OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was expected to visit Abu Dhabi this weekend but called it off, according Semafor, citing a person with direct knowledge of the matter

UK PM Starmer says he discussed a defence investment plan with the new defence secretary this morning and the plan to be published ahead of the NATO summit

UK Defence Secretary Jarvis to warn industry and military leaders of "significant" challenges ahead, Bloomberg's Milligan reports

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was expected to visit Abu Dhabi this weekend but called it off, according Semafor, citing a person with direct knowledge of the matter

Sources familiar with the talks say the signing is getting close, talks on phase one are over; they also caveat that phase two, to be completed within 60 days with be more technical and tougher, reports CNN

Nomura analysts say the BoE could raise rates by 25bps in July to head off second‑round inflation; as inflation risks ease they expect the BoE likely to resume rate cuts in 2027