UK's £4.7 billion question: How will Burnham's government fund its defence pledges?
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jul 23, 2026, 17:57 IST | Updated: Jul 23, 2026, 17:57 IST
The UK government has committed to a massive £15 billion boost for defence over the next four years, part of a wider Defence Investment Plan meant to prepare Britain for "the wars of the future." But here's the catch — around £4.7 billion of that funding still doesn't have a clear source and won't be confirmed until Budget 2026.
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