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Extra defence spending to double workforce of manufacturing firm, as ministers insist UK economy will grow
A manufacturing firm in Hampshire has told LBC it’s set to almost double its size, as a result of extra spending on defence.
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How the UK's defence spending compares to other countries
South Africa's military spending has been declining in real terms for the past decade. With the nation's economy underperforming, the defence budget fell to just 0.7% of GDP in 2023, well ...
UK to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says before Trump meeting
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will raise defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027. Starmer made the committment on Tuesday.
Reeves to focus on £2bn defence boost in Spring Statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to confirm a £2.2bn increase in defence spending in her Spring Statement, with details of ...
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Reeves to Tighten Spending as UK's Growth Dreams Falter
British finance minister Rachel Reeves prepares to announce spending cuts to maintain investor trust amid a stalling economy.
Reeves prepares for tough UK budget update as growth slows
By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves is likely to announce cuts to her spending ...
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Europe needs to spend more on defence, not just pretend to
At a summit of NATO leaders in June its 32 members will have to agree to spend well over 3% of GDP on defence (the latest ...
Rachel Reeves prepares for tough UK budget update as growth slows
British finance minister Rachel Reeves is likely to announce cuts to her spending plans on Wednesday in an attempt to show ...