HMRC's 'tolerable risk' in child benefit scandal exposed
Internal documents show HMRC accepted harming families in anti-fraud drive. Senior officials face Treasury committee grilling over suspended payments. Read the full investigation.
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HMRC's 'tolerable risk' in child benefit suspensions exposed
Internal documents show HMRC accepted a 'tolerable' risk of wrongly stopping child benefits. Senior officials face a Treasury committee grilling over the flawed anti-fraud drive.
Britain's £28bn Defence Black Hole Explained
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.
Police Accused of Fabricating Evidence in Football Fan Ban
West Midlands Police misled MPs and concocted evidence to justify banning Israeli football fans, a major scandal revealing failures in policing and accountability. Read the full investigation.
Trump Seeks Record $1.5 Trillion Defence Budget Hike
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.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
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.
Arrest in 2021 US Capitol Pipe Bomb Case
US authorities have reportedly apprehended a suspect linked to pipe bombs planted before the January 6 Capitol riot. Read the latest details on this major development.
MPs probe leak of 19,000 Afghans' personal data
MPs are investigating the government's handling of a catastrophic data leak that exposed nearly 19,000 Afghans seeking UK refuge. Read the full investigation into this security failure.
UK-EU defence fund talks break down over costs
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.
BBC Leadership Crisis: Don't Replace Chairman Says MP
Dame Caroline Dinenage advises against replacing BBC chairman Samir Shah amid leadership crisis following resignations over edited Trump speech scandal. Read the latest developments.
Army Pauses Ajax Use Over Troop Safety Concerns
The British Army has paused use of its new Ajax armoured vehicles after soldiers reported severe vibration and noise issues, leading to vomiting and shaking. Read the full investigation.
EU Proposes Deeper Defence Ties with Ukraine
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.
Royal Navy intercepts Russian ships in English Channel
The Royal Navy has intercepted a Russian warship and tanker brazenly sailing through the English Channel. Get the latest breaking defence updates here.
UK-Indonesia £4bn maritime deal creates 1,000 jobs
Britain secures a £4 billion maritime agreement with Indonesia, creating 1,000 UK jobs in Rosyth, Bristol, and Plymouth. The deal boosts British shipbuilding and strengthens global defence ties.
UK's DragonFire laser successfully shoots down drones
Britain's DragonFire laser weapon shoots down high-speed drones in Hebrides test, costing just £10 per shot. A £316m contract accelerates Royal Navy deployment from 2027.
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.
13 New UK Munitions Factories Announced
Defence Secretary John Healey reveals plans for 13 new munitions factories across Britain to bolster weapons production and support Ukraine. Key budget announcement ahead of Rachel Reeves' fiscal plan.
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 Plans £6bn Munitions Factories at 12 UK Sites
The Ministry of Defence has identified 12 disused refineries for new explosives factories as part of a £6bn NATO rearmament push. Discover the locations and implications.
UK Military Has More Top Brass Than Combat Equipment
Shocking figures reveal the UK's Armed Forces now have more senior officers than its main battle tanks, warships, and combat aircraft combined. Discover the full story behind this defence imbalance.
Australian Defence spends £41k on war games training
Australian taxpayers fund unexpected government purchases including war-gaming boards and Minecraft education. Defence officials justify spending as vital training tools amid rising national debt concerns.
Labour MPs Alarm Over Prison Education Cuts
Labour-led committee expresses 'alarm' at government plans to slash prison education budgets by up to 50%, threatening rehabilitation efforts and reoffending rates.
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.
British Army receives first Ajax vehicles after 8-year delay
The troubled Ajax armoured vehicle programme reaches a milestone as the British military receives its first operational units, eight years behind schedule and billions over budget.
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.
Ukraine's Brave1 drone system devastates Russian forces
Ukraine's cutting-edge 'Brave1' drone defence system is systematically dismantling Russian military positions, with devastating new footage revealing the destruction of armoured vehicles and soldier positions in a high-tech battlefield revolution.
SNP independence 'threat to UK security' warns Shapps
UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps launches extraordinary attack on SNP's independence blueprint, warning it would undermine national security and weaken Britain's defences in dangerous world.
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