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Ministers urge Sunak's government to increase defence spending in highly unusual intervention

Sky News Saturday, 9 March 2024
Two serving ministers have broken cover to urge Rishi Sunak's government to "lead the way" and increase defence spending to at least 2.5% at a time of growing threats.
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News video: Labour MP urges defence review amid global security risks

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Labour MP Nick Thomas-Symonds underlines the importance of conducting a strategic defence review if his party takes office next. Pointing to global threats, including issues in the Middle East, the ongoing Ukraine conflict, and challenges in the Red Sea, Thomas-Symonds pushes for a thorough...

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Rich List 2024: King Charles and Sunak see their wealth rise [Video]

Rich List 2024: King Charles and Sunak see their wealth rise

The personal fortunes of the prime minister and the King have risen in the last 12 months, according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2024. Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty’s wealth surged from £529m last year to £651m this year. Meanwhile, King Charles’ wealth also grew, rising from £600m last year to £610m this year. This year’s list was again topped by Gopi Hinduja and his family, who control the Hinduja Group, and saw their wealth rise from £35bn to £37.2bn. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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