The Ministry of Defence has formally dismissed a request from Scottish Ministers to suspend the transport of nuclear defence materials, citing national security imperatives. The standoff highlights ongoing tensions in UK defence policy.
In a remarkable display of faith and military tradition, Royal Marines chaplains are now performing baptism ceremonies for commandos using the water tanks from the gruelling 'Bottom Field' assault course at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone.
Exclusive: The UK Ministry of Defence is rolling out a groundbreaking national defence training programme, 'Preparing Britain', teaching civilians essential survival skills for potential future conflicts, marking the first initiative of its kind since the
Labour's Yvette Cooper takes on the crucial role of Justice Secretary in Keir Starmer's new government, bringing decades of political experience to the Ministry of Justice.
In a significant move, Pope Francis held a private audience with prominent LGBTQ+ ministry leader Father James Martin at the Vatican, reinforcing his message of inclusivity and 'welcome for all' within the Catholic Church.
Forty activists from Palestine Action were arrested after scaling and occupying the roof of the Ministry of Defence building in London, demanding an end to UK arms sales to Israel.
Exclusive: Disturbing reports emerge from UK prisons as female inmates face safety threats from violent transgender offenders housed in women's facilities. Whistleblowers reveal a systemic failure in risk assessment, sparking a national debate on prison p
A severe data breach by the UK Ministry of Defence has compromised the email addresses of dozens of Afghan interpreters awaiting relocation, potentially endangering lives and revealing a critical security failure.
A damning National Audit Office report reveals the Ministry of Defence's Afghan relocation schemes were plagued by delays, opaque decision-making, and a failure to assist thousands who supported UK forces.
Spending watchdogs deliver a blistering condemnation of the Ministry of Defence's secretive and chaotic £7 billion Afghan airlift, exposed by the Daily Mail, which was approved without taxpayer knowledge or Parliamentary scrutiny.
Indonesia's transport ministry has ordered immediate inspections for all Airbus A320 aircraft after a Batik Air flight with 157 people on board overshot the runway and skidded into the sea.
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales declares judicial independence, stating courts will base decisions on evidence, not political pressure from ministers.
The UK Sentencing Council gains significant new powers, allowing it to proactively refer unduly lenient sentences to the Court of Appeal for review, marking a major shift in criminal justice policy.
A landmark change in UK sentencing rules now requires judges to weigh an offender's social and cultural background, including experiences of racism and deprivation, potentially leading to more lenient sentences.
Pope Francis held a landmark private audience with prominent LGBTQ+ advocate Father James Martin at the Vatican, signalling a significant pastoral shift in the Catholic Church's approach to the LGBTQ+ community.
The Finnish Defence Ministry has conceded that the continued use of the swastika on Air Force flags and emblems is likely unsuitable in the modern era, despite its pre-Nazi origins in the country's military history.
A major incident occurred at a Scottish shipyard as a Norwegian frigate collided with the UK's HMS Argyll, causing significant damage during a scheduled visit. The MoD has launched an investigation.
Shocking Ministry of Justice data reveals more than two prisoners per day are hospitalised after taking potent synthetic drug cocktails in UK jails, with 'Spice' incidents soaring by 40% in a year.
Illinois establishes a groundbreaking, state-funded legal hotline offering free, immediate counsel to LGBTQ+ residents facing discrimination, housing issues, and civil rights violations.
Guy Ritchie's explosive WWII film, 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare', is being hailed as a masterpiece. Featuring Henry Cavill and Alan Ritchson, this true story of a rogue British unit is dominating the box office and earning critical acclaim.
The Ministry of Justice initiates emergency early release scheme for hundreds of prisoners to tackle severe overcrowding, as campaigners warn of dire conditions and public safety risks.
China's Ministry of Finance issues a stark warning to the US, condemning Donald Trump's proposed 60% tariffs as a 'grave threat to global economic stability' and vowing 'necessary measures' in response.
The Gaza Health Ministry reports a devastating acceleration of the humanitarian crisis, with ten Palestinians, including children, dying from starvation in a single day. International agencies warn of an imminent widespread famine as aid remains criticall
Take a nostalgic journey back in time to the 15 most iconic and beloved nightclubs that defined UK nightlife. From The Hacienda to Cream, we revisit the legendary dance floors we've loved and lost.
The remarkable story of Grrlspot, a pop-up lesbian dance party that became a beacon of hope and defiance in the immediate, chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.
Western Bulldogs defender Mitch Brown makes history as the first active AFL men's player to come out as gay, receiving an outpouring of support and redefining courage in professional sport.
Tory MP and former Army Captain Johnny Mercer launches legal action against the Ministry of Defence, claiming negligence over hearing damage sustained during his service in Afghanistan.
The British Ministry of Defence is rolling out a groundbreaking AI-powered security system designed to proactively hunt for and lock down highly sensitive military documents, in a major escalation of its cyber defence strategy.
A prisoner at HMP Ashfield has sparked outrage by bragging about his cell's luxury amenities, including a flat-screen TV, gaming console, and well-stocked fridge, in a viral TikTok video that questions the state of the UK's prison system.
Ex-British Airways pilot Robert Brown has been denied parole for the brutal 2010 murder of his wife Joanna Simpson. The Ministry of Justice has blocked his release following a campaign led by victim's family and MPs.