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Starmer finds an extra £1bn for defence as long-delayed spending plan finally revealed

The new defence investment plan has allocated £14.5bn to fund Britain’s defence, still falling well short of the £28bn officials previously said was needed

The Independent UK

Long-delayed defence plan will safeguard Britain ‘into the future’, Starmer says

The defence investment plan (Dip), originally due last year, will be published on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Plans to replace destroyers scrapped to make way for drone hubs in ‘hybrid Navy’

The Royal Navy will instead procure at least six ‘common combat vessels’, which will act as command hubs for uncrewed systems, officials said.

The Independent UK

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Plans to replace ageing destroyers scrapped to make way for drones in ‘hybrid Navy’

Underwater drones will be included in bid to tackle Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic

The Independent UK

Burnham may have to boost defence spending to pass ‘Moscow test’, says ex-military chief

Adm Sir Tony Radakin says UK currenly ‘falls short’ of level required to keep Russian threats at bay

The Guardian - UK

Plans to replace destroyers and frigates scrapped in defence plan – report

Funding for up to eight Type 83 destroyers and five Type 32 frigates will not appear in the spending blueprint, it has been claimed.

Evening Standard

Plans to replace UK’s ageing destroyers and frigates ‘scrapped in defence plan’

The UK is in the ‘unprecedented’ position of being second from the bottom in a Nato league table

The Independent UK

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How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

After the Prime Minister’s resignation, Anne McElvoy asks Westminster insiders: what went wrong and how could Andy Burnham make it right?

Evening Standard

Elite commandos promised £500m in defence spending plan

High-speed boats and strike drones will be committed to the elite force, with a focus on the High North.

Evening Standard

High-speed boats and drones: Commandos promised £500m in defence spending overhaul

The new Defence Secretary, Dan Jarvis, is credited with refocusing the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) since his appointment

The Independent UK

‘Real progress’ made on defence spending plan this week, Jarvis says

The Defence Secretary said he was working ‘very closely’ with colleagues from the Treasury.

Evening Standard

Cooper heaps pressure onto Starmer and Burnham over defence spending

Cooper warns DIP will ‘have to go further’ after John Healey resigned over inadequate funding in the plan

The Independent UK

NATO summit should display unity and pledges to defense, deputy NATO chief tells AP

NATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine

The Independent UK

Downing Street fails to rule out any extra funding for defence investment plan

The prime minister will press ahead with publishing the long-delayed plan ahead of the Nato summit after a dispute over funding earlier this month triggered the resignation of two defence ministers

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Officials will lobby Burnham to revive ‘war bonds’ idea to pay for higher defence spending

Senior figures, including some in No 10, want the Treasury to be allowed to borrow more for military spending

The National (Scotland)

Will Keir Starmer still face PMQs today after resignation announcement?

KEIR Starmer announced his decision to resign as Prime Minister on Monday morning, setting out a timetable for his departure, but as he is still in…

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer to face PMQs for first time since he announced resignation

The Prime Minister’s Commons outing will mark his first public appearance since his resignation statement.

Evening Standard

UK defence ‘spending gap’ is ‘matter of concern for Nato’, says former chief

Anders Fogh Rasmussen’s warning came amid a row over defence spending that saw John Healey quit as defence secretary.

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The Guardian - UK

UK defence secretary promises delayed investment plan before Nato summit

Dan Jarvis, who took the role earlier this month, is said to have secured around one billion pounds more for the plan than his predecessor

The Guardian - UK

Who is likely to be in or out of a Burnham cabinet?

Big hitters such as Miliband, Mahmood and Streeting are seen as in line for the top jobs; others face an abrupt end to their ministerial careers

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham edges closer to coronation as leadership rivals struggle to garner support

Starmer and Burnham meet face-to-face for the first time since the PM resigned as Labour’s newest MP prepares to succeed him

The Independent UK

Burnham holds secret hour-long meeting with Starmer – what we know

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The Independent UK

Starmer to publish disputed defence plan in coming weeks despite Burnham objections

The PM’s likely successor has not signed up to the Defence Investment Plan

The National (Scotland)

Who would be in an Andy Burnham cabinet? The runners and riders

WITH the prospect of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister looking more and more likely after Keir Starmer's resignation, questions are starting to…

International Business Times UK

Security Fears in the UK Grow: Nearly 4,000 Ministry of Defence Passes Were Reportedly Lost or Stolen Last Year

Nearly 4,000 Ministry of Defence passes were lost or stolen in 2025, raising security concerns over access to Britain's sensitive military sites.

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