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Streeting Stockpiles Food as UK Faces Security Threats
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting warns of rising UK security threats while increasing military spending to 3% of GDP by 2...
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Badenoch Attacks Burnham Over Defence Spending Delays
Kemi Badenoch criticises PM Andy Burnham for avoiding tough defence budget decisions as European security concerns mount...
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Britain Must Demonstrate Sustained Military Budget Growth for NATO
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warns Britain needs consistent annual defence spending increases to achieve 3.5% GDP t...
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Raising Taxes on Middle Earners Could Fund UK Defence Ambitions
Resolution Foundation suggests middle-income earners must face tax increases to support higher UK defence spending and m...
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Andy Burnham Faces Budget Challenges: Tax Pledges and Defence Spending
Andy Burnham confronts significant budget constraints with tax commitments and defence targets ahead of October's autumn...
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Andy Burnham Demands Cabinet Act on Cost Crisis
PM Burnham urges cabinet to explore comprehensive solutions for cost of living crisis, facing scrutiny over funding VAT...
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Andy Burnham's Critical In-Tray: Major Challenges Await PM
Discover the pressing issues Andy Burnham will face as prime minister, from welfare reform to geopolitical tensions. Key...
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Starmer rallies European allies at Nato summit amid US concerns
UK PM Keir Starmer leads European efforts at Ankara Nato summit, emphasizing defence commitments amid concerns over Trum...
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Defence Secretary Urges PM to Map Path to 3.5% NATO Spending
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis calls on Andy Burnham to increase UK defence spending towards NATO's 3.5% target, requiring...
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Defence Spending Realignment Will Eliminate 10,000 UK Jobs
Analysis reveals infrastructure cuts to fund defence spending will cost UK 10,000 jobs, contradicting PM Starmer's emplo...
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Starmer Urges Burnham to Borrow Billions for Defence Spending
Keir Starmer suggests Andy Burnham should use fiscal headroom to borrow billions for a £4.7bn defence spending gap over...
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Badenoch Demands Burnham Denounce Defence Plan
Badenoch urges Burnham to condemn defence investment strategy as No. 10 defends funding credibility amid concerns.
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Badenoch Slams Starmer Over £5bn Defence Budget Gap
Kemi Badenoch criticises PM Starmer for defence spending shortfall, claiming £5bn missing from investment plan. Latest p...
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Incoming Chancellor Faces £5bn Defence Budget Gap, Government Analysis Shows
New Chancellor must address £5bn defence funding shortfall. Starmer unveils £15bn plan, emphasizing better spending prac...
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Burnham Faces £4.7bn Defence Budget Gap from Starmer Plan
Andy Burnham confronts £4.7bn shortfall in defence funding after Starmer's £298bn investment plan announcement without c...
National
Starmer's £4.7bn Defence Spending Legacy Poses Challenge for Future Leader
Keir Starmer's defence spending announcement leaves the next PM facing significant budgetary challenges and tough strate...
National
UK Defence Spending Plan Set for Tuesday Release
The UK defence investment plan will detail spending strategy for equipping Armed Forces. Long-awaited defence spending p...
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Govt Officials Push War Bonds Plan for Defence Budget
Government officials lobby to revive war bonds concept for increased military spending beyond the £13.5bn Defence Invest...