2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper signs a new UK-Greece agreement to tackle smuggling gangs and disrupt small boat supplies. Includes £1.5m for North African job schemes.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch rules out compulsory national service, saying young people need jobs and hope to believe in Britain. Unveils £50bn defence fund plan.
Britain is developing a new missile defence system to protect cities from aerial attack. Senior military figures warn the UK is exposed and must prepare for modern warfare. Read the full report.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Poland announces plans to produce anti-personnel mines for its eastern border defence, marking a historic shift from the Ottawa Treaty. Read the full analysis.
Russia threatens retaliatory measures after the Faroe Islands authorise a ban on two major Russian fishing companies, escalating tensions over alleged espionage. Read the latest on this diplomatic row.
Britain and Norway sign a historic defence pact, launching a joint fleet of warships to protect critical North Atlantic undersea cables from Russian submarine activity. Read the full details.
The UK and Norway sign a landmark defence pact to counter Russian naval threats in the North Atlantic, protecting vital undersea cables. Read the full details.
NATO forces activated air defences after Russian MiG-31 aircraft flew near Poland. Get the latest updates on this developing security situation.
UK fails to reach agreement on joining EU's €150bn SAFE defence fund. British defence firms limited to third-country participation despite post-Brexit reset efforts.
The EU's defence chief has proposed a major integration of the bloc's defence industry with Ukraine, including a €1.5bn support package. Discover how this strategic shift responds to US disengagement.
Poland's foreign minister summons Israel's ambassador after Yad Vashem's post on Nazi-era badges sparks a diplomatic row over historical accuracy. Read the full story.
Polish prosecutors charge two Ukrainians with terrorist sabotage on behalf of Russia after explosion on aid railway to Ukraine. Read the latest developments.
Poland orders the closure of Russia's final consulate in Gdansk following a major railway sabotage incident. Discover the details behind this diplomatic escalation.
A damning report reveals Britain lacks a homeland defence plan and struggles to meet NATO obligations. Discover the urgent response and £1.5bn investment.
MPs warn the UK lacks a homeland defence plan as the government pledges new munitions factories and 1,000 jobs. Discover the strategic response to rising threats.
Donald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman sign controversial defence agreement during Riyadh meeting. Analysis reveals strategic implications and political fallout. Read the full story.
As Russia strikes Europe with drones, jets, and sabotage, NATO faces a critical test. With over 70 acts of sabotage attributed to Moscow, will the alliance's response turn physical? Read the full analysis.
Retired Lt Col Daniel Davis warns a US-Saudi defence pact is a 'dangerous mistake' that could drag America into another Middle East war. Read his exclusive analysis.
Exclusive investigation reveals the British Army's flagship Ajax fighting vehicles remain unfit for frontline deployment despite £4bn investment, with ongoing vibration and noise issues endangering crew safety.
Defence Minister John Healey demands transparency from Ministry of Defence officials regarding army recruitment figures amid concerns over military readiness.
Exclusive: Donald Trump declares he would defend Taiwan from Chinese aggression in explosive interview, potentially reshaping US foreign policy and escalating tensions with Beijing.
Dramatic dashcam footage captures the terrifying moment a car loses its front wheel while crossing railway tracks in Poland, narrowly avoiding catastrophe as vehicles continue to pass.
Vladimir Putin announces landmark security agreement with North Korea during historic visit, signalling major shift in global alliances as Moscow seeks new partners amid Ukraine conflict.
Labour leader Keir Starmer signs groundbreaking security agreement with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, marking a significant shift in post-Brexit UK-EU relations and defence cooperation.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk issues chilling assessment of Putin's imperial ambitions, warning that Ukraine's fall could trigger wider conflict across Europe as Poland fortifies its defences.
Senior US Congressman Rob Wittman pushes for broadening the AUKUS security alliance to include additional shipbuilding nations, signalling a major shift in global defence strategy.