Market Chatter: UK Said to Urge Anthropic to Expand in London After Dispute with US Defense Department

12:15 AM EDT, 04/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- The UK government is reportedly urging artificial intelligence and research start-up Anthropic to expand its presence in the country after a disagreement with the US Department of Defense. The proposals include an expansion of the company's office in London and a dual listing in the UK and the US, London's Financial Times reported Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. The proposals are developed by the UK Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology. Anthropic and Britain's Department of Science, Innovation and Technology did not immediately respond to requests for comments from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)