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Hundreds report sexual abuse in UK army medicals

Shocking revelations emerge as hundreds of women allege systematic sexual abuse during UK military medical assessments spanning five decades, prompting calls for official inquiry.

Nuclear test veterans take government to court over health

British nuclear test veterans and their descendants are launching legal action against the Ministry of Defence, demanding recognition and compensation for health issues they believe stem from radiation exposure during Cold War experiments.

Ruth Ellis grandchildren demand posthumous pardon

The grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, the final woman executed in Britain, are demanding a formal pardon from the Ministry of Justice, claiming new evidence proves her case was mishandled.

Mother forced to fight government alone in family court

Exclusive: A single mother from South Yorkshire battles the Ministry of Justice alone after being denied legal aid, exposing systemic failures in the family court system that critics say prioritises cost savings over children's welfare.

UK troops get new powers to shoot down drones

British armed forces receive new authority to neutralise drone threats targeting military installations across the UK, marking a significant shift in domestic defence policy.

UK Prisons Face £1 Billion Repair Crisis

Shocking new figures expose England and Wales' deteriorating prison estate, with repair costs soaring to nearly £1 billion as overcrowding and poor conditions escalate.

MoD probe after sensitive Army docs found at bus stop

The Ministry of Defence has launched an immediate investigation after highly sensitive military documents containing details about British troops and equipment were discovered at a bus stop in Kent.

RAF and Royal Navy jets in near-miss over Suffolk

Two military aircraft from different services came within seconds of disaster during a training exercise, prompting a major Ministry of Defence investigation into the alarming incident.

China warns US over Taiwan arms sales

China's Ministry of State Security accuses US of 'playing with fire' through latest military support for Taiwan, escalating tensions in strategic strait.

UK bans transgender women from female prisons

New government guidelines prevent transgender women from being housed in female prisons regardless of gender recognition status, prioritising inmate safety after concerning incidents.

Residents use forklifts and bollards in street protest

Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.

Priest reveals secret family after leaving ministry

A Catholic priest who abandoned his religious calling has revealed his secret double life - as a married father of four children, exposing a crisis of faith and family that's rocking the Catholic community.

Paedophile Ian Watkins denied prison transfer request

Notorious child sex offender Ian Watkins has been refused a prison transfer from high-security HMP Wakefield in his latest attempt to secure less restrictive conditions, as authorities confirm the disgraced rock singer remains behind bars.

MOD Rejects Veterans' PTSD Compensation Claims

Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Defence systematically denying PTSD compensation to military veterans, leaving heroes fighting for support after serving their country.

Gavin Peacock: From Football Star to Pastor

Former Chelsea and Newcastle midfielder Gavin Peacock reveals why he walked away from football fame to become a pastor in Canada, leaving behind his BBC punditry career.

Greta Thunberg detained at Istanbul Airport protest

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was briefly detained at Istanbul Airport while protesting Israeli passengers amid ongoing Gaza conflict tensions, sparking international diplomatic reactions.

Hegseth fires Navy aide in shock dismissal

Veterans Minister Pete Hegseth has abruptly terminated his senior Navy aide Jon Harrison in a surprise move that's sent shockwaves through Westminster. The sudden dismissal comes amid growing tensions within the defence ministry.

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