The defence secretary has paid a visit to a Royal Air Force station following his pledge to ramp up defence spending this week. John Healey flew in an army helicopter and operated a drone during the visit to RAF Northolt in South Ruislip in London on Tuesday.
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The prime minister says he will make the UK a ābattle-ready nationā, whilst Defence Secretary John Healey has pledged to ācreate a British Army that is 10 times more lethalā, as the Strategic Defence Review is published. The government aims to spend 3% of GDP on defence by 2034, although the Treasury has not yet guaranteed to fund it, and some of the UKās Nato allies say it is not enough. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK government is investing Ā£6 billion over five years to strengthen its military industrial base, focusing on long-range weapons like Storm Shadow missiles amid rising tensions with Russia and China. Defense Secretary John Healey announced plans for six new munitions factories to reinforce Britainās defense capabilities. This strategic move sends a strong message of readiness to Moscow, signaling the UKās commitment to defend itself and support allies like Ukraine with advanced military aid and technology.
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The Defence Secretary says the Government's defebce review will show Britain is ready to respond to rising global threats. John Healey says the strategic defence review will learn lessons from Ukraine and strengthen the UKās armed forces with better tech, investment, and support for troops. He said it would āsend a message to Moscowā that the UK is boosting defence to keep the country safe - and added he has āno doubtā spending will hit 3% of GDP in the next Parliament. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Two teenagers have been sentenced at Leicester Crown Court for the manslaughter of 80-year-old Bhim Kohli. The boy, 15, was ordered to serve seven years' detention whilst the girl, 13, was handed a three-year youth rehabilitation order. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The King visited South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in London. His Majesty was greeted by London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner at the event. The King also toured Old Spitalfields Market and met with several retailers before concluding the visit. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Princess Royal brought several charities together at a special Buckingham Palace forum on Thursday. Princess Anne delivered a speech in which she thanked the organisations for their work before hosting a special reception afterwards. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The prime minister welcomed King Abdullah II of Jordan to Downing Street on Thursday. It comes as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Queen Camilla visited Hexham Racecourse as part of her visit to Northumberland town on Thursday. Her Majesty toured the grounds of the racecourse before unveiling a plaque inside. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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