Tories Vow £50bn Defence Fund from Green Projects
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis testified defiantly before a Georgia state senate committee investigating her prosecution of Donald Trump. She hit back at allegations of misconduct and political coordination.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Georgia prosecutors have dropped the election interference case against Donald Trump. The decision follows a failed appeal by DA Fani Willis. Read the full story.
US Border Patrol agents have been dispatched to Chicago to assist FBI operations, sparking political controversy and accusations of weaponising federal resources during election season.
Denmark launches unprecedented legal action against anonymous social media accounts suspected of foreign election meddling, with Copenhagen authorities targeting platforms including Twitch and Instagram.
Former President Donald Trump's Supreme Court immunity case threatens to delay his election interference trial, while comedian John Mulaney's satirical take goes viral.
Donald Trump urges Republican allies to force government shutdown unless Biden administration drops all legal cases against him, creating unprecedented political standoff ahead of crucial elections.
Former President Donald Trump's legal team argues for absolute immunity from prosecution, potentially delaying his election interference trial and setting up a landmark Supreme Court battle that could reshape presidential power.
Authorities across multiple US states launch investigations into fraudulent robocalls featuring an AI-generated Joe Biden voice telling voters to skip primary elections.
Former President Donald Trump faces renewed legal pressure as Georgia officials subpoena his 2020 election records, revealing new details about efforts to overturn Biden's victory.
Donald Trump faces mounting legal pressure as a Georgia judge schedules his election interference trial for August 2025, while federal cases continue to escalate ahead of potential 2024 election return.
Exclusive: Billionaire investor Scott Bessent tells Senate committee about Chinese President Xi Jinping's purported admission of US election interference, raising serious questions about foreign influence in American democracy.
California Governor Gavin Newsom alleges Donald Trump is adopting Vladimir Putin's election interference tactics, raising alarm about American democracy ahead of potential 2028 presidential run.
Former US President Donald Trump has formally appealed his criminal conviction in the New York hush money case, challenging the historic verdict that made him the first ex-president convicted of felonies.
Donald Trump confronts potential criminal charges in South Carolina as a special grand jury investigates election interference, adding to his growing legal battles across multiple states.
Conservative MPs face criticism for alleged manufactured anger regarding Chinese interference in UK elections, with critics pointing to their previous business dealings with China.
A declassified intelligence report exposes Russia's covert operation to support a specific Republican candidate in the upcoming US election, raising serious concerns about foreign interference in American democracy.