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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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?
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
An amber weather warning for heavy rain and potential flooding is in force across parts of Wales and England. Homes and businesses face disruption. Stay safe and avoid travel.
Henrik Jeppesen, who visited every country, reveals how a companion's act of scattering ashes in North Korea almost landed them in a labour camp. Read his terrifying travel warning.
The Met Office has issued a new 12-hour yellow weather warning for ice as a severe cold snap hits the UK. Drivers urged to take extreme caution on treacherous roads.
A devastated mother reveals how a common passport oversight destroyed her family's dream holiday to Cyprus, leaving them £2,000 out of pocket and heartbroken at the airport.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its travel guidance for Tanzania, warning British travellers of increased risks and safety concerns across the popular African destination.
The FCDO has updated its travel guidance for Tanzania, warning British travellers about specific risks in certain regions while clarifying advice for popular tourist destinations.
The Foreign Office has dramatically escalated its travel advice for Israel, warning of 'real risk' of military action and potential border closures. Get the latest safety updates.
UK government issues urgent travel warning for Jamaica as security situation deteriorates, advising all British nationals to depart immediately.
UK travellers face unexpected gaps in travel insurance coverage as Foreign Office updates advice. Essential reading before you book your next trip.
UK travellers to Jamaica face disruption as Hurricane Melissa intensifies. Get essential safety guidance, flight impact details, and official Foreign Office advice for Caribbean travel.
The UK Foreign Office has issued an urgent health warning for British tourists planning European holidays, highlighting dangerous disease outbreaks in popular destinations including Italy, France and Spain.
The Met Office has escalated weather alerts across southern England and Wales as a powerful storm system threatens 70mph winds and intense rainfall, sparking major travel disruption fears.
The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for Madagascar, warning British tourists about rising crime rates, political unrest, and serious health concerns including plague outbreaks and malaria risks.
London Stansted Airport issues urgent travel alert as major rail disruption threatens to derail half-term getaway plans for thousands of passengers.
New terrorism alert raises crucial questions about family travel safety as Foreign Office updates guidance for British holidaymakers amid growing global threats.
A British couple's bold decision to sell everything for permanent travel ended in unexpected disappointment as reality shattered their wanderlust dreams. Discover why their global adventure lasted mere months.