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.
Israel blocks Canadian MPs from West Bank visit
Israel blocked a Canadian delegation with six MPs from entering the occupied West Bank, citing links to a banned NGO. Canada has lodged a formal protest over the treatment of its citizens.
West African Bloc Holds Talks with Guinea-Bissau Coup Leaders
An ECOWAS delegation has arrived in Guinea-Bissau for crisis talks with military leaders who seized power last week. The mission seeks a return to constitutional order after a contested election. Read the latest on the unfolding political crisis.
Olbermann calls Ronaldo 'fascist' after Trump meeting
Ex-MSNBC host Keith Olbermann slammed Cristiano Ronaldo as a 'scumbag fascist' following the footballer's White House visit with Donald Trump. Discover the full story behind the explosive comments.
Ronaldo meets Trump, dividing his fanbase
Cristiano Ronaldo's Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump has split his devoted followers. The Al-Nassr star visited with a Saudi delegation, marking his first US public appearance since 2017 allegations.
Trump and Ronaldo meet at White House dinner
Cristiano Ronaldo met privately with Donald Trump before being praised at a White House dinner for a Saudi delegation. The event also featured Elon Musk and addressed the Khashoggi case.
Australia's 496-strong COP30 delegation sparks outrage
Australia sends 496 delegates to COP30 in Brazil, drawing criticism for its carbon footprint and cost to taxpayers. Discover the details and the controversy.
UK's 210-strong COP30 delegation creates 2.5M air miles
Britain dispatched 210 delegates to COP30 in Brazil, generating over 2.5 million air miles while major polluters skipped the summit. Critics question the environmental hypocrisy and costs.
Reeves defends Saudi trade mission amid rights concerns
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends controversial trade delegation to Saudi Arabia, insisting economic cooperation must continue despite ongoing human rights criticisms.
Fox News host investigated over secret North Korea trip
Former Pentagon official and Fox News personality Pete Hegseth under investigation for undisclosed 2023 North Korea visit with congressional delegation, raising serious security concerns.
Scottish Government courts Indian investment amid UK tensions
Exclusive: Scottish ministers bypass Westminster in direct talks with Indian officials and business leaders, seeking to boost trade and investment despite constitutional tensions.
Starmer's strategic Mumbai trade mission signals new UK-India focus
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer embarks on crucial Mumbai trade mission, signalling ambitious post-election strategy to strengthen UK-India economic ties and reset global trade relationships.
Drone chaos paralyzes Munich Airport during NATO visit
Munich Airport faces major disruption as unauthorised drone activity grounds flights during high-profile NATO delegation arrival, causing travel chaos across Germany.
US bars Palestinian UN delegates, sparks Geneva move calls
The US refusal to grant visas to a Palestinian delegation for a UN conference has triggered international outrage, prompting calls to relocate the crucial meeting from New York to neutral Geneva.
US Senators' Taiwan Visit Triggers Diplomatic Row with China
A bipartisan US Senate delegation's trip to Taipei has triggered a furious response from China, which condemns the visit as a severe violation of its sovereignty and a threat to regional stability.
Starmer and Wiegman lead UK delegation to Geneva
Labour leader Keir Starmer and England women's football manager Sarina Wiegman join forces in Geneva for high-profile discussions on international collaboration.
Australia pressured Blair to avoid Indigenous delegation
Declassified documents reveal Australia urged the UK government to avoid meeting an Indigenous delegation during a 1999 visit, branding them 'troublemakers'.
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