding and regulation are increasingly out of step with the reality of micro-enterprises…

The Independent UK

Ben Wallace accuses Labour of ‘conning’ public over defence spending boost claim

Concerns have been raised that the increase in defence spending pledged by Keir Starmer’s government is ‘smoke and mirrors’

Euronews

UK economy contracts sharply in April: Will the BoE respond?

UK GDP shrank 0.3% in April, the sharpest drop since October 2023, led by declines in services and manufacturing. Labour market data weakened, fuelling speculation of a Bank of England rate cut in August as recession fears grow.

Evening Standard

Economy shrinks by more than expected amid record fall in exports to the US

Exports to America fell at the fastest pace on record, down £2 billion in April, according to the ONS.

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UK economy sees biggest drop since October 2023 in blow for Rachel Reeves

THE UK economy saw the biggest monthly contraction for a year-and-a-half in April in a setback for Chancellor Rachel Reeves ...

The Independent UK

Blow for Rachel Reeves after UK economy shrinks by more than expected

The cut to GDP figures will be bad news for the chancellor in her mission to grow the UK economy

Evening Standard

UK economy shrinks by more than expected in April – ONS

Gross domestic product fell by 0.3% in April, compared with growth of 0.2% in March.

The Guardian - UK

UK’s FTSE 100 share index hits record closing high despite economy shrinking in April – as it happened

UK economy shrank by 0.3% in April, biggest fall since October 2023, as trade with the US slumped.. but FTSE 100 ends at new record close

The Conversation

Spending review delivers big boosts for health and defence – but Rachel Reeves is focused on investment

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered the government’s spending review, setting out its plans and priorities for the next three years. The aim of the review is of course to allocate spending over that time period – but this government is keen for economic growth and so has directed the…

The Guardian - UK

UK yet to commit to Nato plan for rise in defence spending to 3.5% of GDP

Nato chief Mark Rutte wants members to agree to plan at summit this month but UK remains cautious

The Guardian - UK

2020s on course to be weakest decade for global economy since 1960s, says World Bank

Washington-based lender cuts its forecast for world GDP growth, blaming Donald Trump tariffs

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