The Integrated Review Refresh. What's changed?
Author: Ryan Baldry, Senior Communications Manager
The UK Government has recently launched it’s Integrated Review Refresh to address the new challenges posed by China and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. But so close to the previous IR, what has changed? Below are some of the top lines and key outcomes of the review and their impact on UK Foreign and Defence Policy.
The creation of a new National Protective Security Authority within MI5, to provide a wide range of UK businesses and other organisations with immediate access to expert security advice.
Establishing an Economic Deterrence Initiative to strengthen the power of our sanctions enforcement, closing off routes for human rights abusers and oligarchs to evade sanctions.
Doubling funding for a government-wide China Capabilities programme, including investing in Mandarin language training and diplomatic China expertise. We will also roll out a College for National Security curriculum, to bolster national security capabilities across government.
Setting up a new Integrated Security Fund worth £1 billion to deliver on the core objectives of the Integrated Review at home and around the world, including in economic and cyber security, counter terrorism and human rights. This replaces the existing Conflict, Safety and Security Fund (CSSF).
Publishing a refresh of the UK’s Critical Minerals Strategy to ensure the UK has reliable access to the vital components for everyday and future technology.
Providing an additional £20m in funding for the BBC World Service, ensuring it can continue to provide 42 vital language services – including in countries targeted by hostile states for disinformation.
