Better late than never? Keir Starmer finally unveils plans to modernise the UK’s armed forces

Better late than never? Keir Starmer finally unveils plans to modernise the UK’s armed forces

The UK government published its long-delayed defence spending plans, investing £270bn (€313bn) over the next four years. Plus: yet more conflicting narratives from Iran and the US. And: from scoring goals to corking bottles, Brazilian footballer Neymar turns his hand to winemaking. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Better late than never? Keir Starmer finally unveils plans to modernise the UK’s armed forces

The UK government published its long-delayed defence spending plans, investing £270bn (€313bn) over the next four years. Plus: yet more conflicting narratives from Iran and the US. And: from scoring goals to corking bottles, Brazilian footballer Neymar turns his hand to winemaking. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Would a ‘No 10 North’ be a good idea for the UK?

Andy Burnham makes the case for greater devolution if he becomes Britain’s next prime minister. Then: Tensions flare between Afghanistan and Pakistan. And: South Korea invests big in chipmaking and AI.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Monocle Quality of Life Survey ranks Tokyo first and Copenhagen second

We look at the best the Danish capital has to offer with Monocle’s Michael Booth as our most liveable cities list is released. Plus: we meet leading Australian choreographer Stephanie Lake. And: Fernando Augusto Pacheco talks Angèle, Italo Disco and bikinis.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Live from Almedalen 2026: Defence, intelligence and space technologies

Live from Almedalen 2026 on the island of Gotland in Sweden, Andrew Mueller is joined by Tom Edwards, Andreas Carlson, Pia Sandvik and Seppo Aaltonen to discuss the day’s big stories. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.