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UK budget will promise higher GDP but pressure firms
Economic conditions are improving before the budget, with inflation falling steadily and growth estimates being lifted
United KingdomUK-Germany agreement is predominantly about optics
The United Kingdom and Germany have agreed to deepen defence cooperation across many areas
United KingdomUK-EU reset is unlikely to be ambitious
There has been a notable improvement in engagement between the United Kingdom and the EU under the new Labour government
United KingdomJapan’s defence cooperation with allies faces risks
Japan’s defence chief has met with his UK and Italian counterparts
JapanLondon may allow AI companies to scrape online content
The UK government is trying to ensure an agreement between AI companies and creators on data scraping practices
United KingdomUnderlying UK economic trends are improving pre-budget
Inflation slowed to 1.7% as lower prices for services, airfares and energy offset higher prices for dairy and fruit
United KingdomX presence in the United Kingdom will diminish
UK public institutions, including the police, are reportedly weighing the use of X amid a rise in extremist content
United KingdomRussian resource export ban will have modest impact
Russia is considering imposing export restrictions as part of any response to increased NATO support to Ukraine
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