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Defence must cut waste and maximise value for money, says Streeting

Defence must cut waste and maximise value for money, says Streeting
BBC Politics Wednesday 22 July 2026, 13:34 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

A £15bn increase in military spending announced by the last government is not yet fully funded.

A £15bn increase in military spending announced by the last government is not yet fully funded.
Streeting (PERSON)
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