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Defence Secretary Rejects EU Fishing Rights Link to Security Pact

Defence Secretary John Healey has dismissed reports suggesting that a potential UK-EU defence and security agreement could be tied to concessions on fishing rights....

British Army Secures Major Support Deal with Babcock in £1.6 Billion Agreement

The Ministry of Defence has signed a £1.6 billion contract extension with British defence firm Babcock to provide maintenance and support for key British...

Government Raises Concerns Over Assisted Dying Implementation Timeline

The government has reportedly raised concerns about the proposed timeline for implementing assisted dying legislation, prompting last-minute amendments to delay its potential availability. Labour MP...

Starmer Touts ‘Good Relationship’ with Trump as US Envoy Criticizes PM’s Ukraine Peace Plan

Keir Starmer, the Labour Prime Minister, praised his "good relationship" with Donald Trump just hours before the US President's special envoy criticized Starmer's Ukraine...

Scottish Public Divided on Free Tuition Amid Growing University Funding Crisis

Scottish voters are sharply split over the nation’s longstanding policy of free tuition for local students, as universities grapple with mounting financial pressures. A...

UK Imposes Sanctions on Former Sri Lankan Military Leaders Over Civil War Abuses

The UK has announced travel bans and asset freezes against several former Sri Lankan military commanders linked to alleged human rights violations during the...

Concerns Raised Over Potential Abuse of Human Rights Laws Against British Peacekeepers in Ukraine

There are growing fears that British troops deployed as part of a proposed peacekeeping mission in Ukraine could become targets of legal exploitation under...

UK Spends Twice the Defence Budget on Working-Age Benefits

New analysis has revealed that the UK spends more than double on working-age benefits than it does on defence each year, highlighting the significant...

Reform UK Names Sarah Pochin as Candidate for Runcorn and Helsby By-Election

Reform UK has announced Sarah Pochin as its candidate for the upcoming Runcorn and Helsby by-election, set to take place on 1 May. Pochin, a...

Starmer Pushes for Greater Government Efficiency Through AI and Tech

Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized the need for greater efficiency in government, advocating for the use of artificial intelligence and technology ahead of the...

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