UK to increase defence spending as Starmer recognises Russian threat
Britain has unveiled plans to overhaul its defence capabilities to address threats from Russia, nuclear risks and cyber-attacks.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to make the largest increase in military funding since the end of the Cold War.
Mr Starmer said "the threat we now face is more serious, more immediate and more unpredictable."
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