UK to make a new push to join the EU defence fund, according to the Financial Times

The UK's renewed interest in joining the EU defence fund signals a potential shift in post-Brexit relations and cooperation on security matters.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 23 Jan 2026, 16:02 UTCOn the live feed at 15:42 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This move could have implications for UK-EU diplomatic ties and might influence risk perception in the markets, particularly for related sectors like defense and security. Traders should monitor reactions in GBP and equities for possible shifts in sentiment stemming from this development.

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