Starmer’s government increasing spending on foreign trips, figures show
Transparency figures reveal that Keir Starmer's government has increased spending on foreign travel since he took office. Almost 40 foreign trips have cost over £4 million.

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AI-generatedTransparency figures reveal that Keir Starmer's government has increased spending on foreign travel since he took office. Almost 40 foreign trips have cost over £4 million. The Prime Minister's most expensive quarter for travel was the last three months of 2025, totaling £1.2 million across eight trips. The most costly single trip was to Cop30 in Brazil. The figures highlight the government's expenditure on international engagements during this period.
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5 extractedEight trips adding up to £1.2m in the last quarter of 2025.
Almost 40 visits abroad adding up to more than £4m since he took office.
The prime minister had his most costly quarter for foreign travel in the last three months of 2025.
Keir Starmer’s government is spending an increasing amount on foreign trips.
The most expensive trip was to Cop30 in Brazil.