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The False Economy of Public Service Cuts

New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.

Trump's NATO Spending Warning to Spain

Former US President Donald Trump delivers stark warning to Spain over inadequate defence spending, threatening consequences for NATO allies failing to meet financial commitments during Madrid meeting with political leaders.

NATO: Europe faces 20-year Russian threat

Exclusive: Senior NATO commander warns Europe must prepare for decades of confrontation with Russia as Moscow rapidly reconstitutes military forces despite Ukraine losses.

Ex-MI5 Boss: UK Must Prepare for War in 5 Years

Former MI5 director general Lord Evans delivers chilling assessment that Britain faces high probability of significant state-on-state conflict by end of decade, urging urgent defence spending increases.

UK Aid Cuts to Ukraine Are 'Gift to Putin' - Shapps

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has issued a stark warning that the UK's drastic cuts to military aid for Ukraine represent a dangerous 'gift' to Vladimir Putin, undermining the fight against Russian aggression and risking global security.

Estonia Warns: NATO Must Prepare for Russian Conflict Within Decade

Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Chief warns Europe faces a 'window of opportunity' to prepare for a military threat from Putin's Russia. Latest analysis on NATO's eastern flank defences and the critical need for increased defence spending across the allian

Trump Predicts 'Major Conflict', Slams UK Defence Cuts

In an explosive interview, former US President Donald Trump issues a stark warning about global security, criticises UK defence spending, and shares a chilling prediction about a 'major conflict'. His comments on NATO and the Royal Navy have ignited a fir

UK's Submarine Spending Scandal: Billions Wasted

Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering cost of Britain's submarine programme while revolutionary drone technology offers a fraction of the cost. Defence experts question spending priorities.

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.

NATO's carbon footprint rivals entire countries

Exclusive analysis reveals NATO's staggering military emissions rival those of entire industrialised nations, raising urgent climate security questions as the alliance faces pressure to decarbonise.

Starmer's £4.7bn Defence Spending Dilemma Exposed

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a monumental challenge as he navigates conflicting promises to boost defence spending for Ukraine while addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This in-depth analysis examines the fiscal tightrope and political pressu

BBC spends £4k of licence fee cash on 'behaviour' mugs

The BBC is under fire after it was revealed the corporation spent thousands of pounds of licence fee money on branded mugs urging staff to 'call out bad behaviour', sparking outrage over wasteful spending.

Trump's Grand Military Parade Ambition Returns

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly planning an extravagant military parade to showcase US strength, drawing inspiration from France's Bastille Day and raising questions about its multi-million dollar price tag.

Trump Warns UK Faces Defeat in Major War Without US

Ex-President Donald Trump delivers a stark warning to the UK, claiming the nation would be defenceless in a major conflict without American backing. His comments come amid ongoing debates about European defence spending.

UK 'Not Ready for War' with Russia, Warns Shapps

Exclusive: Defence Secretary Grant Shapps delivers a stark warning that Britain's military resilience is dangerously low, lacking the 'whole-of-nation' readiness needed to counter a potential Russian threat. A new review calls for urgent, sweeping reforms

Royal Navy's £1bn 'Lame Duck' Destroyer Sidelined

The Royal Navy's state-of-the-art £1 billion Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond has been declared non-operational, with critical engine defects preventing its deployment to assist Ukraine. Defence sources reveal the vessel, plagued by power failures, is stuck

UK pledges 2.5% GDP defence spending by 2030

The British government has pledged to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, ensuring the nation is prepared for escalating global security challenges.

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