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• [New] The United Kingdom is likely to strongly advocate for continued NATO unity to resist threats, including an increase in NATO assistance to Ukraine. Recorded Future
• [New] A secure and resilient supply of critical minerals is vital to the UK's industrial strategy, both to capitalise on the opportunities that the transition to net zero brings and to attract further investment. Womble Bond Dickinson
• [New] On World Refill Day 2025 today, environmental charity City to Sea is calling on retailers and the UK Government to commit to ensuring 30% of packaging is reusable by 2030. Packaging News
• [New] Fears of being made redundant might be justified for workers in the transportation and storage (56.4%), manufacturing (46.4%), and wholesale & retail (44%) industries in the UK. Exploding Topics
• [New] Precision breeding could help develop disease-resistant flocks, reducing reliance on mass culling and enhancing the resilience of the UK poultry sector in the face of ever more frequent outbreaks. The Scottish Farmer
• [New] UK May Inflation: UK inflation is anticipated to show signs of cooling, with the annual headline rate predicted to dip to 3.4% from April's 3.5%, as temporary price spikes unwind. IBAFIN
• [New] The UK Export Finance agency allocated an additional £5 billion to back new business projects in Morocco, with British firms expected to play a major role in building infrastructure for the 2030 World Cup, which Morocco will co-host. Hespress English
• [New] From predictive service and voice interaction to multilingual support and secure automation, 2025 brings opportunities for every UK business to step up. Worktual
• [New] UK involvement would significantly increase the risk to the UK on the domestic front from state-backed Iranian operations or lone wolf attacks sparked by the conflict in the Middle East. The i Paper
• [New] UK businesses will need to be mindful of indirect impacts through rising trade tensions in other parts of the global economy as well as potential supply chain distortions affecting operations. KPMG
• [New] A temporary pick up in UK headline inflation is set to ease by the middle of next year, with inflation set to return to 2% by the middle of 2026. KPMG
• [New] AI is a growth enabler for the UK economy, levelling the playing field for smaller businesses, by giving them the opportunity to access the sort of technology solutions that larger businesses already enjoy. GOV.UK
• [New] Democratising access to digital skills training will be key to helping the UK unlock the full potential of AI, boost productivity, and support the transformation of the UK's digital economy. GOV.UK
• [New] Improved connectivity and increased housing availability can stimulate local economies and create new opportunities for small businesses across the UK. The Fintech Times
• [New] Iran warned the United States, United Kingdom, and France that any assistance to Israel will result in their regional bases and ships being targeted, and one of the Iranian missiles has caused damage to the US consulate in Tel Aviv. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
• [New] Uncertainty on tariffs, as well as unpredictable FX movements, has an impact on business confidence and investment which affects all retailers, and the overall UK economy. KPMG
• [New] The RTT anticipate continued growth through 2025, broadly in line with inflation, reflecting that consumers have money but are managing budgets in case the UK economy worsens. KPMG
• [New] The fuel for Australia's nuclear-powered submarines will be provided to Australia by the UK and US in complete, welded power units that will not require refuelling in their lifetime. GOV.UK
• [New] ANNPA makes clear that the United Kingdom and United States will only provide Australia with nuclear fuel in complete, welded power units. GOV.UK
• [New] Investment into skills and R&D announced in the Spending Review will enhance the UK's overall ability to develop competitive products and services to serve global demand, including in clean industries. Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
• [New] The strategic imperative is clear, in order to survive and prosper in the face of continuous trade disruptions, UK businesses must diversify their markets, invest in innovation, and strengthen the resilience of their supply chains. Style on Main
• [New] As the UN warns of 82 million tonnes of global e-waste by 2030, SocialBoxBiz is urging UK businesses to donate their old tech instead of scrapping it. BusinessMole
• [New] Mandates in the EU and UK alone will drive 1.1 Mt of SAF demand in 2025, with global demand projected to hit 15.5 Mt by 2030 under current policy trajectories. Environment+Energy Leader

Last updated: 19 June 2025