英国总理宣布增加22亿英镑的国防预算,削减福利津贴。 UK Chancellor announces £2.2 billion boost to defense budget, cuts to welfare benefits.

联合王国总理雷切尔·里夫斯在其《春季声明》中宣布增加22亿英镑的国防支出,强调安全是最高优先事项。 UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £2.2 billion increase in defence spending during her Spring Statement, highlighting security as a top priority. 该声明还包括削减 " 普遍信贷 " ,将健康因素减少50%,并冻结新索赔者。 The statement also included cuts to Universal Credit, with the health element reduced by 50% and frozen for new claimants. 尽管为刺激经济作出了努力,但预算责任厅预测2025年的增长率为1%,低于以往的预测。 Despite efforts to boost the economy, the Office for Budget Responsibility predicts a 1% growth rate for 2025, down from previous forecasts. Reeves强调,必须适应全球不确定性,确保金融稳定。 Reeves emphasized the need to adapt to global uncertainty and secure financial stability.