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Britain to increase Ukraine support to £2.5bn, Rishi Sunak announces The UK is stepping up its support for Ukraine with a significant £2.5bn boost in military aid, marking the largest annual commitment since Russia’s invasion. Rishi Sunak announced this during a visit to Ukraine, where they will also ink a new agreement focused on Ukraine’s enduring security. The aid package includes provisions for long-range missiles, air defence, and artillery shells, with approximately £200m earmarked for drones, primarily of UK origin. This upcoming financial year, starting in April will witness the most extensive drone delivery to Ukraine from any country, according…

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UK economic growth rebounds in November The UK’s economy rebounded in November after shrinking during the previous month, according to official figures. The economy grew by 0.3% which was both stronger than expected and an improvement on October. The Office for National Statistics said the bounce back was led by the services sector, with areas such as retail boosted by Black Friday sales. While the monthly growth figure was stronger than expected, the ONS figures also showed that in the three months to November, the economy shrank by 0.2%. Economists predict it will be a close call as to whether…

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