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Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow
Tuesday 30 June 2026 · 10:00 BST · 30m · 7 stories · 15 annotated moments · 26 of 30 min on news stories (87%)
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The government's long-delayed defence investment plan is set to be unveiled today, with the Prime Minister expected to confirm accelerated drone warfare capabilities. The plan includes £5 billion for drones over four years, though only £1 billion is new cash, and the overall settlement is £15 billion, short of the £18 billion sought by the former defence secretary. The chair of the Treasury Select Committee and the shadow defence secretary have expressed concerns about the plan's funding and timing. Separately, a major review into NHS maternity services, led by Baroness Amos, found the system is not fit to consistently deliver high-quality care, citing failings such as women not being listened to, embedded racism, and fragmented care. Families affected by maternity failings expressed disappointment, saying the review does not go far enough and calling for a statutory public inquiry.
In Venezuela, rescue efforts continue after two devastating earthquakes, with the death toll passing 1,700 and the UN warning it could reach 10,000. Sky News witnessed desperation and anger among survivors, who criticised the government's response. The Home Secretary announced plans requiring asylum seekers to repay up to £10,000 towards the cost of their accommodation and support if they gain the right to work, with repayments structured like student loans. The proposal has drawn concerns about its financial impact and feasibility. In the World Cup, four-time champions Germany were eliminated on penalties by Paraguay, while the Netherlands also lost to Morocco in a shoot-out.
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Contested quote Government unveils 15 billion pound defence investment plan
What's become a legacy issue for the outgoing Prime Minister? Secure Starbirds call the investment a game-changing move that will keep the UK safe and secure long into the future. For those months of wrangling over defence spending, it saw both the Defence Secretary and Armed Forces Minister resign.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 30 June 2026, 1:20-1:27
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Contested quote Government unveils 15 billion pound defence investment plan
For those months of wrangling over defence spending, it saw both the Defence Secretary and Armed Forces Minister resign. However, the Conservatives have been quick to dismiss the measures. It's not worth the paper they're written on. Our Defence and Security Editor, Deborah Haynes, gave us her take this morning.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 30 June 2026, 1:33-1:38
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Claim Government unveils 15 billion pound defence investment plan
The plan includes £5 billion for drones and autonomous systems, with only £1 billion of that being new cash.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 30 June 2026, 4:46-4:55
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Claim Government unveils 15 billion pound defence investment plan
Former Defence Secretary John Healy resigned because the initial £13.5 billion was not enough; new Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis secured an additional £1.5 billion, bringing the total to £15 billion, though Healy had sought £18 billion.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 30 June 2026, 5:26-5:32
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Contested quote Government unveils 15 billion pound defence investment plan
It's beyond the point where they have to fund it. And I think it's the oldest point in the book if you like. The government failed to find enough money and because of that it's a very weak plan. Looking even further ahead there are questions around what Andy Burnham thinks about all of this. There have been reports in the Sunday Times that he has seen this plan and has approved it.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 30 June 2026, 6:27-6:31
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Claim Amos review finds NHS maternity services not fit for purpose
The review identified specific failings including women not being listened to, embedded racism and discrimination, and fragmented care.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 30 June 2026, 7:46-7:56
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Claim Amos review finds NHS maternity services not fit for purpose
The review made eight recommendations, including the creation of a statutory maternity and neonatal commissioner.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 30 June 2026, 7:56-8:03
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Contested quote Amos review finds NHS maternity services not fit for purpose
She says the review doesn't go far enough. I'm devastated by what Baroness Amos has come out with as her recommendations. They are completely inadequate. They will not make a difference. And just as I was not listened to while Beatrice was dying, I've not been listened to again. Hundreds of families like mine, we've not been listened to again.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 30 June 2026, 8:32-8:37
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Charged quote Amos review finds NHS maternity services not fit for purpose
to investigate how families have been left disappointed. Feeling let down doesn't really encompass how I'm feeling. It's a sense of being betrayed and having your hope taken away from you. Rebecca Matthews had huge hopes for this maternity review. She set up the campaign in Oxford, one of the 12 trusts investigated by Baroness Amos.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 30 June 2026, 10:31-10:37
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Claim Venezuela earthquake death toll passes 1,700
The death toll from the earthquakes was reported as over 1,700, with later reports exceeding 1,900.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 30 June 2026, 15:24-15:30
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Claim Venezuela earthquake death toll passes 1,700
The United Nations warned the death toll could reach 10,000.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 30 June 2026, 15:24-15:30
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Claim Government requires asylum seekers to repay up to 10,000 pounds for accommodation
The government spent £4 billion on asylum accommodation and support last year.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 30 June 2026, 21:56-21:58
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Claim Government requires asylum seekers to repay up to 10,000 pounds for accommodation
Only a small proportion of refugees earn enough to repay; for example, 13% earn over £20,000 five years after gaining status.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 30 June 2026, 22:37-22:43
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Claim Germany and Netherlands eliminated from World Cup on penalties
Germany lost to Paraguay on penalties after a 1-1 draw, with Germany missing three penalties including a missed first penalty by Havertz, marking Germany's first ever penalty shootout loss.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 30 June 2026, 27:00-27:11
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Claim Germany and Netherlands eliminated from World Cup on penalties
Germany lost to Paraguay on penalties after a 1-1 draw, with Germany missing three penalties including a missed first penalty by Havertz, marking Germany's first ever penalty shootout loss.
Sky News, Sky News Today with Gareth Barlow, 30 June 2026, 27:19-27:23
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