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Army Pauses Ajax Training as Soldiers Fall Ill

The British Army has suspended Ajax armoured vehicle training after noise and vibration left approximately 30 soldiers vomiting and shaking. The £6.3bn programme faces renewed scrutiny.

Army Pauses Ajax Vehicles After Troops Fall Ill

The British Army suspends Ajax armoured vehicles for two weeks after approximately 30 soldiers report illness from noise and vibration during exercises. Read the latest on the £6.3bn programme.

Army Pauses Ajax Use After Troops Fall Ill

The British Army suspends Ajax armoured vehicle training for two weeks after 30 soldiers report illness from noise and vibration. Investigation launched.

Army Pauses Ajax Use Over Troop Safety Concerns

The British Army has paused use of its new Ajax armoured vehicles after soldiers reported severe vibration and noise issues, leading to vomiting and shaking. Read the full investigation.

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.

£120 Free Christmas Vouchers for Families

Thousands of UK families are receiving £120 in free vouchers this winter via the Household Support Fund. Check if your local council is providing this crucial financial help.

UK-Indonesia £4bn maritime deal creates 1,000 jobs

Britain secures a £4 billion maritime agreement with Indonesia, creating 1,000 UK jobs in Rosyth, Bristol, and Plymouth. The deal boosts British shipbuilding and strengthens global defence ties.

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.

Man ordered to pay 'pet support' to ex-wife for cat

In an unprecedented legal decision, a Turkish court has mandated a divorced man to provide monthly financial support for his former wife's cat, setting a remarkable precedent in animal welfare and divorce law.

DWP Means-Tested Benefits: Complete Guide

Exclusive guide reveals which DWP benefits require means-testing and how your income and savings could affect your payments. Don't miss out on financial support you're entitled to.

Forest support fans injured in train stabbing

Premier League club Nottingham Forest demonstrates remarkable community spirit by offering financial assistance to supporters injured in the terrifying Huntingdon train station stabbing incident that left multiple victims fighting for their lives.

Human Superweapon: The Mind That Protected Britain

Discover the astonishing true story of Nicholas Wright, whose extraordinary mind was weaponised during the Cold War, creating what experts called 'the greatest war weapon ever conceived' - all contained within a single human brain.

Billionaire's £45m record donation to UK armed forces

Timothy Mellon, billionaire heir to the Pittsburgh banking dynasty, makes unprecedented £45 million donation to support British military personnel and their families through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.

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