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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is prioritizing applications from defense-focused funds to enhance national security. This move aims to facilitate investment in defense stocks and dual-use technologies.

The UK government is under pressure to increase defense spending, influenced by US policies. The FCA plans to approve new funds in as little as one month and aims to expedite decisions for existing funds with defense components. Concurrently, the Cabinet Office warns political parties about foreign interference in UK democracy.