LONDON Protesters hold placards with messages such as 'Tax the rich' and 'Stop the cuts' as they march in front of Nelson's Column during the 'No More Austerity 2.0' demonstration in central London on June 7, 2025. The U.K. government Sunday announced £86 billion of investment in science and technology and defense by 2030, days before it unveils its spending plan for the coming years. Labour finance minister Rachel Reeves has announced drastic cuts to public budgets in recent months amid tight