UK unprepared for military attack, MPs warn
A damning report reveals Britain lacks a homeland defence plan and struggles to meet NATO obligations. Discover the urgent response and £1.5bn investment.
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MPs: UK lacks defence plan against military attack
Commons Defence Committee warns Britain has no strategy to defend against military threats as government announces new arms factories. Read the urgent security update.
UK Defence Under Scrutiny as New Arms Factories Planned
MPs warn the UK lacks a homeland defence plan as the government pledges new munitions factories and 1,000 jobs. Discover the strategic response to rising threats.
UK has no defence plan for military attack, MPs warn
A bombshell report reveals the UK lacks a strategy to defend itself from military assault. MPs demand a 'national conversation' on security. Read the urgent findings.
MoD Afghan Data Cover-Up Exposed in Damning Report
Parliament's public accounts committee reveals MoD's catastrophic data breaches endangered Afghan allies while officials attempted secret cover-up. Demanding accountability now.
British Army's Ajax Vehicles Deemed Unfit for Deployment
Exclusive investigation reveals the British Army's flagship Ajax fighting vehicles remain unfit for frontline deployment despite £4bn investment, with ongoing vibration and noise issues endangering crew safety.
Afghan interpreter data breach in UK parliamentary hearing
Sensitive information of Afghan interpreters seeking UK relocation was accidentally exposed during a parliamentary livestream, raising serious security concerns.
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.
US Congress probes Camilla's alleged House oversight interference
American lawmakers launch formal inquiry into claims the Queen Consort attempted to influence Sarah Ferguson's participation in Virginia Giuffre case, raising constitutional questions about royal interference.
US Committee Demands Prince Andrew Epstein Testimony
American investigators intensify pressure on Duke of York to provide testimony about his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, threatening to pursue formal summons if he refuses cooperation.
US Olympic chief under fire for Italian team remarks
USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland sparks international controversy after suggesting Italian Olympic team 'doesn't know how to win' during Salt Lake City presentation.
Lloyds & Santander Face Treasury Car Finance Probe
Exclusive: The Treasury Committee intensifies its investigation into discretionary commission arrangements, now targeting major banks including Lloyds and Santander over car finance practices.
Trump axes arts board, cancels ARC Ballroom project
Former President Donald Trump has abruptly terminated the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, scrapping the planned ARC Ballroom renovation in another dramatic executive action.
Education Secretary accused of dodging parliamentary scrutiny
Bridget Phillipson faces mounting criticism after failing to appear before Education Select Committee for seven months, raising concerns about government accountability in education policy.
Gambling lobbyist: "No social harm" stuns MPs
A parliamentary committee was left incredulous as gambling industry representative Grainne Hurst made the extraordinary claim that betting causes no social problems whatsoever.
MPs demand Home Office action on asylum backlog crisis
Senior Conservative MP Karen Bradley leads parliamentary scrutiny as Home Office faces mounting pressure over delayed asylum decisions and management failures.
Trump's January 6 Ultimatum to Pence Revealed
Explosive testimony reveals Donald Trump pressured Mike Pence to illegally overturn the 2020 election results, threatening his vice president during the Capitol riot.
Farage clashes with Bank of England Governor over economy
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage challenges Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey over interest rates and economic competence in tense parliamentary exchange.
China ambassador faces tense parliamentary grilling over rights
Tensions flared in Parliament as China's ambassador to Britain, Zheng Zeguang, faced intense questioning from MPs about human rights abuses, Hong Kong freedoms, and the treatment of Uyghur Muslims in a dramatic committee session.
Airport expansion threatens UK net zero goals, MPs warn
Cross-party committee warns that government's airport expansion strategy threatens to undermine Britain's legally binding climate targets and carbon budgets.
MPs Demand Airport Expansion Freeze Over Climate
A powerful cross-party committee of MPs has called for a halt to all major airport expansion, including at Gatwick, until the government can prove it aligns with UK climate targets.
Indonesia bans Israeli gymnasts from Olympic qualifier
Indonesian sports authorities face International Olympic Committee scrutiny after blocking Israeli athletes from a crucial Olympic qualifying event, raising concerns about political discrimination in international sport.
Indonesia faces Olympic ban over Israeli athlete exclusion
The International Olympic Committee issues stern warning to Indonesia after its athletes were barred from World Cup event in Jakarta, threatening Olympic participation over discriminatory practices.
Indonesia faces IOC ban over Israel athlete exclusion
The International Olympic Committee threatens to revoke Indonesia's hosting rights for major sporting events after the country barred Israeli athletes from competition, sparking international condemnation.
Trump judicial nominee rejected over racist texts
President Trump's judicial nominee Paul Ingrassia has been voted down by the Senate Judiciary Committee after revelations of racist and inflammatory text messages, dealing a significant blow to the administration's judicial appointments.
Blunkett: Skilled Migrants Must Train British Workers
David Blunkett supports groundbreaking proposal requiring skilled migrants to train UK workers, addressing labour shortages while boosting domestic skills - a major shift in immigration policy.
London railway stations face capacity crisis as numbers soar
Major London terminals including King's Cross and St Pancras are operating beyond their designed capacity, sparking urgent calls for infrastructure investment to prevent travel chaos.
Trump judicial nominee faces scrutiny over group chats
Federal court nominee Paul Ingrassia's confirmation hangs in balance as Senate Democrats investigate his participation in controversial online forums discussing conspiracy theories and political attacks.
MPs: HMRC misses millions from gaming tax gap
A powerful Treasury Committee report reveals HMRC is failing to collect substantial tax revenue from major video game companies, including Fortnite maker Epic Games, urging urgent reforms to tackle digital economy tax avoidance.
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.
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