UK defence spending to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, funded by cut in international aid
The announcement comes ahead of a high-stakes meeting between Keir Starmer and Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.
Starmer commits to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will raise defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027 ...
UK to target 3% of GDP for defence spending, to cut aid budget
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UK Prime Minister Announces Increase in Defense Spending Ahead of Trump Meeting
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Israel's defense minister says troops to remain in West Bank refugee camps for 'coming year'
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