HomeHeadlinesUK PM Starmer is considering watering down plans to boost defence spending by GBP 18ln over concerns that they are unaffordable, via The TimesJUNE 3, 2026 AT 08:03 PMUK PM Starmer is considering watering down plans to boost defence spending by GBP 18ln over concerns that they are unaffordable, via The TimesByNewsquawk StaffTrade the TapeGet this analysis live, the moment it breaksNewsquawk's real-time dashboard delivers market-moving headlines and instant context to your desk before the rest of the market reacts.Open Dashboard#UNITED KINGDOM#US SESSION#GLOBAL NEWSExternal
JUNE 3, 2026 AT 08:03 PMUK PM Starmer is considering watering down plans to boost defence spending by GBP 18ln over concerns that they are unaffordable, via The TimesByNewsquawk StaffTrade the TapeGet this analysis live, the moment it breaksNewsquawk's real-time dashboard delivers market-moving headlines and instant context to your desk before the rest of the market reacts.Open Dashboard#UNITED KINGDOM#US SESSION#GLOBAL NEWSExternal