The defence secretary has paid a visit to a Royal Air Force station following his pledge to ramp up defence spending this week. John Healey flew in an army helicopter and operated a drone during the visit to RAF Northolt in South Ruislip in London on Tuesday.
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The prime minister says he will make the UK a ābattle-ready nationā, whilst Defence Secretary John Healey has pledged to ācreate a British Army that is 10 times more lethalā, as the Strategic Defence Review is published. The government aims to spend 3% of GDP on defence by 2034, although the Treasury has not yet guaranteed to fund it, and some of the UKās Nato allies say it is not enough. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK government is investing Ā£6 billion over five years to strengthen its military industrial base, focusing on long-range weapons like Storm Shadow missiles amid rising tensions with Russia and China. Defense Secretary John Healey announced plans for six new munitions factories to reinforce Britainās defense capabilities. This strategic move sends a strong message of readiness to Moscow, signaling the UKās commitment to defend itself and support allies like Ukraine with advanced military aid and technology.
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The Defence Secretary says the Government's defebce review will show Britain is ready to respond to rising global threats. John Healey says the strategic defence review will learn lessons from Ukraine and strengthen the UKās armed forces with better tech, investment, and support for troops. He said it would āsend a message to Moscowā that the UK is boosting defence to keep the country safe - and added he has āno doubtā spending will hit 3% of GDP in the next Parliament. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prince William visits the Army Air Corps in Suffolk for the first time since becoming Colonel-in-Chief in 2024. His Royal Highness served sandwiches to service personnel and their families before departing in a helicopter. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street ahead of his weekly appearance at Prime Ministerās Questions. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves has announced billions of pounds in funding for transport outside London, but also warns she has had to make difficult decisions ahead of her spending review next week. The Ā£15.6 billion package for mayoral authorities includes funding to extend the metros in Tyne and Wear, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, along with a renewed tram network in South Yorkshire and a new mass transit system in West Yorkshire. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander welcomes the Ā£2.5bn boost in local transport and infrastructure projects announced by the chancellor today.
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Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Richard Fuller urges the government to strike a better trade deal with the United States after the UK was given a temporary exemption from the latest increases to steel and aluminium tariffs. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
John Healey says there have been "really hard negotiations" between the UK and US on trade tariffs to achieve "the best possible deal for Britain". The defence secretary's comments come as a new trade..
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