'This is a truly appalling decision from a department which for decades has been notorious for its careless and wasteful attitude towards taxpayers' money'
Defence
Senior politicians, military leaders and experts send an open letter calling on Europe and Canada to join forces in defending Ukraine from Russian aggression
European leaders fear Donald Trump could soon open Europe's doors to Moscow
Byline Times investigation finds that 40% of all sexual offences committed by Royal Air Force personnel between 2014 and 2024 involved children
The army is set to launch an inquiry into the behaviour of British troops posted to the British Army Training Unit Kenya where Agnes Wanjiru was found dead in 2012
The Conservative leadership frontrunner has caused widespread outrage after claiming that Human Rights laws are forcing British special forces to kill rather than detain suspected terrorists
Many of these highly skilled former soldiers, including a former major general, are now working in low-wage jobs such as cleaners or delivery drivers due to current rules
The bases are under heightened threat by Hezbollah amid calls for greater transparency around how they are being used
Mercer has said it is the 'long-standing policy of successive governments not to comment on the activities of our Special Forces' – but expects his political rival, Fred Thomas, to deviate from it
A leaked memo by Veterans' Affairs Minister Johnny Mercer revealed Rishi Sunak’s circle initially denied requests to allow the cards to be accepted over fears it would 'open the floodgates' to student ID cards