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?
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?
Armed officers descended on a Tesco Extra in Edinburgh after reports of a woman with a weapon. A 20-year-old was arrested and charged. Full details on the major police response.
Armed police swooped on a Tesco Extra in Edinburgh after reports of a woman with a weapon. A 20-year-old was arrested and charged. Full details on the major police response.
The Ministry of Defence reveals RAF and Royal Navy assets assisted in the capture of the Russian-flagged Marinera tanker. A new flashpoint in West-Russia relations.
The Armed Forces Bowl was stopped after Rice Owls safety Daveon Hook suffered a serious head injury. Get the latest on the incident and fan reactions.
Rice Owls safety Daveon Hook suffered a serious head injury during the Armed Forces Bowl, causing a 10-minute stoppage. Read the latest on the incident and fan reactions.
Shocking moment a parachutist at the Armed Forces Bowl got caught in field goal netting and fell 40 feet. Watch the video and get the latest updates on the incident.
Shocking moment a skydiver at the Armed Forces Bowl got caught in netting and fell 40 feet. Watch the footage and get the latest on his condition.
The UK government will offer paid military gap year placements to under-25s from March 2026, aiming to recruit over 1,000 annually. Discover how this 'whole of society' defence plan works.
Defence Secretary John Healey announces 1,000 substandard military homes have been refurbished ahead of schedule, with 250 more now prioritised. The £9bn plan aims to fix the 'shameful' housing scandal for service families.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz pledges to transform Berlin into a major geopolitical hub if he becomes chancellor. Will his ambitious foreign policy vision resonate with German voters? Read our analysis.
The Ministry of Defence has paid over £31 million in compensation to 949 LGBT veterans dismissed under the historic ban. The scheme is being accelerated with a doubled team and automated processing.
German anti-terror police have arrested a 21-year-old man suspected of planning an Islamist-motivated attack on a Christmas market. This follows the arrest of five men last week in a separate plot. Read the latest.
Britain's defence chief warns Russia poses a growing danger, urging a society-wide 'all-in' approach to national resilience. Read the urgent call for preparedness.
King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle for Germany's president. The event celebrated UK-German ties with star guests and festive cheer.
Hundreds of National Guard troops are activated in Washington DC following a specific, credible threat. Authorities confirm a multi-agency security operation is underway.
A former British armed forces member has been detained in Ukraine, accused of spying for Russia. The investigation was coordinated with UK intelligence. Read the latest details.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcome German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for a three-day state visit, the first by a German leader since 1998. The historic trip includes a state banquet and a poignant wreath-laying in Coventry.
British army chiefs face accusations of political correctness after appointing the first non-religious chaplain. Ex-major Neil Weddell will provide humanist support as over 40% of forces declare no religion. Read the full debate.
The British Armed Forces ban risque humour, classifying it as sexual harassment. Troops face discipline for repeated offences. Learn about the new policy and its impact.
Armed police have sealed off Ritson Street in Liverpool following a reported domestic incident involving a weapon. Follow for live updates.
Discover traditional German Christmas baking with authentic recipes for stollen, cinnamon stars and mulled wine cake from Jürgen Krauss's new cookbook. Perfect for festive UK baking.
European nations rapidly expand military capabilities as Russia's invasion of Ukraine triggers historic defence spending increases across the continent. Learn how armies are transforming.
An in-depth look at Sudan's devastating conflict, exploring its roots in the 2019 revolution and the power struggle between the army and RSF militia. Understand the human cost and why the world must act.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard was asked four times if the public is safe, eventually confirming 'we are safe' but warning of new threats and past Tory underfunding.
Shocking figures reveal the UK's Armed Forces now have more senior officers than its main battle tanks, warships, and combat aircraft combined. Discover the full story behind this defence imbalance.
A damning Ministry of Defence survey reveals widespread sexual harassment in the UK military. 34% of female personnel reported incidents. Urgent action demanded.
Exclusive report reveals how Britain's secretive evacuation operation successfully extracted vulnerable Afghans following the Taliban takeover, with many now rebuilding their lives in Canada.
Vodafone launches revolutionary mobile package offering British soldiers stationed overseas free calls and texts to UK numbers, eliminating communication barriers for military families.
King Charles tours a specialist veterans centre to learn about bespoke health services and rehabilitation programmes, showing royal support ahead of Remembrance Sunday commemorations.