Starmer: Tories may 'max out credit card' before election
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accuses Conservatives of planning irresponsible pre-election spending that could cripple the next government, as he outlines his party's economic priorities.
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Healey demands evidence from MoD on army recruitment
Defence Minister John Healey demands transparency from Ministry of Defence officials regarding army recruitment figures amid concerns over military readiness.
Military housing scandal: Heroes live in squalor
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking state of military accommodation as service families face mould, vermin and collapsing ceilings while defence spending soars.
Trump's Nuclear Testing Plan: Costly Security Gamble
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's administration considered resuming nuclear weapons testing for the first time since 1992, with potentially devastating consequences for international relations and arms control.
Iron Man MP demands UK defence spending boost to 3%
Former Armed Forces Minister James Heappey calls for urgent increase to 3% of GDP on defence, warning Britain faces 'dangerous decade' amid global threats.
Trump Demands Japan Repay US for Military Protection
Former President Donald Trump has stunned international observers by claiming Japan and other US allies owe 'big money' for American military defence, threatening to let aggressors 'do whatever they want' to nations that don't pay.
Trump's Defence Demands in Japan Trade Talks
Former President Donald Trump pushes for increased Japanese defence spending while threatening auto tariffs in tense Washington meeting with Sanae Takaichi, creating diplomatic waves.
Trump vows to lift Russia sanctions in NATO challenge
Exclusive: Donald Trump declares he would immediately remove sanctions against Russia and challenge NATO allies over defence spending in dramatic foreign policy shift that could reshape European security.
UK Ukraine peace force to cost over £100m
Defence Secretary John Healey discloses staggering costs for Britain's planned peacekeeping deployment to Ukraine, raising questions about funding and international support.
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.
Trump: Govt shutdown could cause nuclear crisis
Former President Donald Trump issues stark warning about nuclear security risks during potential government shutdown, claiming essential military personnel could be furloughed amid global tensions.
Trump: I'd encourage Russia against NATO delinquents
Exclusive analysis reveals Donald Trump's controversial plan to encourage Russian aggression against NATO members who fail spending targets, raising global security concerns.
Trump urged Russia to attack NATO allies over defence spending
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump reportedly told European leaders he'd encourage Russia to attack NATO members not meeting defence spending commitments, raising alarm about US commitment to European security.
Trump axes 10,000 jobs, protects military pay in shutdown
Exclusive: Former President Trump directs controversial budget cuts while ensuring military salaries continue amid looming government shutdown crisis
Russia Provokes NATO as France Faces Ukraine Policy Crisis
Tensions escalate as Russia conducts provocative military exercises near NATO borders while France faces political turmoil over Ukraine policy, creating the most significant European security crisis in decades.
Trump Told Putin He'd Let Russia Attack NATO Allies
Exclusive: Donald Trump reportedly told European leaders he wouldn't protect NATO countries from Russian aggression, encouraging Vladimir Putin to invade allies who don't meet spending targets.
Chinese National Faces Spy Trial in London Court
A Chinese national stands accused of spying for Hong Kong intelligence in a landmark London trial, while political tensions simmer over defence spending and constitutional reforms.
NHS and Police spend £70M on diversity officers
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
The False Economy of Public Service Cuts
New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.
Trump's NATO Spending Warning to Spain
Former US President Donald Trump delivers stark warning to Spain over inadequate defence spending, threatening consequences for NATO allies failing to meet financial commitments during Madrid meeting with political leaders.
Military mom confronts Johnson over shutdown threat
An emotional military mother's powerful plea to House Speaker Mike Johnson exposes the human cost of political brinkmanship as another government shutdown looms.
Mike Johnson faces military pay backlash over shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson confronts furious military families after suggesting troop payments could be halted during government shutdown, sparking bipartisan outrage.
Congress probes Trump Air Force One contract
US lawmakers launch investigation into controversial $3.9 billion Air Force One contract with Boeing, alleging Trump administration pressured Pentagon into unfair deal.
Trump: I'd let Russia attack NATO nations not paying dues
Exclusive: Donald Trump declares he'd encourage Russia to invade NATO nations failing to meet defence spending targets, raising global security alarms and potentially reshaping European defence strategy.
Climate crisis threatens UK national security, warn defence chiefs
Britain's top military leaders warn that climate change has become an immediate national security threat, with extreme weather disrupting operations and straining defence resources across the UK.
Trump's NATO remarks trigger global security alarm
Former US President Donald Trump's suggestion that Russia should attack NATO allies failing to meet defence spending targets has triggered international condemnation and urgent discussions about European security architecture.
Australia signs defence pact with Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signs landmark security agreement with PNG, strengthening Australia's strategic position in the Pacific region amid growing regional tensions.
Boris Johnson's comeback sparks Tory civil war over Ukraine
Boris Johnson makes dramatic intervention on Ukraine funding as Conservative MPs clash over defence spending and party direction under Sunak's leadership
Lithuania approves defence barrier with Belarus and Russia
Lithuania approves construction of a first-line defence system along its borders with Belarus and Russia, marking a significant hardening of NATO's eastern frontier amid regional security concerns.
Argentina and Paraguay sign historic defence pact
In a landmark move for South American security cooperation, Argentina and Paraguay have signed a comprehensive defence agreement allowing military forces to operate across borders during joint operations.
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