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FT News Briefing

Thames Water hits the gutter

Apr 3, 2024
11:56
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Nato's $100bn 'Trump-proof' fund for Ukraine, Thames Water's urgent restructuring talks, decline in birth rates despite family-friendly policies, Southern Europe's economic growth, challenges of falling birth rates and family policies, impact of immigration on addressing declining birth rates.
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  • NATO creating $100 billion fund to support Ukraine's war efforts amid political uncertainties.
  • Thames Water facing financial crisis with urgent restructuring talks, highlighting challenges in UK utility sector.

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NATO's $100 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine Amid Funding Uncertainty

NATO is preparing a $100 billion aid package to support Ukraine, addressing concerns about funding uncertainties due to political changes. This initiative aims to counter the hesitancy of former President Donald Trump and some Republican lawmakers in supporting Ukraine's war efforts. Despite a $60 billion military support package facing delays in Congress, NATO is actively working on this substantial aid plan to be discussed further in a foreign ministers meeting.

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