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• Prince William to Streamline the Monarchy

  Prince William is shaping a modern, empathetic monarchy by reducing the number of working royals and focusing on targeted royal duties. With the peace efforts between Charles and William continuing, minor structural changes are expected ahead of his coronation—emphasising philanthropy and sustainability.
  Link: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/how-prince-william-will-reign-king-0zd3jcgv3

• Andrew Defies Eviction at Royal Lodge

  Prince Andrew refuses to vacate Royal Lodge despite King Charles cutting royal funding and reducing his private security. He's invested over £7.5m in upkeep and maintains his lease until 2078, deepening tensions within the royal household.
  Link: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/real-estate/national/celebrity/rumbling-dispute-over-queens-57m-royal-lodge-mansion/news-story/2bdc15b3c639835d28cbfd204843100f

• Prince Harry Extends 2027 Invictus Games Invitation

  Prince Harry has personally invited King Charles and Prince William to the 2027 Birmingham Invictus Games, signalling an olive branch after years of family estrangement. Their response remains pending.
  Link: https://nypost.com/2025/06/23/entertainment/prince-harry-to-reach-out-to-prince-william-king-charles-about-special-uk-invitation/

• Royal Ascot Day Ends on High Note

  King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Eugenie attended the conclusion of Royal Ascot, with the King in good spirit despite recent health challenges. A French horse’s dramatic win highlighted the final day’s celebrations.
  Link: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/story/royal-ascot-king-charles-day-five

• Citizenship Bill for National Security Signed

  The UK’s new Deprivation of Citizenship Orders Bill now prevents offenders from regaining citizenship while appeals are ongoing—aimed at stopping extremist individuals from exploiting legal loopholes and strengthening national security.
  Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/closure-of-loophole-to-keep-terrorists-and-extremists-out-of-the-uk

• UK to Acquire Nuclear‑Capable F‑35A Fighter Jets

  The UK government has agreed to purchase 12 Lockheed Martin F‑35A jets capable of carrying U.S. B61 tactical nuclear bombs—the first air‑launched nuclear role since 1998. At about £80 million each, the deal supports 20,000 jobs and strengthens NATO’s deterrent posture.
  Link: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-buy-fighter-jets-capable-carrying-tactical-nuclear-weapons-2025-06-25

• London Coalition on Sustainable Sovereign Debt Launched

  A new London-based coalition was launched to tackle sovereign debt challenges in developing economies, especially in Africa. Co-chaired by Emma Reynolds, the coalition aims to improve debt transparency and resilience ahead of the UN Financing for Development conference.
  Link: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/uk-government-launches-group-tackle-sovereign-debt-developing-economies-2025-06-24/

• BoE Warns of Uncertainty Amid Trump Trade Threats and UK Tariffs

  Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warned that potential trade wars under a Trump presidency are destabilising markets. Concurrently, the UK is imposing new steel import controls following U.S. tariffs, and has announced a £2.5 billion package to support the automotive sector.
  Link: https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/jun/24/oil-slumps-markets-rally-trump-iran-israel-ceasefire-inflation-dollar-pound-business-live

• UK Labels China a Geopolitical Challenge & Economic Partner

  Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s “China audit” describes Beijing as a significant geopolitical threat but concedes it remains vital to UK trade. The audit highlights Chinese espionage risks alongside cooperation on climate, trade, and education.
  Link: https://apnews.com/article/6008bbd2e9cb48471318c44aa4742bac

• National Security Strategy Unveils “Pegasus” War Drills

  The UK’s new security plan includes multi-agency war-game simulations, code-named “Pegasus”, to prepare for missile attacks, cyber warfare, pandemics, and protect senior officials. It also signals a £1 billion biosecurity investment.
  Link: https://www.thesun.ie/news/15434712/uk-war-armed-forces-drills/

• Stricter Steel Import Caps Set for July 1

  Britain will impose tighter import limits on steel from Vietnam (20%) and South Korea/Algeria (15%) starting July 1 to shield domestic producers, exceeding initial proposals. The quotas could trigger new tariffs if exceeded.
  Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/britain-set-impose-tougher-than-expected-caps-steel-imports-2025-06-24/

• Defence Spending to Reach 5% of GDP by 2035

  PM Keir Starmer pledged to raise UK defence and security spending to 5% of GDP by 2035—the highest level since the Cold War. Interim spending is expected to hit 4.1% by 2027. A full National Security Strategy will follow.
  Link: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-broaden-security-focus-set-5-defence-spending-target-2025-06-23/

• £725 Billion Infrastructure Plan

  The government outlined a decade-long £725 billion infrastructure strategy, including £6 billion for hospitals, £3 billion for schools, and £1 billion for roads. Housing and justice facility reforms are also included, with semi-annual updates promised.
  Link: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jun/19/ministers-set-out-plans-to-spend-725bn-on-uk-infrastructure-over-10-years

• TechUK-Australia Pact to Fill 200k Tech Jobs Gap

  Tech Council Australia has teamed up with TechUK to address an anticipated shortage of nearly 200,000 tech workers by 2030. The partnership will encourage skills exchange, immigration, and joint investment in AI, cybersecurity, and fintech.
  Link: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/tca-signs-partnership-with-uk-to-help-fill-projected-tech-worker-shortfall-and-win-ai-race/news-story/0121180090f933e5fff38e4fa9bd09b4

• TechNation 2025: UK Remains Europe's Tech Powerhouse

  Tech Nation's latest report reveals that the UK tech sector, valued at $1.2 trillion, attracted over $7 billion in VC funding in the first half of 2025. Yet founders cite capital access, taxation, and talent shortages as scaling hurdles.
  Link: https://www.techuk.org/resource/the-tech-nation-2025-report-enabling-an-environment-capable-of-global-tech-leadership.html

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