UK looks to increase nuclear weapons stockpile: govt review

Britain on Tuesday announced plans to increase its stockpile of nuclear weapons, reversing a trend towards disarmament after the end of the Cold War.

A government review of defence, security and foreign policy said emerging threats made it no longer possible to stick to its commitment to reduce warheads.

"The UK will move to an overall nuclear weapon stockpile of no more than 260 warheads," it added.