Britain's £28bn Defence Black Hole Explained
The UK Ministry of Defence confronts a £28bn funding gap over four years. We examine the causes, from rising costs to new threats, and what it means for national security. Read the full analysis.
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Trump Seeks Record $1.5 Trillion Defence Budget Hike
President Trump proposes an unprecedented $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027, a massive increase aimed at building a 'Dream Military' amid global tensions. Read the full analysis.
Poll: UK Support for EU Rejoin Surpasses France, Italy
A new YouGov poll reveals 50% of Brits would vote to rejoin the EU, a dramatic shift from Brexit. The findings put pressure on Keir Starmer as analysis shows Brexit costs £90bn a year.
UK voters more pro-EU than French and Italians, poll finds
Exclusive YouGov survey reveals 50% of Britons would vote to rejoin the EU, as campaigners urge Labour to 'catch up with public opinion' on Brexit's economic costs.
Gove defends £350m Brexit bus slogan as 'literally the truth'
Former Cabinet Minister Michael Gove has reignited the Brexit debate by defending the controversial £350m NHS bus claim. He insists the figure was accurate, despite economic analysis showing a Brexit cost. Read the full story.
Gibraltar's new EU travel deal could undo Brexit damage
A new post-Brexit agreement promises unrestricted EU travel for Brits in Gibraltar, aiming to reverse border friction. The deal, finalised last week, could be in force by next summer.
Brexit customs costs UK economy £140bn, data shows
Official analysis reveals the UK economy is £140bn smaller due to post-Brexit customs arrangements. Explore the full impact on trade and living standards.
Labour's Stealthy EU Reintegration Plan Alarms Brexiteers
Labour's incremental steps towards EU alignment, including rejoining Erasmus, raise fears of a full Brexit reversal. Key figures like Wes Streeting advocate for customs union return, as Brexiteer opposition remains muted.
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.
Starmer: Brexit 'significantly hurt' UK economy
Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns Brexit damage is a reality that must be confronted for economic renewal. He advocates for a closer EU relationship despite defence fund setback.
UK-EU defence fund talks break down over costs
UK fails to reach agreement on joining EU's €150bn SAFE defence fund. British defence firms limited to third-country participation despite post-Brexit reset efforts.
Brexit devastates Menai Strait mussel exports to EU
Shellfish exports from Wales' Menai Strait have collapsed from 10,000 tonnes to just 5 tonnes annually post-Brexit. Local fishers hope new EU trade talks could revive the industry.
EU Proposes Deeper Defence Ties with Ukraine
The EU's defence chief has proposed a major integration of the bloc's defence industry with Ukraine, including a €1.5bn support package. Discover how this strategic shift responds to US disengagement.
UK unprepared for military attack, MPs warn
A damning report reveals Britain lacks a homeland defence plan and struggles to meet NATO obligations. Discover the urgent response and £1.5bn investment.
UK Defence Under Scrutiny as New Arms Factories Planned
MPs warn the UK lacks a homeland defence plan as the government pledges new munitions factories and 1,000 jobs. Discover the strategic response to rising threats.
UK and EU Agree Rapid Progress on Brexit Reset Deal
Keir Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen commit to fast-tracking post-Brexit agreements on defence, food standards and emissions trading. Formal talks begin next week.
British Army's Ajax Vehicles Deemed Unfit for Deployment
Exclusive investigation reveals the British Army's flagship Ajax fighting vehicles remain unfit for frontline deployment despite £4bn investment, with ongoing vibration and noise issues endangering crew safety.
Brexit Betrayal: Key Figures Now Push for EU Rejoin
Exclusive analysis reveals how prominent Brexit architects are quietly shifting stance as economic damage mounts and public opinion turns against EU departure.
Farage's Economic Vision: Reform UK's Tax Revolution
Exclusive analysis reveals Nigel Farage's controversial economic agenda for Reform UK, featuring radical tax cuts and post-Brexit trade policies that could reshape Britain's financial future.
Healey demands evidence from MoD on army recruitment
Defence Minister John Healey demands transparency from Ministry of Defence officials regarding army recruitment figures amid concerns over military readiness.
Ministers can't trace billions in Brexit payments to EU
British ministers face scrutiny as they confess to having no clear accounting of where billions of pounds in post-Brexit payments to Brussels have actually been spent, raising serious questions about financial oversight.
£50bn Brexit bill shocks UK taxpayers
Shock revelations expose how Britain's Brexit agreement could cost UK taxpayers an eye-watering £50 billion in ongoing payments to Brussels, raising questions about the true price of sovereignty.
Brits face German police registration for e-gates
British holidaymakers face fresh post-Brexit travel turmoil as Germany demands police registration for e-gate users, contradicting Keir Starmer's pledge of smoother EU travel arrangements.
Brexit costs UK tourism £50 billion in visitor spending
Exclusive analysis reveals Britain's travel sector is suffering a devastating post-Brexit blow, with visitor numbers and spending failing to recover to pre-pandemic levels amid new travel barriers.
GMB guest storms off set during fiery Brexit debate
A dramatic walkout unfolded on ITV's Good Morning Britain as guest Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu abruptly left during a heated discussion about Brexit's economic impact with political commentator Patrick Christys.
ITV's 'No Deal' Brexit Show Sparks Bias Backlash
ITV faces backlash over controversial 'No Deal' Brexit programming featuring prominent Leave supporters, with critics calling it irresponsible fearmongering ahead of crucial negotiations.
Starmer signs major EU security pact
Labour leader Keir Starmer signs groundbreaking security agreement with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, marking a significant shift in post-Brexit UK-EU relations and defence cooperation.
Farage admits Brexit campaign claims were misleading
In a stunning revelation, Nigel Farage concedes that Brexit campaign promises on NHS funding and immigration were misleading, while Boris Johnson faces renewed scrutiny over his role.
Jennings cartoon skewers Labour's Brexit economic struggle
Political cartoonist Ben Jennings delivers a biting satire of Rachel Reeves and Labour's struggle with Brexit's economic fallout in The Guardian.
Labour's Brexit Rebellion: Starmer Under Pressure
Sir Keir Starmer confronts mounting pressure from Labour MPs and members to embrace single market membership, exposing deep party divisions over Britain's future relationship with Europe.
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