Military Childcare Scheme to Close Scotland-England Gap
A new UK Government initiative will provide armed forces families in Scotland with up to £6,000 per child annually for childcare, matching support available in England from September 2026.
A new UK Government initiative will provide armed forces families in Scotland with up to £6,000 per child annually for childcare, matching support available in England from September 2026.
A US Air Force F-35 stealth fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at a Middle Eastern base after being struck by suspected Iranian fire during a combat mission.
The Pentagon disinvited its own publication, Stars and Stripes, from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Iran war press conference, raising concerns about press freedom and editorial independence for military news.
President Donald Trump has firmly rejected deploying American ground troops in the Iran conflict, despite Pentagon funding requests and rising gas prices. Polls indicate strong public opposition to troop deployment.
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RecommendedTenerife has activated its Island Emergency Plan due to Storm Therese, with forecasts of 11 inches of rain, 60mph winds, and widespread travel disruptions during the Easter holiday period.
HMS Mersey and a Wildcat helicopter spent 48 hours monitoring a Russian frigate and sanctioned oil tanker in the English Channel, part of ongoing NATO-coordinated operations to safeguard UK waters.
Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney, 25, died from a gunshot wound at Otterburn Training Area. Police and safety authorities are investigating the incident.
Defence Secretary John Healey announces increased defensive support for Gulf states following Iranian attacks on energy facilities, calling it a serious escalation threatening global oil prices.
A US F-35 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing in the Middle East after reportedly being struck by Iranian fire during a combat mission. The pilot is in stable condition, and the incident is under investigation.
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RecommendedA US fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing after being struck by Iranian fire, escalating tensions in the region. The incident highlights ongoing military confrontations.
Defence Secretary John Healey announces increased defensive support for Gulf states following Iranian attacks on energy sites, warning of regional destabilisation and global inflation risks.
The FBI has confirmed that a suspicious package discovered outside MacDill Air Force Base contained potential explosive materials, prompting a heightened security response and investigation.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed a personal conversation with his 13-year-old son about the Iran conflict during a Pentagon briefing, as oil prices surge and casualties mount.
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides calls for open discussions with the UK on the future of British military bases in Cyprus, citing colonial legacy and security concerns after a drone strike.
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RecommendedDonald Trump's Iran conflict is set to cost an extra £150bn, with soaring petrol prices fuelling public anger as support for the war craters in the US.
Britain remains in discussions with the US and allies about escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but officials warn the situation is too dangerous for immediate action due to Iran's military capabilities.
The Pentagon reveals $11.3bn spent on bombs in the first week of US-Israel joint attack on Iran, dwarfing budgets of key health and science agencies.
The US military campaign against Iran has surpassed $18 billion in costs, with daily expenditures of $500 million. Analysis reveals billions spent on munitions, air defense, and combat losses in an undeclared conflict.
Analysis reveals a 'paralyzing' supply shock in sulphur and critical minerals, threatening US munitions production and military readiness amid Middle East conflict.
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RecommendedAs tensions rise between Iran and the US, Kharg Island emerges as a pivotal economic and military target, controlling 90% of Iran's oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
Defence Secretary John Healey confirms a meeting with First Minister John Swinney to address US military operations at Prestwick Airport, denying its use for strikes on Iran.
A senior administration official confirms the Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, with the request sent to the White House amid uncertain congressional support.
Defence Secretary John Healey announces increased defensive support for Gulf states following Iranian attacks on energy sites, warning of regional destabilisation and global inflation risks.
A Russian SU-30 fighter jet breached Estonian airspace for approximately one minute on Wednesday, triggering an immediate NATO emergency response and raising tensions.
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RecommendedDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused the media of wanting President Trump to fail while declaring the Iran conflict an overwhelming success, amid escalating tensions and economic fallout.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth updated the nation on the Iran War, assuring Americans of decisive victory while sharply criticising media coverage during a New York press conference.
British military officers have been sent to the US to assist in planning the reopening of the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, as oil prices surge and fears of mines escalate in the critical shipping lane.
Unidentified drones hovering over Fort McNair, where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reside, have triggered a White House security review and discussions about relocating the officials amid heightened tensions with Iran.
Columnist Peter Hitchens argues Britain should develop its own nuclear missiles to break dependence on US, citing Trump's unpredictability and Trident's high costs.
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RecommendedThe Pentagon has asked the White House for over $200 billion in additional funding for the ongoing military campaign in Iran, with initial costs exceeding $11.3 billion in the first six days.