Legal Threat to Lammy Over Gaza Arms Policy
Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under intense scrutiny as a new legal opinion suggests he could be held personally liable for his policy on Gaza, testing the boundaries of ministerial responsibility.
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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.
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.
Mandelson: Badenoch as Foreign Secretary a 'gamble'
Labour grandee Peter Mandelson issues a stark warning against appointing Kemi Badenoch as Foreign Secretary, branding it a risky move that could damage Britain's global standing.
SAS Faces High Court Over Alleged Afghanistan Killings Cover-Up
A landmark High Court case accuses the Ministry of Defence of a 'wall of silence' over alleged unlawful killings by SAS soldiers in Afghanistan. The families demand justice and a full public inquiry.
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.
UK Aid Cuts Fuel Deadly Malaria Surge in Africa
A damning report reveals how UK government aid cuts have dismantled a flagship anti-malaria programme, leading to a devastating rise in deaths across Africa and threatening a global health crisis.
Army Officer, 28, Found Dead at Sandhurst
The Ministry of Defence confirms the heartbreaking death of Captain Jonathan Lewis, a promising young officer, at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. The inquest hears he had been struggling with the immense pressures of service.
MoD Rejects Scottish Call to Halt Nuclear Convoys
The Ministry of Defence has formally dismissed a request from Scottish Ministers to suspend the transport of nuclear defence materials, citing national security imperatives. The standoff highlights ongoing tensions in UK defence policy.
Royal Marines Use Assault Course Water Tanks for Baptisms
In a remarkable display of faith and military tradition, Royal Marines chaplains are now performing baptism ceremonies for commandos using the water tanks from the gruelling 'Bottom Field' assault course at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone.
UK Launches Wartime Civilian Training Programme
Exclusive: The UK Ministry of Defence is rolling out a groundbreaking national defence training programme, 'Preparing Britain', teaching civilians essential survival skills for potential future conflicts, marking the first initiative of its kind since the
British student's Dubai prison torture nightmare
A British law student details his horrific 11-month ordeal in a Dubai prison, alleging torture, forced confessions, and a complete collapse of justice after a minor altercation.
Yvette Cooper Appointed Justice Secretary in Starmer Cabinet
Labour's Yvette Cooper takes on the crucial role of Justice Secretary in Keir Starmer's new government, bringing decades of political experience to the Ministry of Justice.
Pope Francis meets LGBTQ+ advocate in Vatican audience
In a significant move, Pope Francis held a private audience with prominent LGBTQ+ ministry leader Father James Martin at the Vatican, reinforcing his message of inclusivity and 'welcome for all' within the Catholic Church.
40 Arrested as Protesters Storm London MoD Building
Forty activists from Palestine Action were arrested after scaling and occupying the roof of the Ministry of Defence building in London, demanding an end to UK arms sales to Israel.
UK's 'last chance' Gaza evacuation order for Britons
The UK Foreign Office issues an urgent 'do or die' evacuation order for British nationals in Gaza ahead of a feared Israeli ground offensive. Officials warn this is the 'last chance' to leave as conflict escalates.
Female Prisoners at Risk from Violent Trans Inmates
Exclusive: Disturbing reports emerge from UK prisons as female inmates face safety threats from violent transgender offenders housed in women's facilities. Whistleblowers reveal a systemic failure in risk assessment, sparking a national debate on prison p
MoD Data Breach Exposes Afghan Interpreter Emails
A severe data breach by the UK Ministry of Defence has compromised the email addresses of dozens of Afghan interpreters awaiting relocation, potentially endangering lives and revealing a critical security failure.
MoD Afghan Relocation Schemes Failed Thousands, Watchdog Finds
A damning National Audit Office report reveals the Ministry of Defence's Afghan relocation schemes were plagued by delays, opaque decision-making, and a failure to assist thousands who supported UK forces.
Watchdogs condemn MOD's secret £7bn Afghan airlift spending
Spending watchdogs deliver a blistering condemnation of the Ministry of Defence's secretive and chaotic £7 billion Afghan airlift, exposed by the Daily Mail, which was approved without taxpayer knowledge or Parliamentary scrutiny.
Indonesia grounds Airbus A320 fleet after runway overshoot
Indonesia's transport ministry has ordered immediate inspections for all Airbus A320 aircraft after a Batik Air flight with 157 people on board overshot the runway and skidded into the sea.
Judges to Ignore Government Sentencing Demands
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales declares judicial independence, stating courts will base decisions on evidence, not political pressure from ministers.
UK Overhauls Sentencing: New Powers to Challenge Lenient Sentences
The UK Sentencing Council gains significant new powers, allowing it to proactively refer unduly lenient sentences to the Court of Appeal for review, marking a major shift in criminal justice policy.
New court rule: Judges must consider offender background
A landmark change in UK sentencing rules now requires judges to weigh an offender's social and cultural background, including experiences of racism and deprivation, potentially leading to more lenient sentences.
Pope Francis meets LGBTQ+ advocate Fr James Martin at Vatican
Pope Francis held a landmark private audience with prominent LGBTQ+ advocate Father James Martin at the Vatican, signalling a significant pastoral shift in the Catholic Church's approach to the LGBTQ+ community.
Finland admits Air Force swastika emblems are inappropriate
The Finnish Defence Ministry has conceded that the continued use of the swastika on Air Force flags and emblems is likely unsuitable in the modern era, despite its pre-Nazi origins in the country's military history.
Norwegian Warship Collides with Royal Navy Frigate in Glasgow
A major incident occurred at a Scottish shipyard as a Norwegian frigate collided with the UK's HMS Argyll, causing significant damage during a scheduled visit. The MoD has launched an investigation.
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