The UK's last military helicopter factory in Yeovil faces closure, putting 3,000 jobs at risk, unless the Ministry of Defence signs a crucial £1bn contract with Leonardo Helicopters by March. Act now to secure vital UK defence manufacturing.
The future of Britain's last military helicopter factory in Yeovil hangs in the balance as the Ministry of Defence delays signing a crucial £1bn contract, putting 3,000 skilled jobs at immediate risk.
Amid a weakened military, Britain faces calls for a defence revival. Analysis reveals spending has slumped from 7% of GDP in 1956 to just 2% today. Can the UK rebuild its forces?
A damning report by a former RAF chief reveals UK defence spending is being consumed by inefficiency, leaving the military shrinking despite budget hikes. Read the full analysis.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey visits Kyiv after a massive Russian drone and missile barrage, as Britain commits £200m to prepare troops for potential Ukraine deployment. Read the latest.
The UK Ministry of Defence confronts a £28bn funding gap over four years. We examine the causes, from rising costs to new threats, and what it means for national security. Read the full analysis.
Sir Keir Starmer has agreed with France and Germany to deploy a British peacekeeping force to Ukraine if a ceasefire with Russia is reached. Have your say in our poll.
Sir Keir Starmer agrees with France and Germany to deploy a UK peacekeeping force to Ukraine post-ceasefire. MPs will vote on the plan. Have your say in our poll.
President Trump proposes an unprecedented $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027, a massive increase aimed at building a 'Dream Military' amid global tensions. Read the full analysis.
The White House publishes revisionist account of Capitol riot while UK forces assist in intercepting a sanctioned Russian tanker near Scotland. Read the latest developments.
The White House publishes a revisionist account of the January 6th Capitol riot. In a separate incident, UK forces assist the US in seizing a sanctioned oil tanker near Scotland. Read the full analysis.
The US pledges $2bn in aid with strict terms, demanding the UN funnel money through a single fund and prioritise 17 countries, excluding Afghanistan and Yemen. Experts warn of a 'nail in the coffin' for impartial humanitarianism. Read the full analysis.
The US has pledged $2bn in aid but demands the UN implement sweeping changes, funnels money to 17 priority countries, and excludes crises in Afghanistan and Yemen. Experts warn of a 'nail in the coffin' for independent humanitarian action.
The US pledges $2bn for a new UN aid delivery model, covering 17 countries. Gaza and Yemen are excluded, handled separately. Read the full details on the funding shift.
Ex-SAS soldier Robert Craft warns new Northern Ireland legacy legislation is harming recruitment and morale, leaving Britain vulnerable. Read the exclusive interview.
The UK government will offer paid military gap year placements to under-25s from March 2026, aiming to recruit over 1,000 annually. Discover how this 'whole of society' defence plan works.
The UK faces accusations of breaking a key aid pledge to Sudan, with drastic cuts to support for refugees in South Sudan driving a severe humanitarian crisis. Read the full report.
EU leaders finalise a €90bn financial package for Ukraine. The UK signals readiness to share risk to unlock frozen Russian assets, as Defence Minister urges release of Chelsea funds.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch rules out compulsory national service, saying young people need jobs and hope to believe in Britain. Unveils £50bn defence fund plan.
Britain is developing a new missile defence system to protect cities from aerial attack. Senior military figures warn the UK is exposed and must prepare for modern warfare. Read the full report.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Deep cuts to U.S. foreign aid have closed schools in Rohingya camps, forcing children into labour and early marriage. See the full impact.
A devastating Gates Foundation report projects 200,000 extra under-5 deaths this year, reversing decades of progress. UK and US aid cuts are blamed. Read the full analysis.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Ireland for its 'generosity' during a historic Dublin visit, as the Irish Government announced €100 million in new non-lethal aid. Read the latest on the Ukraine-Ireland partnership.
UK fails to reach agreement on joining EU's €150bn SAFE defence fund. British defence firms limited to third-country participation despite post-Brexit reset efforts.
Exclusive report reveals how Trump administration aid cuts have devastated Somalia's fragile healthcare system, leaving thousands without medical care. Discover the human impact.
The EU's defence chief has proposed a major integration of the bloc's defence industry with Ukraine, including a €1.5bn support package. Discover how this strategic shift responds to US disengagement.
Controversial US and Israel-backed aid group GHF ceases Gaza operations after months of deadly violence at distribution sites. Over 1,000 Palestinians killed or injured seeking food aid.
Senior Labour MPs demand Chancellor Rachel Reeves provides a roadmap to restore the UK's foreign aid budget to 0.7% of GNI, warning current cuts risk lives and UK influence.