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MoD Admits Liability for Bloody Sunday Killings

The Ministry of Defence has formally admitted legal liability for the deaths of three men shot by soldiers from the Parachute Regiment on Bloody Sunday in Londonderry, a pivotal moment in the Northern Ireland Troubles.

Army Daughter's Suicide After Harassment by Convicted Boss

The mother of Jaysley-Louise Beck, a 23-year-old Ministry of Defence employee, speaks out after her daughter took her own life following alleged relentless harassment by a manager who was later convicted of sexually assaulting another woman.

SAS Soldier Killed in Live-Fire Training Catastrophe

A decorated Special Forces soldier was tragically killed in a live-fire training exercise after a comrade's weapon unexpectedly discharged at point-blank range. The Ministry of Defence has launched a full investigation into the devastating incident.

Estonia: Russia commits 'brazen' airspace violation

Estonia's defence ministry reports a Russian military transport aircraft violated its airspace near the Baltic Sea. The incident, described as a serious provocation, heightens regional tensions and raises concerns over NATO's eastern flank security.

33,000 Offenders Pose Serious Risk to Women and Girls

Shocking new government data reveals the scale of the risk posed by violent and sexual offenders living in communities across England and Wales, with urgent calls for a reform of probation services.

Scotland abolishes 'not proven' verdict after centuries

In a landmark legal reform, the Scottish Government has passed legislation to abolish the controversial 'not proven' verdict, fundamentally altering the country's unique three-verdict justice system that has stood for centuries.

KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'

In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.

SAS Veterans Arrested in Afghan Murder Investigation

Two decorated SAS veterans have been apprehended by Ministry of Defence police on suspicion of murder, following a years-long investigation into the death of an Afghan man during a 2011 raid. The case, now with the Crown Prosecution Service, threatens to

Putin's Top TV Attack Dog Turns on Russian Military Over War

Vladimir Solovyov, a key Kremlin propagandist, has launched an extraordinary on-air tirade against Russia's Defence Ministry, blaming military leaders for the nation's battlefield failures in Ukraine and warning of dire consequences.

Admiral: Whitehall 'Blob' Sabotaging UK Defence

Exclusive: Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the UK's Chief of the Defence Staff, delivers a devastating critique of the Whitehall establishment, branding the state as 'not working' and stifling crucial military reform with bureaucratic inertia.

Ex-Military Chief: Bureaucracy Delaying MOD Reform

A former head of the British Army, General Lord Dannatt, delivers a scathing critique, warning that remote meetings and bureaucratic inertia are dangerously delaying the Ministry of Defence's modernisation and preparedness.

UK Prisons Slash Education Budgets by Up to 50%

Exclusive: Prisons across England and Wales face devastating cuts of up to 50% to education and rehabilitation programmes, sparking warnings of increased reoffending rates and prison violence.

SNP's Soft Justice: Sex Offenders Dodge Prison Sentences

Exclusive investigation reveals a crisis in Scotland's justice system under the SNP, with hundreds of serious sexual offenders avoiding prison sentences. Victims' groups express outrage as data shows a pattern of lenient sentencing.

Chinook disaster families launch court bid for new probe

Relatives of the 29 victims killed in the 1994 RAF Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre are taking the Ministry of Defence to court in a historic bid to overturn the controversial pilot negligence ruling and force a full, independent inquiry.

Army Officer, 28, Found Dead at Sandhurst

The Ministry of Defence confirms the heartbreaking death of Captain Jonathan Lewis, a promising young officer, at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. The inquest hears he had been struggling with the immense pressures of service.

Record number of offenders avoid court in Scotland

Exclusive figures reveal a dramatic surge in criminals being diverted from prosecution to social work schemes in Scotland, with over 34,000 cases recorded last year. Critics warn of a 'soft-touch' justice system as serious offenders, including those charg

Banksy claims new mural on London's Royal Courts of Justice

The enigmatic street artist Banksy has officially authenticated a powerful new piece on the walls of London's Royal Courts of Justice, depicting a child using a pressure washer to create a crimson spatter effect, in a classic critique of the justice syste

Banksy targets Royal Courts of Justice with new artwork

The anonymous street artist Banksy has claimed a new piece on the wall of the Royal Courts of Justice in London, featuring striking green paint splatters, in a move interpreted as a commentary on the UK justice system.

MoD Rejects Scottish Call to Halt Nuclear Convoys

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.

Royal Marines Use Assault Course Water Tanks for Baptisms

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.

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