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  • Affairs
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  • Episode 3305
  • 30 Jun 2026

Better late than never? Keir Starmer finally unveils plans to modernise the UK’s armed forces 

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  • The Monocle Daily
  • Affairs
  • London
  • Episode 3305

The UK government published its long-delayed defence spending plans, investing £270bn (€313bn) over the next four years. Plus: yet more conflicting narratives from Iran and the US. And: from scoring goals to corking bottles, Brazilian footballer Neymar turns his hand to winemaking.

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