Apocalypse soon? Britain ups its defence

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🗓️ 3 June 2025

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Britain, alongside other European countries, faces rising threats to its security. But a bold new strategy to bolster its defence forces risks being underfunded. Investors may be losing faith in long-term government bonds as a safe haven (8:42). And why a surprising number of French adults are choosing to be baptised (16:27).

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