UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
- The UK government is in discussions about joining a global investment bank aimed at raising more money for defence spending.
- Chancellor John Healey is considering a bid to join the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), not long after his predecessor Rachel Reeves rejected the idea.
- Canada has been leading efforts to establish the bank, which supporters say would enable governments to borrow at lower costs to increase military spending.
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- The UK government is in discussions about joining a global investment bank aimed at raising more money for defence spending.
- Chancellor John Healey is considering a bid to join the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), not long after his predecessor Rachel Reeves rejected the idea.
- Canada has been leading efforts to establish the bank, which supporters say would enable governments to borrow at lower costs to increase military spending.
Sources: BBC News