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800+ prisoners freed early in overcrowding crisis

The Ministry of Justice's radical early release scheme will see hundreds of prisoners freed weeks before their scheduled date, raising serious safety concerns among law enforcement and victims' groups.

Foreign nationals underrepresented in UK prisons

Groundbreaking Ministry of Justice data shows foreign citizens make up smaller proportion of prison population than their share of general population, challenging common perceptions about crime and immigration.

MoD calls up veterans in 'Dad's Army' style defence shake-up

The Ministry of Defence is implementing sweeping changes to Britain's reserve forces, calling up veterans and part-time soldiers in what critics are labelling a modern 'Dad's Army' strategy. As Vladimir Putin continues military posturing, this strategic s

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.

NATO activates new Baltic defence command led by Estonia

Estonia leads a historic NATO defence initiative, creating a new Baltic military command to counter Russian aggression. The plan establishes a brigade-sized force and pre-positions equipment, fundamentally reshaping European security architecture.

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 Warns: NATO Must Prepare for Russian Conflict Within Decade

Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Chief warns Europe faces a 'window of opportunity' to prepare for a military threat from Putin's Russia. Latest analysis on NATO's eastern flank defences and the critical need for increased defence spending across the allian

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.

Trump warns Starmer over UK defence spending commitments

Former US President Donald Trump issues a stark warning to incoming PM Keir Starmer, urging the UK to meet its NATO spending commitments. Exclusive analysis on the implications for UK-US relations and national defence.

Israel's £1.60 Laser Defence Shoots Down Missiles

Israel has revolutionised missile defence with its new 'Light Shield' laser system, capable of intercepting threats for a mere £1.60 per shot—a fraction of the cost of existing Iron Dome rockets.

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.

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.

UK's Submarine Spending Scandal: Billions Wasted

Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering cost of Britain's submarine programme while revolutionary drone technology offers a fraction of the cost. Defence experts question spending priorities.

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.

NATO's carbon footprint rivals entire countries

Exclusive analysis reveals NATO's staggering military emissions rival those of entire industrialised nations, raising urgent climate security questions as the alliance faces pressure to decarbonise.

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.

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.

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