UK's Starmer boosts defence spending on eve of Washington trip

LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday he would increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP every year by 2027, rising to 3% after 2029, a clear signal to U.S. President Donald Trump that Britain will step up its efforts to boost Europe’s security. Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/02/25/uk039s-starmer-boosts-defence-spending-on-eve-of-washington-trip