UK ‘will get there’ on 5% of GDP defence spending, says Pete Hegseth at Nato meeting – Europe live

US defence secretary says there is ‘near consensus’ on 5% defence spending commitment for Nato member statesUK trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds has also called for reforms of the WTO including changes to the much-criticised dispute resolutions system which can also take years to settle disputes between trading nations.“We do recognise that reforming and repositioning the WTO so that it can respond more effectively to the challenges of today is the only way to safeguard long term stability and growth tomorrow. Continue reading...

UK ‘will get there’ on 5% of GDP defence spending, says Pete Hegseth at Nato meeting – Europe live

US defence secretary says there is ‘near consensus’ on 5% defence spending commitment for Nato member states

UK trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds has also called for reforms of the WTO including changes to the much-criticised dispute resolutions system which can also take years to settle disputes between trading nations.

“We do recognise that reforming and repositioning the WTO so that it can respond more effectively to the challenges of today is the only way to safeguard long term stability and growth tomorrow. Continue reading...