Trump return puts UK defence spending top of agenda

Politicians say we're living in dangerous times, and Trump is a lot less willing than Biden to pay for Europe's defence.

Is the UK spending enough on defence?

And what Trump 2.0 could mean for Ukraine.

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NATO chief says Germany will 'step up' on defence spending

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Companies curb UK advertising spending ahead of the Budget

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Rachel Reeves loosens UK welfare spending target

Ceiling rises 20% over 5-year period to £200bn to avoid ‘having to take short-term decisions’

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Rheinmetall to make gun barrels in the UK as part of new defence pact

Howitzer plan comes amid push by western nations to support Ukraine

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Russia ramping up drone attacks on Ukraine, UK Defence Ministry says

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Why Trump’s election will not tank European defence stocks

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GOP maps out agenda for Trump’s first 100 days

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