The World Tonight   /     Will Starmer's defence boost win over Trump?

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The prime minister has announced billions more for defence spending as he said Britain faces grave new threats. We ask a former head of the army how that money could be spent - and a US Republican whether the prime minister's decision will win over President Trump - who he meets later this week.Ukrainian officials say a deal has been reached between Kyiv and Washington over Ukraine's minerals and other resources. We have the latest.Also on the programme:A baby who was abandoned in a shopping bag in east London last year has taken her first steps. We reflect on the challenges for deserted children with the Olympic medalist Fatima Whitbread, who herself was abandoned as a child.And catching a glimpse of the rare sight of a planetary parade, as seven planets became visible in tonight's sky.

Subtitle
The prime minister announces billions more in defencing spending.
Duration
2200
Publishing date
2025-02-25 23:45
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00289qd
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  BBC Radio 4
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