Downing Street has declared that “nothing is off the table” regarding the potential deployment of UK troops to Ukraine, whether on land, sea, or air. A spokesperson for Number 10 emphasized that thousands of troops would be needed to support any deployment, including managing logistics such as moving personnel and organizing deployment rotations. The statement comes as the UK accelerates planning for potential involvement in enforcing a future peace deal in Ukraine, with additional meetings scheduled in London next week.
In other developments, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has pledged to consider a national inquiry into baby deaths at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust. Streeting met with families affected by the maternity scandal, describing their stories as “personal and painful.” The trust is currently under review by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, who is examining 2,500 individual cases. Streeting vowed to take action to ensure safer maternity care across the NHS.
Meanwhile, leaked messages have exposed internal tensions within Reform UK, with Nigel Farage condemning the behavior of a suspended MP as “contemptible.” The revelations highlight ongoing disputes within the party, raising questions about its stability ahead of future elections.
On the environmental front, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced the first major project for the publicly-owned Great British Energy, reaffirming the government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. However, naturalist Chris Packham criticized Chancellor Rachel Reeves for “scapegoating” bats in recent policy discussions.
Additionally, the government is set to review smartphone bans in schools as part of broader efforts to address the impact of technology on education and child development.
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