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Army Pauses Ajax Training as Soldiers Fall Ill
The British Army has suspended Ajax armoured vehicle training after noise and vibration left approximately 30 soldiers vomiting and shaking. The £6.3bn programme faces renewed scrutiny.
Army Pauses Ajax Vehicles After Soldiers Fall Ill
The British Army suspends its £6.3bn Ajax vehicle programme for two weeks after troops report sickness from noise and vibration. Investigation launched.
Army Pauses Ajax Vehicles After Troops Fall Ill
The British Army suspends Ajax armoured vehicles for two weeks after approximately 30 soldiers report illness from noise and vibration during exercises. Read the latest on the £6.3bn programme.
Army Pauses Ajax Use After Troops Fall Ill
The British Army suspends Ajax armoured vehicle training for two weeks after 30 soldiers report illness from noise and vibration. Investigation launched.
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.
Microsoft 'ripped off NHS' claims MP in contract row
Labour MP Samantha Niblett alleges Microsoft overcharged NHS in £700m deal as MPs call for more contracts with British tech firms. Read the full investigation.
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.
Mone-linked PPE firm owes £39m in tax
A PPE company linked to Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone owes £39 million in unpaid taxes, with HMRC issuing a winding-up petition against the firm that secured massive government contracts during the pandemic.
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.
British Brands Revolutionising Sustainable Leather
Explore how innovative British brands are transforming leather into an ethical choice with groundbreaking sustainable practices and circular production methods.
Chocolate Industry Embraces Sustainable Cocoa
Major chocolate manufacturers are dramatically increasing their use of certified sustainable cocoa, with new data revealing industry-wide progress toward ethical sourcing commitments.
Scottish Government's £2.5m RBS contract sparks row
First Minister John Swinney faces scrutiny over a major Royal Bank of Scotland deal awarded without competitive tender, raising questions about government procurement transparency.
Michelle Mone's friends attack over PPE scandal
Exclusive: Baroness Mone faces backlash from former allies as damning messages reveal private frustrations over the ongoing PPE controversy that continues to rock Westminster.
Government's Secret British Gas & Holland & Barrett Deals Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how government departments bypassed competitive tendering to award lucrative contracts to major corporations including Centrica and Holland & Barrett during critical periods.
Indonesia cancels Chinese fighter jet deal
Indonesia has abruptly terminated its $8 billion agreement to purchase Chinese Chengdu J-10 fighter jets, marking a significant pivot in defence strategy and raising questions about regional military alliances.
Mone's PPE firm faces £122m repayment deadline
Baroness Mone's PPE Medro faces crucial deadline to repay millions to taxpayers after controversial pandemic contracts, as pressure mounts over undisclosed involvement.
Mone-linked firm misses £122m PPE repayment deadline
Exclusive: The company linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone has failed to meet its deadline to repay £122 million for unused PPE, as the government prepares for potential legal proceedings.
Michelle Mone admits benefiting from £200m COVID contracts
Baroness Michelle Mone finally confesses she could profit from massive PPE deals secured through government VIP lane during pandemic emergency.
Michelle Mone's PPE firm in High Court asset freeze
Baroness Michelle Mone faces legal turmoil as the High Court freezes assets linked to PPE Medpro amid allegations of undisclosed involvement in £200m government pandemic contracts.
Low-Mileage Meat: Britain's Sustainable Food Revolution
Discover how UK shoppers are embracing locally sourced meat with minimal food miles, transforming their diets while supporting British farmers and reducing environmental impact.
Sri Lanka Pioneers Sustainable Tourism Revolution
Discover how Sri Lanka is transforming its tourism industry through sustainable practices and community-focused initiatives, with Minor Hotels pioneering a new model for responsible travel in paradise.
Kemi Badenoch's fiery defence of British values in Commons
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivered a powerful speech defending British values against 'ethical imperialism' in a commanding parliamentary appearance that showcased her rising political stature.
Weight-loss jabs for murderers and rapists at Broadmoor
Broadmoor Hospital prescribes controversial weight-loss injections including Ozempic to dangerous criminals battling obesity, sparking ethical debate about taxpayer-funded treatments for serious offenders.
UK imports caged hen eggs from Ukraine and Poland
Britain's food industry is under fire as investigations reveal millions of eggs from caged hens are being imported from Ukraine and Poland, despite UK ban on battery farming practices.
Mone defends COVID contracts: 'Business isn't plain sailing'
Michelle Mone breaks her silence on the PPE Medpro controversy, claiming business isn't 'plain sailing' while defending her involvement in the £200 million government contract during the pandemic.
Petition to strip Michelle Mone of peerage gains massive support
A growing public outcry demands Baroness Michelle Mone lose her title after revelations about her involvement in a PPE company that secured massive government contracts during the pandemic.
Michelle Mone admits lying about PPE Medro involvement
Baroness Michelle Mone finally confesses to extensive role in PPE Medro company after years of denials, raising serious questions about government contracts and transparency.
French consumers revolt against Shein's disposable fashion
As Shein prepares for its London IPO, French consumers are leading a revolt against the ultra-fast fashion giant's disposable clothing model, raising serious questions about sustainability and ethical consumption.
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