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Ministry of Defence: Streaming

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 June 2026UIN 5289

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on advertising on podcasts in each of the last three years.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

This response provides details of the Ministry of Defence's advertising expenditure on podcasts over the last three calendar years. The information has been provided by the single Services, as most advertising expenditure supports recruitment efforts.

Calendar Year

Spend

2024

Nil

2025

£49,516.85 (includes January 2026)

2026 (up to 5 June 2026)

£23,736.51

All spending is subject to scrutiny and regular review to ensure it delivers value for money.

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