UK Defence Spending: Burnham Says Budget Will Set Out a Path to NATO Target UK defence spending is set to take center stage in Wednesday’s budget. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that finance minister John Healey will present a plan to fully fund the government’s existing defence commitments, along with a pathway to…
Rough Sleeping Funding: UK Commits Extra £432 Million The UK government has announced a major boost in rough sleeping funding. On Sunday, ministers said they would put an extra £432 million (about $577.7 million) into efforts to end life on the streets, almost doubling the money already set aside. What Does the Plan Offer? The…
UK Competition Regulator Targets Microsoft’s Grip on Business Software Microsoft is facing increased regulatory scrutiny in the UK after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed giving the technology giant “strategic market status” (SMS) for its business software ecosystem. The move could eventually lead to new rules governing how Microsoft bundles and integrates products such…
Britain and Europe Redefine Their Future Together. Brexit has altered the way Britain trades with the European Union, works and travels to the EU and how they collaborate. The discussion on leaving has moved on from the decision to leave, the key question now is how the UK and EU can forge a more realistic,…
Nearly Two Million UK Households May Avoid Heating This Winter: Where to Find Help Millions of families across the United Kingdom are preparing for another difficult winter as rising energy costs put pressure on household budgets. A new survey suggests that some people are considering going without heating altogether to keep their bills under control….
Protecting Britain in an Age of Digital Espionage. Changes in Britain’s security agenda due to state-sponsored cyber operations, digital espionage and critical infrastructure attacks. A New Era of National Security: IntroductionThe security landscape in the United Kingdom is becoming more multifaceted and complex, where threats do not necessarily come from a military confrontation. Issues of…
