UK Defence Crisis: Calls to Boost Military Spending
Amid a weakened military, Britain faces calls for a defence revival. Analysis reveals spending has slumped from 7% of GDP in 1956 to just 2% today. Can the UK rebuild its forces?
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Ex-RAF Chief Warns Defence Cash 'Lost on MoD Overdraft'
A damning report by a former RAF chief reveals UK defence spending is being consumed by inefficiency, leaving the military shrinking despite budget hikes. Read the full analysis.
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.
EU Approves Mercosur Deal, Farmers Protest in Warsaw and Paris
EU member states approve the historic Mercosur free trade agreement, ending 25 years of talks. The deal prompts immediate protests from farmers across Europe concerned about competition. Read the full analysis.
EU pledges €620m for Syria's recovery in historic visit
EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa visit Syria, pledging €620m in aid for reconstruction after the civil war. A new chapter in EU-Syria relations begins.
Starmer's EU 'reset' could edge UK close to single market
A key ally suggests PM Keir Starmer's Brexit reset could take the UK 'very close' to rejoining the EU single market. Explore the potential costs, concessions, and political strategy behind the move.
Greek farmers block highways in 48-hour protest
Greek farmers escalate protests with a major highway blockade, demanding action on soaring costs and rejecting the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Read the latest.
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.
Labour's 'Dynamic Alignment' with EU Rules Explained
Keir Starmer's plan for dynamic alignment with EU single market rules aims to ease Brexit trade barriers. We examine if it's a pragmatic reset or a sovereignty surrender. Read the full analysis.
UK Faces Huge EU Bill for Single Market Access Under Starmer
Keir Starmer pushes for closer EU ties, potentially costing Britain hundreds of millions. New legislation on EU rules could come next month. Read the full analysis.
UK faces huge EU payments for single market access
Keir Starmer pushes for closer EU ties, potentially costing Britain hundreds of millions. New rules on food and animal welfare loom as Brussels demands 'pay to play'. Read the full analysis.
New Poll Shows 58% Would Vote to Rejoin the EU
A decade after the 2016 referendum, a new Mirror poll reveals 58% would vote to rejoin the EU. Keir Starmer seeks to repair relations, but Brexit remains a divisive national issue. Have your say in our poll.
Poll: Majority Would Vote to Rejoin EU
Exclusive poll reveals 58% would vote to rejoin the EU as Keir Starmer works to repair relations. We ask for your views on Brexit a decade after the referendum.
Parliamentary battle erupts over Starmer's EU reset policy
Keir Starmer faces a fierce parliamentary clash as he pushes for a closer EU relationship. The debate could define Britain's post-Brexit path. Read the full analysis.
Majority of Brits Now Want to Rejoin the EU
Exclusive polling shows 58% would vote to rejoin the EU, with stark divides by age and party. As the 10th Brexit anniversary nears, pressure grows for closer ties.
Majority of Brits now want to reverse Brexit, poll finds
A new Deltapoll survey reveals 58% of voters would back rejoining the EU, with stark generational divides. As the 10th Brexit anniversary nears, pressure grows on Starmer for closer ties.
Starmer: UK Prepared for Closer EU Single Market Ties
PM Keir Starmer says the UK should consider closer alignment with the EU single market if in the national interest, while ruling out rejoining a customs union or freedom of movement. Read the latest Brexit developments.
Australia 'Dangerously Unprepared' for Indo-Pacific Conflict
A leading defence analyst warns Australia is dangerously underprepared for potential conflict as China launches major 'Justice Mission 2025' drills near Taiwan. Urgent calls for increased defence spending and civil readiness.
Union Boss Piles Pressure on Starmer Over EU Customs Union
TUC leader Paul Nowak urges Keir Starmer to pursue the 'closest possible' EU ties, including rejoining the customs union, exposing Cabinet splits. Read the full story.
Italy arrests nine for allegedly funding Hamas via charities
Italian authorities have detained nine individuals accused of funnelling millions to Hamas through charitable fronts. Read the full details of the cross-border terror financing investigation.
Cyprus fishermen turn invasive lionfish into delicacy
Cypriot fishermen are combating invasive lionfish by promoting them as a menu item. Discover how climate change and a warming Mediterranean are driving this ecological battle.
TUC's Nowak calls for closer EU ties and backs Starmer
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak urges Keir Starmer's government to forge a closer EU relationship, including a customs union, to boost the UK economy and tackle the cost of living crisis.
TUC leader calls for UK-EU customs union post-Brexit
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak urges the UK to fix the 'botched' Brexit deal and strengthen EU ties, citing Donald Trump's unreliability. Discover the push for a customs union.
Boxing Day sales crowds defy £1bn spending drop forecast
Shoppers queued from dawn for Boxing Day sales at Bicester Village and on UK high streets, but Barclays predicts spending will be £1bn lower than 2024 amid economic pressures.
Labour's EU Energy Plan Risks Fines from Foreign Courts
Ed Miliband's proposed energy market deal with the EU could hand Brussels 'ultimate authority' and see Britain fined for non-compliance. Critics brand it a 'betrayal of Brexit'. Read the full analysis.
US Visa Bans Target European Digital Regulators
The US has banned five Europeans involved in online content regulation, sparking fury from the EU, France, and Germany. Read the latest on this dramatic diplomatic rift.
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.
UK Exporters: Brexit Trade Deal Failing to Help EU Sales
The British Chambers of Commerce warns the UK-EU trade deal is a barrier, not a boost, for exporters. With 54% reporting no help, Labour is urged to make a closer EU relationship a strategic priority. Read the full analysis.
Streeting branded 'opportunistic' over EU customs union call
Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting sparks internal row by advocating for closer EU trade ties, with a fellow MP calling it an 'early shot' in a future leadership contest. Read the full story.
Labour MPs and Voters Push for Closer EU Trade Ties
Growing calls within Labour to rejoin an EU customs union challenge Keir Starmer's Brexit stance. Wes Streeting leads the charge, citing economic growth and electoral strategy against Nigel Farage.
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