News · 10 June 2026

Treasury's 'no date' decision leaves £28B defence gap.

Britain's defence plans are facing delays as the Treasury and Ministry of Defence clash over future military spending. Ministers are at loggerheads because the Treasury is refusing to set a date for a 3% GDP defence target. This dispute is holding up the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan, which has a reported £28 billion funding gap.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 June 2026 at 10:37

Reported by UK Treasury Resists Defense Spending Push in 11th-Hour Talks - Mint · How we write briefs

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