Problems in British military 'much worse than we thought', new defence secretary says

Reeves shown first AI-powered strike drone

Rachel Reeves has visited Wellington Barracks in central London after announcing in her Spring Statement that defence spending will increase by 2.5% in GDP. The chancellor and the defence secretary John Healey were shown the first AI-powered strike drone, as they learnt about the work of people on the strategic command's innovation unit. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM and Healey meet apprentices at defence manufacturing site

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Defence Secretary John Healey meet young apprentices and schoolchildren at a defence manufacturing site in North West England. The PM spoke to the children about what they had done during British Science Week, which took place between 7th to 16th March. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ministers arrive for cabinet meeting at Downing Street

Government ministers arrive in Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting with the prime minister on Tuesday morning. David Lammy, Ed Miliband, John Healey and Bridget Phillipson are seen walking into No 10 ahead of the meeting with Sir Keir Starmer. It comes as the PM defends his decision to cut welfare benefits for working age people. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Healey: UK to strengthen US security ties

Defence Secretary John Healey, in Washington DC, said the UK will “deepen and strengthen” security ties with its “closest security ally.” He welcomed US calls for Europe to “step up on Ukraine” and defence spending. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Hegseth: US-UK relationship stronger than ever before

United States Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, described the US' relationship with the UK "stronger today than ever before" whilst meeting with Defence Secretary John Healey during a meeting in Washington DC. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn