UK announces £10 billion package of financial support for Ukraine

The government called it the "largest ever package of financial backing for Ukraine". It includes £7 billion of economic support over three years, with up to £5.5 billion of World Bank guarantees, and £500 million for air defence. UK Export Finance capacity rises £3 billion to £6.5 billion. Andy Burnham said: "When I said we would step up our support for Ukraine, I meant it."