UK government considering increase in defence spending
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UK government considering increase in defence spending
Summary:
- The UK government is actively considering a significant rise in defence spending, potentially meeting the 3% of GDP target by the end of the current parliament (by 2029) or earlier, as part of the long-delayed defence investment plan.
- Prime Minister and aides are weighing options to spend more, faster, with discussions on whether to reach 3% of GDP sooner than planned, at potential multi-billion-pound cost.
- The plan aligns with growing calls from allies (includ
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