Rachel Reeves digs heels in over defence boost despite fears that UK security is ‘in peril’
- Posted on April 15, 2026
- By The Independent
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Rachel Reeves digs heels in over defence boost despite fears that UK security is ‘in peril’
The Armed Forces is thought to be facing a financial black hole of around £28bn over the next four years, but the chancellor has reportedly only approved plans for a ‘limited’ increase to the Ministry of Defence’s budget