Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027, funded by cuts to the UK’s international aid budget, in the midst of peace talks to end the war in Ukraine. The move was praised by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, but charities criticized the aid cuts as a betrayal. The increase in defence spending aims to address military capability decline and urgent shortages in munitions, with a long-term goal of reaching 3% of GDP by the mid-2030s, as European leaders seek solutions to the ongoing conflict.
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‘Do not travel’ warning for London Waterloo with trains unable to use 14 platforms
Passengers are advised to avoid London Waterloo station due to a significant signalling failure affecting platforms one to 14, causing major disruption throughout the day. South Western Railway reported that engineers are on site working to resolve the issue, but delays and alterations to services are expected, while underground services remain unaffected. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Major Problems at London Waterloo Station There is a big problem at London Waterloo station today...
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