U.K. Boosts Military Spending and Cuts Welfare in ‘Uncertain World’

U.K. Boosts Military Spending and Cuts Welfare in ‘Uncertain World’
The changes come as President Trump’s tariff threats have disrupted global trade and added pressure to the British government’s already strained budget.
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