#defence-spending

#defence-spending

The accurate figure for the rise in defence spending is about £6 billion per year, contrary to the £13.4 billion initially stated by the PM.

UK borrowing exceeded forecasts by nearly £15 billion, pressuring Rachel Reeves to consider tax hikes or deeper spending cuts.

NATO members must urgently increase defence spending due to rising global security threats, as emphasized by UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

The UK is reassessing its defence strategy to address evolving international threats through a comprehensive review led by George Robertson.