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uk-defence-policy
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The Independentpolitics6 days ago
UK military advisers report daily Russian attacks and spending delays
Two authors of the UK strategic defence review told MPs the country faces ongoing Russian attacks and that a year-long delay in publishing the defence investment plan has left spending gaps. The advisers said relations with the United States at an upcoming Nato summit may be stra…
news.google.compolitics15 days ago
UK government shifts naval funding from new warships to drone systems
The government has redirected funds previously allocated for new destroyers and frigates toward drone technology under its Defence Investment Plan. The change follows the resignation of the former defence secretary over spending levels.
The Independentpolitics17 days ago
Opposition proposes tax-free reserve service funded by benefit cap
The party plans to use savings from reintroducing the two-child benefit cap to remove taxes on up to 30 days of reserve service per year. Officials say the change would help recruit an extra 18,000 reservists and bring total reserve strength to 50,000.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukpolitics17 days ago
Opposition proposes tax cut for reservists to reach 50,000
The opposition has proposed making the first 30 days of reservist service tax-free each year. The plan would be funded by reinstating the two-child benefit cap and is projected to cost £44 million in the first year.
news.sky.compolitics29 days ago
Shadow Defence Secretary Urges Stronger Defence Funding After Two Resignations
A senior opposition lawmaker called for increased defence spending following the resignations of two government ministers. The comments came after Britain seized a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukpolitics32 days ago
Defence Investment Plan stays unpublished
A senior opposition lawmaker said the delay in publishing the plan reflects internal disarray. The former defence secretary cited funding shortfalls in a resignation letter. The government has not released the document on the expected schedule.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukworld37 days ago
MPs call for government apology over delayed defence investment plan
A cross-party group of MPs said the government should apologise for delays to a defence investment plan originally promised in autumn 2025. The Public Accounts Committee report stated that the absence of the plan has damaged national credibility and armed forces planning.
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Euronewspolitics38 days ago
UK Prime Minister Says Russia Could Attack NATO by 2030
The UK Prime Minister stated on Friday that Western intelligence assessments indicate Russia could attack a NATO country as soon as 2030. He pledged to publish a long-delayed defence investment plan before next month's NATO summit.
The Independentworld45 days ago
Minister Says Defence Investment Plan Will Be Published When Ready
Pensions minister Torsten Bell declined to give a date for the long-delayed defence investment plan. The Conservatives plan a June 2 vote to require publication within a month of the Armed Forces Bill receiving Royal Assent.