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Thousands of military homes across the UK will be modernised, refurbished or rebuilt over the next decade under a £9bn government plan to improve defence housing.

Roads leading to the plateau have been refurbished, digital ticketing introduced and air-conditioned electric buses now glide past the pyramids.

There have been worries about the progress of the rollout of its new surgery robot, the da Vinci 5, and worries about competitors getting into the business of refurbishing and reselling used Intuitive parts.

But Kate believes her plan would be politically acceptable, because it makes newly refurbished homes available for local people who need them.

Many helped to raise £1m in donations and grants to buy and refurbish the pub.