defence

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'Donald Trump won't be fooled by Keir Starmer's measly defence boost'

The Prime Minister has informed the House of Commons defence spending will rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, amounting to an annual increase of...

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Russia's war in Ukraine has sent wages soaring as workers grow scarce and private business competes with the military

Wages in Russia are soaring thanks to the nation's war with Ukraine. Compensation across private industries rose as much as 20% last year, Bloomberg...

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Independent readers have their say on the US, Nato, and Europe’s security dilemma

Germany’s likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has questioned Nato’s future, shifting from his pro-US stance to advocating for stronger...

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EU DECODED Will a European rush to rearm be properly funded?

The European Union wants to bolster defence in face of Russia's aggression on Ukraine and growing US demands for greater European financial support...

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Ed Miliband leads Labour revolt over Keir Starmer's overseas aid cut

Ed Miliband led a Cabinet revolt against Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to slash the UK’s aid budget, it has emerged, The Prime Minister made the...

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'Kemi Badenoch offers UK more than Nigel Farage and Keir Starmer'

The world of security has been moving incredibly quickly in the last few weeks. Washington has been overhauled and not even the most long-established...

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European leader tipped to 'do a Starmer' as defence spending still low

Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to increase the UK's defence spending will act as a “beacon” for other European nations to follow, EU diplomats...

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Starmer under pressure to meet Trump's demands with 3% defence spending

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has hinted that she is willing to commit to a rise in defence spending sooner rather than later

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Foreign aid budget cut will cost lives, warns Labour former first minister

The cut to the foreign aid budget announced this week will “cost lives and create chaos”, the last Labour first minister in Scotland has claimed....

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Kallas: EU must spend more than 1% of GDP to 'prepare for the worst'

In 2024, member states collectively spent an average of 1.9% of GDP on defence, while Russia was spending 9%, Kaja Kallas told the audience of the...

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