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Government announces £450m military ‘surge’ to Ukraine ahead of defence summit

The funding was unveiled as a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group was due to be held.

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Europe unveils new military support for Kyiv ahead of defence summit

The UK has pressed nearly 30 countries to forge ahead with plans to deploy peacekeeper troops to Ukraine. What we know on day 1,143

The Guardian - AU

UK to send hundreds of thousands of military drones to bolster Ukraine war effort

Boost comes as defence secretary John Healey hosts ‘coalition of the willing’ at Nato in Brussels

The Independent UK

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Zelensky accuses Putin’s forces of systematically recruiting Chinese citizens to fight in Ukraine war

Two Chinese citizens were caught among Russia’s ranks in Ukraine’s war-torn eastern Donetsk region

The Independent UK

Healey hosts ‘coalition of the willing’ as plans for Ukraine force continue

Defence ministers from 30 countries met in Brussels to discuss plans for a ‘reassurance force’ for Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Head of the British armed forces visits China for first time in 10 years

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin discussed ‘issues of common concern’ with China’s military leadership, according to China’s defence ministry.

Evening Standard

John Healey to host ‘coalition of the willing’ defence ministers in Brussels

The UK and France have been at the forefront of discussions aimed at deterring Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine again.

Evening Standard

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Royal Navy flagship to sail this month on Indo-Pacific diplomatic mission

HMS Prince of Wales will use drones to transfer equipment to other ships for the first time.

Evening Standard

UK minister meets family of Kenyan woman who died after a night out with British soldiers

Criminal investigators in Kenya have concluded a probe into the death of a woman who was last seen alive in the company of British solders who were in the country for training

The Independent UK

Defence secretary meets family of Kenyan woman allegedly killed by British soldiers

Relatives of Agnes Wanjiru say 13-year fight for justice has taken ‘heavy toll’ after meeting with John Healey

The Guardian - UK

Family of woman allegedly killed by British soldier in Kenya criticise inquiry

The body of 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru was found in a septic tank in Kenya close to a British Army base two months after she disappeared in March 2012.

Evening Standard

Britain tests hypersonic missile engine in ‘milestone’ for UK defence

New engine could power a cutting-edge cruise missile with a bigger range than a conventional rocket

The Independent UK

British and French military chiefs discuss plans to build on ‘formidable capabilities’ of Ukrainian army in peacekeeping talks

The defence secretary will hold further talks of the ‘coalition of the willing’ next week

The Independent UK

Healey to convene next ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting next week

John Healey will host defence ministers in Brussels alongside his French counterpart.

Evening Standard

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‘Defence investment is ethical’ says Healey as he meets firms to drum up capital

The Defence Secretary has met with start-up investors as part of wider Government efforts to boost financial flows into the sector.

Evening Standard

Ministers free up public land for thousands of new homes

Ministers will launch a new cross-Government taskforce aimed at speeding up housing development on publicly-owned land.

Evening Standard

Live: UK growth forecast halved to 1%, Rachel Reeves says

The Chancellor blamed ‘increased global uncertainty’ as the watchdog warned she would have missed her goal of balancing the books without action.

The Independent UK

John Healey challenged over £2.2bn defence boost as benefits to be slashed further

John Healey was challenged on whether national defence comes “even before the most vulnerable in society” as Rachel Reeves is set to cut benefits further in her spring statement on Wednesday, 26 March, while defence will see a boost in spending.

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Evening Standard

Trump's top team 'screwed up' over Yemen strikes group chat leak, says UK Defence Secretary John Healey

Mike Waltz, Trump’s national security adviser, said he takes ‘full responsibility’ for setting up the group chat that included a journalist along with top US officials

Evening Standard

Trump administration ‘got a case’ telling Europe to do more on defence – Healey

John Healey suggested that the US has laid down a challenge which the UK is responding to in its work to put together a ‘coalition of the willing’.

The Independent UK

Reeves poised to make further welfare cuts as budget watchdog gives its verdict

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will acknowledge she needs to go ‘further and faster to kickstart growth’ in her spring statement .

Evening Standard

Reeves to announce extra £2.2bn defence spending in spring statement

On Wednesday, the Chancellor is expected to say the UK ‘must move quickly in a changing world’.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves to announce extra £2.2billion defence spending in Spring Statement

Ms Reeves will insist the spending is the ‘right decision in a more insecure world’

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves: For the umpteenth time, it’s not an emergency budget!

WhatsApp exclusive: PM and cabinet in upbeat mood ahead of tomorrow’s eagerly anticipated emergency budget … erm, spring statement

Evening Standard

British peacekeeping troops in Ukraine must have ‘lawfare’ protection, MPs told

The UK is working with allies to develop plans for troops to be deployed to safeguard any peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.

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