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Britain's 'Dad's Army' Revival: Veterans and Reservists Called Up in Major MoD Overhaul Amid Rising Tensions

MoD calls up veterans in 'Dad's Army' style defence shake-up

The Ministry of Defence is implementing sweeping changes to Britain's reserve forces, calling up veterans and part-time soldiers in what critics are labelling a modern 'Dad's Army' strategy. As Vladimir Putin continues military posturing, this strategic s

Bloody Sunday Legacy: MoD Admits Liability for 1972 Londonderry Killings

MoD Admits Liability for Bloody Sunday Killings

The Ministry of Defence has formally admitted legal liability for the deaths of three men shot by soldiers from the Parachute Regiment on Bloody Sunday in Londonderry, a pivotal moment in the Northern Ireland Troubles.

Army Daughter's Tragic Suicide: Mother Demands Justice After Boss Found Guilty of Sexual Assault

Army Daughter's Suicide After Harassment by Convicted Boss

The mother of Jaysley-Louise Beck, a 23-year-old Ministry of Defence employee, speaks out after her daughter took her own life following alleged relentless harassment by a manager who was later convicted of sexually assaulting another woman.

Elite SAS Soldier Shot Dead at Point-Blank Range in Live-Fire Training Catastrophe

SAS Soldier Killed in Live-Fire Training Catastrophe

A decorated Special Forces soldier was tragically killed in a live-fire training exercise after a comrade's weapon unexpectedly discharged at point-blank range. The Ministry of Defence has launched a full investigation into the devastating incident.

Estonia Accuses Russia of 'Brazen' Airspace Violation as Tensions Soar Over Baltic Security

Estonia: Russia commits 'brazen' airspace violation

Estonia's defence ministry reports a Russian military transport aircraft violated its airspace near the Baltic Sea. The incident, described as a serious provocation, heightens regional tensions and raises concerns over NATO's eastern flank security.

Exclusive: 33,000 Offenders in England & Wales Pose Serious Threat to Women and Girls

33,000 Offenders Pose Serious Risk to Women and Girls

Shocking new government data reveals the scale of the risk posed by violent and sexual offenders living in communities across England and Wales, with urgent calls for a reform of probation services.

King's Counsel Condemns 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm' as UK Government Axes Criminal Barristers from Legal Aid Advisory Roles | Daily Mail

KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'

In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.

Elite SAS Soldiers Arrested Over Alleged Murder of Afghan Man During High-Stakes Raid | Exclusive

SAS Veterans Arrested in Afghan Murder Investigation

Two decorated SAS veterans have been apprehended by Ministry of Defence police on suspicion of murder, following a years-long investigation into the death of an Afghan man during a 2011 raid. The case, now with the Crown Prosecution Service, threatens to

Putin's Top TV Attack Dog Vladimir Solovyov Unleashes Fury on Russian Defence Ministry Over War Failures

Putin's Top TV Attack Dog Turns on Russian Military Over War

Vladimir Solovyov, a key Kremlin propagandist, has launched an extraordinary on-air tirade against Russia's Defence Ministry, blaming military leaders for the nation's battlefield failures in Ukraine and warning of dire consequences.

Top Admiral's Bombshell Warning: Whitehall 'Blob' Sabotaging UK Defence, State 'Isn't Working'

Admiral: Whitehall 'Blob' Sabotaging UK Defence

Exclusive: Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the UK's Chief of the Defence Staff, delivers a devastating critique of the Whitehall establishment, branding the state as 'not working' and stifling crucial military reform with bureaucratic inertia.

Ex-Military Chief Slams MOD: Endless Zoom Calls & Red Tape Crippling Defence Reforms

Ex-Military Chief: Bureaucracy Delaying MOD Reform

A former head of the British Army, General Lord Dannatt, delivers a scathing critique, warning that remote meetings and bureaucratic inertia are dangerously delaying the Ministry of Defence's modernisation and preparedness.

Prison Education Cuts Up To 50%: UK Government Slashes Rehabilitation Funding

UK Prisons Slash Education Budgets by Up to 50%

Exclusive: Prisons across England and Wales face devastating cuts of up to 50% to education and rehabilitation programmes, sparking warnings of increased reoffending rates and prison violence.

Chinook Disaster Families Launch Landmark Court Bid to Force New Inquiry into 1994 RAF Crash

Chinook disaster families launch court bid for new probe

Relatives of the 29 victims killed in the 1994 RAF Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre are taking the Ministry of Defence to court in a historic bid to overturn the controversial pilot negligence ruling and force a full, independent inquiry.

Tragic Death of Talented Army Officer, 28, Found at Sandhurst After Battling PTSD

Army Officer, 28, Found Dead at Sandhurst

The Ministry of Defence confirms the heartbreaking death of Captain Jonathan Lewis, a promising young officer, at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. The inquest hears he had been struggling with the immense pressures of service.

MoD Rejects Scottish Government's Plea to Halt Nuclear Convoy Movements

MoD Rejects Scottish Call to Halt Nuclear Convoys

The Ministry of Defence has formally dismissed a request from Scottish Ministers to suspend the transport of nuclear defence materials, citing national security imperatives. The standoff highlights ongoing tensions in UK defence policy.

Royal Marines Commandos Use Assault Course Water Tanks for On-Base Baptisms

Royal Marines Use Assault Course Water Tanks for Baptisms

In a remarkable display of faith and military tradition, Royal Marines chaplains are now performing baptism ceremonies for commandos using the water tanks from the gruelling 'Bottom Field' assault course at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone.

UK Government Launches First Wartime Civilian Training Programme Since Cold War

UK Launches Wartime Civilian Training Programme

Exclusive: The UK Ministry of Defence is rolling out a groundbreaking national defence training programme, 'Preparing Britain', teaching civilians essential survival skills for potential future conflicts, marking the first initiative of its kind since the

Pope Francis Meets LGBTQ+ Advocate Fr James Martin in Historic Vatican Encounter

Pope Francis meets LGBTQ+ advocate in Vatican audience

In a significant move, Pope Francis held a private audience with prominent LGBTQ+ ministry leader Father James Martin at the Vatican, reinforcing his message of inclusivity and 'welcome for all' within the Catholic Church.

UK Military's Diversity Drive Sparks Defence Readiness Fears: Senior Officers Issue Stern Warning

Military Diversity Targets Spark Defence Readiness Fears

Exclusive: A leaked letter reveals top-level military concerns that the British Army's aggressive diversity and inclusion targets are compromising national security and undermining recruitment standards. Defence insiders warn the push for inclusivity is c

UK Prison Crisis: Female Inmates 'At Risk' from High-Risk Transgender Prisoners, Whistleblowers Warn

Female Prisoners at Risk from Violent Trans Inmates

Exclusive: Disturbing reports emerge from UK prisons as female inmates face safety threats from violent transgender offenders housed in women's facilities. Whistleblowers reveal a systemic failure in risk assessment, sparking a national debate on prison p

MoD Data Breach: Afghan Interpreter Details Exposed in Major UK Security Blunder

MoD Data Breach Exposes Afghan Interpreter Emails

A severe data breach by the UK Ministry of Defence has compromised the email addresses of dozens of Afghan interpreters awaiting relocation, potentially endangering lives and revealing a critical security failure.

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