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United States Pressures UK to Increase Defence Spending at NATO Summit

American officials have urged the United Kingdom to accelerate plans for higher military spending during the NATO summit in Ankara, increasing pressure on incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis ahead of future budget decisions.
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UK Medical Chiefs Update Health Guidance to Promote Everyday Physical Activity
Office of Communications Keeps Wikipedia Under Review Under UK Online Safety Rules
UK Defence Ministry Expands Deep-Strike Capability Through Precision Missile Programme
Russell Group Universities Warn Funding Cuts Could Damage NHS Workforce Training
UK Parliament Calls for National Emergency Broadcast as Heatwave Conditions Intensify
UK and Netherlands Strengthen Naval Cooperation With New Amphibious Defence Partnership
UK Defence Ministry Joins International Missile Programme With One Hundred and Ninety Million Pound Investment
Bank of England Warns Middle East Conflict and AI Risks Could Pressure UK Economy
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