# UK finance minister to set out ‘clear path’ to higher defence spending in spring

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- Reuters, 2026-09-01 09:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-finance-minister-set-out-clear-path-higher-defence-spending-spring-2026-09-01/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a969ea8fb274f000180f1b7

> British finance minister John Healey told The Times that the government would outline a “clear path” toward increased defence spending in its spring spending review, as speculation continues over when the country will meet NATO targets.