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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Plans to put UK industries on war footing ‘delayed until next year’ despite Iran conflict

Plans to ensure that Britain’s industries and critical infrastructure are prepared for war will reportedly be delayed until next year, raising growing questions over the UK’s ability to defend itself in an increasingly volatile global landscape.

The Defence Readiness Bill, which ministers had said would be introduced this year, is now not expected to feature in the government’s forthcoming legislative plans.

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