ZB ZB
Opinion
Live now
Start time
Playing for
End time
Listen live
Listen to NAME OF STATION
Up next
Listen live on
ZB

UK set to boost defence spending by 5 percent of GDP by 2035

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 23 Jun 2025, 8:26pm
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to sign a new deal with the EU seeking to reset ties after Brexit. Photo / Getty Images
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to sign a new deal with the EU seeking to reset ties after Brexit. Photo / Getty Images

UK set to boost defence spending by 5 percent of GDP by 2035

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 23 Jun 2025, 8:26pm

The UK and its NATO allies have agreed to increase spending on defence and related areas to 5 percent of GDP by 2035. 

Ambassadors of all 32 alliance member states signed off on the new spending pledge ahead of a major summit of leaders.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains further.

LISTEN ABOVE

Take your Radio, Podcasts and Music with you