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Hegseth fires top Pentagon general in shock dismissal

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired a senior Pentagon official, General Jeffrey Kruse, citing a failure to maintain 'appropriate distance' from policy matters. The unprecedented dismissal sends shockwaves through the US military establishment.

UK 'Not Ready for War' with Russia, Warns Shapps

Exclusive: Defence Secretary Grant Shapps delivers a stark warning that Britain's military resilience is dangerously low, lacking the 'whole-of-nation' readiness needed to counter a potential Russian threat. A new review calls for urgent, sweeping reforms

Royal Navy's £1bn 'Lame Duck' Destroyer Sidelined

The Royal Navy's state-of-the-art £1 billion Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond has been declared non-operational, with critical engine defects preventing its deployment to assist Ukraine. Defence sources reveal the vessel, plagued by power failures, is stuck

Trump-Backed UK Defence Deal Seals BAE Systems' US Army Contract

Former US President Donald Trump's push for a major UK-US defence partnership culminates in a multi-billion pound contract for BAE Systems to supply next-generation amphibious vehicles to the US Army, boosting British manufacturing and jobs.

KPMG cuts over 100 jobs in Scotland

Big Four accounting firm KPMG announces significant job cuts in Scotland, citing economic pressures and reduced demand for consulting services.

UK energy firms profit from Europe's gas crisis

British energy firms Centrica and National Grid are poised to benefit from soaring gas prices in Europe, with analysts predicting significant profits amid the ongoing energy crisis.

Private firms profit from UK asylum system

Exclusive investigation reveals how private companies are profiting from the UK's chaotic asylum system, with taxpayers footing the bill for expensive hotels and deportation flights.

UK pledges 2.5% GDP defence spending by 2030

The British government has pledged to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, ensuring the nation is prepared for escalating global security challenges.

12 arrested in Palestine Action protests

Twelve individuals, including charity workers, teachers, and a dentist, have been arrested in a nationwide crackdown on Palestine Action protests. The arrests follow a week of heightened activism targeting defence firms linked to Israel.

RAF to resume combat missions in Middle East

The Royal Air Force is set to recommence combat operations in Iraq and Syria following a directive from Defence Secretary John Healey, marking a pivotal change in UK defence strategy.

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