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Sunak Commits UK to Spending 2.5% of GDP on Military by 2030: Rishi Sunak pledged to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by end of the decade ...

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Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.

Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.

The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.

Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.

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Controversial deportation regulation: Sunak's Rwanda policy apparently drives migrants to Ireland

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Pressure from Prime Minister Sunak: British Parliament approves controversial deportations to Rwanda

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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda

The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.

Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.

The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.

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UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending

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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.

Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.

The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.

The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.

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Quick Glance: Spanish PM Contemplates Resignation Amid Wife's Corruption Probe

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is considering stepping down after allegations of corruption involving his wife.

Sánchez will announce a decision on his political future next week and has temporarily canceled public duties.

The investigation against Sánchez's wife was initiated due to allegations of receiving favors from companies that secured government contracts.

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'Let him get on with the job': Grant Shapps says now not the time for Tory leadership battle

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Apr 24

UK's Labour outlines plan to renationalise railways within 5 years: Britain's opposition Labour Party said it planned to renationalise the country's rail network ...

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Mark Menzies: MP quits Conservatives after claims he misused party funds: The party says it could not conclude he misused funds. but finds he showed a "pattern ...

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Quick Glance: Mark Menzies: MP Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse, Party Exit, and Future Election Abstention

An elected official accused of mishandling campaign funds has departed from the Conservative Party and declared no intention to participate in the upcoming general election.

Following allegations reported in The Times, Mark Menzies revealed his decision after purportedly using political contributions to address medical costs and settle debts incurred from being confined by individuals demanding a substantial ransom for his release.

Upon a request for scrutiny by Labour, Lancashire Police disclosed their evaluation of 'details' concerning Mr. Menzies. An internal inquiry by the Conservative Party has been initiated to explore potential improprieties in the utilization of their financial resources.

Additionally, the party's internal oversight body will assess whether Mr. Menzies' conduct contravened the Nolan principles of public ethics, encompassing traits like altruism, probity, and candor. The spokesperson affirmed, 'We are prepared to collaborate with law enforcement, if they deem our insights beneficial to any inquiry they opt to conduct.'

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Rishi Sunak to pledge more money to support Ukraine: The prime minister is travelling to Poland and Germany, highlighting an additional £500m to Ukraine.

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Grant Shapps: We are on a war footing. We must get behind Sunak: The defence secretary has urged rebellious Tories to shelve their designs on replacing the prime ...

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Embattled Tory Mayor Andy Street Won’t Blame Rishi Sunak If He Loses West Midlands Vote

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Hardest Geezer: Russ Cook joins Rishi Sunak on run around London: The pair met inside No 10 Downing Street before jogging through Horse Guards Parade.

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Britain sends a message to Trump: NATO is worth investing in: U.K. pledge to hike defense spending is designed to keep U.S. on side.

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At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill

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Rishi Sunak Goes to Warsaw: The Readout With Aibhe Rea: Hi there, I’m Ailbhe Rea, a Bloomberg UK Associate Editor based in Westminster. Hope you enjoy today’s ...

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Michael Gove can't guarantee no-fault eviction ban before election: The Conservatives first promised to end landlords' ability to evict tenants with no reason in ...

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Apr 24

UK Conservative mayor keeps distance from Sunak in bid to avoid local election wipeout

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Cleverly likens Tory plots against Sunak to leaving plane without parachute: Home secretary says an attempted putsch after a local election drubbing would be a ...

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Rwanda bill: Government and Lords face another voting showdown: Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and ...

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‘Operation Save Rishi’ Aims to Get UK Premier Through Key Vote: Rishi Sunak said this week he’s putting UK defense spending on a “war footing ...

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Criticism of the UK's Rwanda deal: The British parliament has approved the highly controversial Rwanda deal shortly after midnight. The Council of Europe's ...

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The problem with the Angela Rayner story? No one actually cares: It is convenient for the Tories to have her in the public stocks

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Summer or autumn? Rishi Sunak’s election date dilemma: Prime minister and his advisers are trying to figure out when is the best time to hold a poll

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Rishi Sunak expected to unveil new UK warship programme: Premier set to approve plans to replace current amphibious fleet with multi-purpose support ships

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Rishi Sunak’s Tories set to lose more than 400 council seats at May 2 local elections, says polling expert

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The former Labour minister and advocate for poverty alleviation, Frank Field, has passed away at the age of 81.

Throughout his career in Westminster, Lord Field championed social causes such as child poverty and modern slavery for over four decades.

Field succumbed to a long battle with cancer in a care home in London. He advocated for a 2021 bill on assisted dying in England and Wales.

His family emphasized that Field will be mourned by admirers in the political realm, but most of all missed by those fortunate enough to have experienced his laughter and friendship.

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