UK Chancellor Resists Major Defence Spending Boost Amid Security Fears

The UK's Armed Forces face a projected £28bn financial shortfall over four years, but the Chancellor has reportedly approved only a limited increase to the Ministry of Defence's budget, despite warnings of national security being "in peril."

15 Apr, 08:22 — 15 Apr, 08:22

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Reeves digs heels in over defence boost despite fears UK security is ‘in peril’

The Armed Forces is thought to be facing a financial black hole of around £28bn over the next four years, but the chancellor has reportedly only approved plans for a ‘limited’ increase to the Ministry of Defence’s budget

By Millie Cooke

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UK Chancellor Resists Major Defence Spending Boost Amid Security Fears

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Reeves digs heels in over defence boost despite fears UK security is ‘in peril’

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