Britain's military may have to scale back operations and exercises in the coming years if the Ministry of Defence doesn't receive additional funding. Chief of Defence Staff, Rich Knighton, expressed concern over day-to-day budgets, noting a shift from capital to resource spending over two decades.
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy confirmed ongoing government discussions on defence funding following the resignations of Defence Secretary John Healey and junior minister Al Carns over spending concerns. The delayed defence investment plan is being re-examined.
A lack of defence funding and surging costs of a pint of beer are prominent stories on Monday's papers.
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