Tories Vow £50bn Defence Fund from Green Projects
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.
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Reeves Denies North Sea Job Loss Figures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
UK Inquiry to Probe Iran in Scottish Independence Debate
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
Solo Christmas 2025: The End of the £100 Turkey?
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
Fugitive in Thames after water bottle clue reveals London hideout
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
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.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Woman's 12-hour 'horror' detention at Russian border
An Indian woman recounts a 12-hour ordeal of being denied food and water by Russian border officials after entry refusal. The FCDO advises against all travel to Russia.
MAGA accounts exposed as foreign operations abroad
Elon Musk's X platform reveals MAGA accounts and Scottish nationalist profiles are actually run from foreign countries including Bangladesh, Nigeria and Iran. Discover the truth behind these political operations.
Trump's Ukraine peace plan sparks outrage as capitulation terms
Exclusive details reveal Trump's proposed peace deal would force Ukraine to surrender territory, reduce military and hold elections under Russian pressure. Read the full analysis.
Scotland's Prison Crisis: Foreign Inmates Hit Record 9%
Scotland's prison population reaches a 50-year high with foreign nationals now constituting nearly one in ten inmates. Discover the figures and political fallout.
Gen Z's Office Frog Trend Takes UK Workplaces By Storm
Discover why young professionals are striking unusual frog-like poses in offices across the UK, and what this viral trend reveals about modern workplace culture.
ASIO chief warns of foreign agents in Australia
Australia's spy chief warns of sophisticated foreign interference operations targeting politicians, media, and community groups in an urgent national security briefing.
Labour MPs demand action on Sudan crisis
Senior Labour politicians Stephen Doughty and Anneliese Dodds challenge government over delayed response to escalating violence in Sudan, calling for urgent UN Security Council intervention.
British nationals arrested in Ukraine on spy charges
Five British citizens face serious spy charges in Russian-controlled Ukrainian territories as diplomatic tensions escalate between London and Moscow.
Russia: Trump sanctions were 'act of war'
Former US President Donald Trump faces extraordinary accusations from Moscow as Russia's Foreign Ministry claims his sanctions policy constituted an 'act of war', escalating tensions between the nuclear powers.
Trump's Russia Oil Sanctions: Will They Work?
The Trump administration's latest move to sanction Russian oil companies raises critical questions about effectiveness, global energy markets, and geopolitical strategy in a divided world.
Russia bans Instagram after Meta policy change
Moscow officially blocks Instagram across Russia after Meta temporarily allows violent speech against Russian forces, marking a major escalation in the digital front of the Ukraine conflict.
Chinese lobbying on Chagos Islands exposed in Parliament
Labour MP Stephen Doughty exposes concerning Chinese lobbying efforts targeting UK politicians regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, raising serious questions about foreign interference in British politics.
British volunteer killed in Ukraine: Parents slam government
Exclusive: The heartbroken family of Sam Newey, a 20-year-old Briton who died fighting Russian forces, speak out about their pride in his courage and their anger at the lack of government support.
Why UK offices are going footwear-free
Discover why British offices are embracing footwear-free policies, from improved wellbeing to enhanced productivity. The barefoot revolution is transforming workplace culture.
UK Ministers Hit Back at Trump's Nato Remarks
Senior Government figures, including Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, have launched a fierce defence of the UK's commitment to Nato after Donald Trump suggested he would encourage Russia to attack allies failing on defence spending.
British couple freed from Afghanistan feared execution
A British couple detained in Afghanistan for months describe their harrowing ordeal, revealing they genuinely feared execution by the Taliban regime before their unexpected release.
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