HomeHeadlinesUK PM Starmer is poised to unveil a multi-billion pound package to boost the UK defence industry and armed forces next week; plan is expected to be backed by GBP 18bln of government funding, The i Paper reportsMAY 26, 2026 AT 06:52 PMUK PM Starmer is poised to unveil a multi-billion pound package to boost the UK defence industry and armed forces next week; plan is expected to be backed by GBP 18bln of government funding, The i Paper reportsByNewsquawk 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#PRIME MINISTER#US SESSION#GLOBAL NEWSExternal
MAY 26, 2026 AT 06:52 PMUK PM Starmer is poised to unveil a multi-billion pound package to boost the UK defence industry and armed forces next week; plan is expected to be backed by GBP 18bln of government funding, The i Paper reportsByNewsquawk 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#PRIME MINISTER#US SESSION#GLOBAL NEWSExternal