内容摘要：Sir Keir said Ukraine's path to Nato membership was "irreversible" and European nations "must increase our defence spending and take on a greater role" in the alliance.

Sir Keir said Ukraine's path to Nato membership was "irreversible" and European nations "must increase our defence spending and take on a greater role" in the alliance.

"It will be an asset to the town when it does open as a live event venue, and a multi-use space."The after effects of Storm Darragh continued to be felt this week across Wiltshire with power cuts still causing problems for some homes on Friday.

Seasonal festivities were really starting to hot up as Christmas rapidly approaches - with some royal fun to be had with soldiers in Bulford.And Father Christmas has even made an appearance - in a supermarket.Here are some of the best pictures from around the county.

Longleat: The wildlife and safari park had to be closed for two days after parts of its festive light display were damaged by high winds in Storm Darragh.Military welcome: The Prince of Wales, colonel-in-chief, could be seen sharing a laugh with Fijian soldiers of the 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment, during a Christmas event for families at Picton Barracks.

Breathtaking: This drone shot of the 13th Century spire of Salisbury Cathedral emerging from the fog prompted one parishioner to say the building should be mentioned "

both as an object of beauty and as a feat of engineering. It is every bit their equal".But when asked about how people will cope, ministers are inevitably pointing to this increase as evidence of how the government is helping out.

Yes, it is not all doom and gloom today.There is an increase in the minimum wage - up to £12.21 an hour for over 21s - and there are increases too for younger workers and apprentices.

Official figures show that average wages have been rising faster than prices. The state pension and benefits will also go up from next week.This will certainly help pay some of those bills, and you won't see the impact directly until you look at your bank balance in the coming weeks.