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John Healey targets NATO spending goals amid union concerns over budget cuts

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John Healey announced he would adopt an approach of looking hard at public spending to meet NATO's commitment of spending 3.5% of GDP on defense by 2035. Unions raised real concern over plans to cut departmental capital budgets to fill a £4.7 billion shortfall in defense investment. To support immediate energy bills, Healey increased the banking surcharge to 6% for 15 months starting in January, though ministers rejected calls to raise it to 35%.

From morningstaronline.co.uk

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The government is adjusting its fiscal policy to meet international defense commitments set by NATO. This involves plans to cut capital budgets, which unions argue will worsen austerity. The increase in the banking surcharge provides immediate fiscal support for energy costs.

The government is rushing to meet NATO defense spending commitments.

From morningstaronline.co.uk

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  • John HealeyAnnounced plans to meet NATO spending goals and increased the banking surcharge.
  • NATOSets the defense spending commitment that John Healey must meet.
  • governmentIs implementing fiscal policy, including capital budget cuts and surcharge increases.
  • Sharon GrahamStressed that her members require immediate financial support and investment plans.

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