‘Real Progress’ Made on Defence Spending Plan This Week, Jarvis Says

New Defence Secretary warns colleagues 'must understand' need for military spending after Cabinet row

Britain's new Defence Secretary has warned colleagues that they “must understand” the need for an increased military budget following weeks of turmoil at the top of Government over funding.

‘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.

Keir Starmer to give defence at least £1bn boost after row over spending

Keir Starmer is set to unveil the Defence Investment Plan on Tuesday.

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

£28bn shortfall remains as Britain's defence plan prioritises drones over traditional forces | The latest National and International News

Getty Images Prime Minister Keir Starmer has increased Britain's defence spending plan to between £14.5bn and £15bn over the next four years, adding at least £1bn to a previous proposal that triggered the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey this month. The long-delayed Defence Investment Plan (DIP) is set to be published on Tuesday, but military insiders warn the funding still falls drastically short of the £28bn gap identified by the M…