UK to spend extra £5bn on military to counter intensifying threats from China and Russia

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The UK will spend about an extra £5bn on its military and aim to lift defence spending to 2. It will replace what was known as the Conflict, Safety and Security Fund (CSSF)• An additional £20m in funding for the BBC World Service, which broadcasts in countries that are targeted by hostile states with disinformationA government statement said the refreshed review "sets out how the UK will adapt our approach on China to deal with the epoch-defining challenge presented by the Chinese Communist Party's increasingly concerning military, financial and diplomatic activity…"The prime minister has set the direction across government for a consistent, coherent and robust approach to China, rooted in the national interest and aligned with our allies. Mr Sunak said: "As the world becomes more volatile and competition between states becomes more intense, the UK must be ready to stand our ground

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