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UK, US and Australia Announce New Defence Pact Amid Growing China Concerns
UK, US and Australia Announce New Defence Pact Amid Growing China Concerns
Defence
Boris Johnson, US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison have revealed a new security pact, which will allow the countries to share nuclear submarine secrets at a time of growing concern over China.
Government Faces Questions Over 'Shameful' Handling Of Afghanistan Evacuation As Final Troops Return To UK
Defence
Government Faces Questions Over "Shameful" Handling Of Afghanistan Evacuation As Final Troops Return To UK
Defence Secretary Accuses Animal Rights Campaigners Of 'Bullying' Over Afghanistan Evacuations
Defence
Defence Secretary Accuses Animal Rights Campaigners Of "Bullying" Over Afghanistan Evacuations
Boris Johnson Says UK Is Doing 'Everything We Can' To Get People Out Of Afghanistan As Deadline Looms
Defence
Boris Johnson Says UK Is Doing "Everything We Can" To Get People Out Of Afghanistan As Deadline Looms
What Does The Chaotic Withdrawal From Afghanistan Mean For ‘Global Britain’?
Defence
What Does The Chaotic Withdrawal From Afghanistan Mean For ‘Global Britain’?
How The Afghanistan Refugee Scheme Works – Which Charities Say Is Only 'A Start'
Defence
How The Afghanistan Refugee Scheme Works – Which Charities Say Is Only "A Start"
Theresa May Says UK's Failure To Support Afghanistan After US Withdrawal is 'Incomprehensible'
Defence
Theresa May Says UK's Failure To Support Afghanistan After US Withdrawal is "Incomprehensible"
The House Live
The education of a generation of girls and thwarting of al-Qaeda means Britain's role in Afghanistan was worthwhile
Defence
By Jack Straw
The education of a generation of girls and thwarting of al-Qaeda means Britain's role in Afghanistan was worthwhile
Rory Stewart: “This is about the end of an age of intervention”
Defence
By Georgina Bailey
Rory Stewart: “This is about the end of an age of intervention”
The British military were heroes to the last in Afghanistan – now we must help those we have welcomed, and those left behind
Defence
By Ben Wallace MP
The British military were heroes to the last in Afghanistan – now we must help those we have welcomed, and those left behind
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Union Chief Says Labour Is More Focused On 'Primrose Hill Parents' Than Workers
Union Chief Says Labour Is More Focused On "Primrose Hill Parents" Than Workers
Political parties
BBC Director General Warns Culture Wars Are 'Dangerous' To Impartial Media
BBC Director General Warns Culture Wars Are "Dangerous" To Impartial Media
Culture
One-In-Five Food Orders Are Not Arriving At Restaurants And Hotels Because Of Labour Shortages
One-In-Five Food Orders Are Not Arriving At Restaurants And Hotels Because Of Labour Shortages
Brexit
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The education of a generation of girls and thwarting of al-Qaeda means Britain's role in Afghanistan was worthwhile
Defence
By Jack Straw
The education of a generation of girls and thwarting of al-Qaeda means Britain's role in Afghanistan was worthwhile
A few months after the mid-November 2001 defeat of the Taliban, I made the first of many trips to this benighted country.
Rory Stewart: “This is about the end of an age of intervention”
Defence
By Georgina Bailey
Rory Stewart: “This is about the end of an age of intervention”
Rory Stewart knows both Afghanistan and the British government well. After four harrowing weeks trying to get Afghans out of the country, he talks to Georgina Bailey about why the West’s failings are wider than just the current crisis
What Does The Chaotic Withdrawal From Afghanistan Mean For ‘Global Britain’?
Defence
What Does The Chaotic Withdrawal From Afghanistan Mean For ‘Global Britain’?
“You make shit decisions, people will die”. That’s the blunt assessment of Johnny Mercer, army veteran and former veterans minister, after a week of recriminations in government over the fallout from the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan.
Defence news
Without being credibly costed, the Integrated Review risks reducing Britain’s foreign policy to ‘virtue signalling and symbolism’
Defence
By Kevan Jones MP
Without being credibly costed, the Integrated Review risks reducing Britain’s foreign policy to ‘virtue signalling and symbolism’
I fear the absence of a credible Defence and Equipment Plan could risk the Integrated Review immediately unravelling.
Politicians Told To 'Dial Down The Rhetoric' On Northern Ireland After Menacing Graffiti And Threats To Border Staff
Brexit
Politicians Told To "Dial Down The Rhetoric" On Northern Ireland After Menacing Graffiti And Threats To Border Staff
Politicians in Northern Ireland are calling for calm after local authorities took the emergency step of removing staff from border posts in Belfast and Larne due to growing security concerns.
Partner content
Defence
By Leidos
The future of borders
Trade, travel and security can all be enhanced by new technology.
With no concrete proposals, we must ensure increased defence spending will not be wasted
Defence
By Jamie Stone MP
With no concrete proposals, we must ensure increased defence spending will not be wasted
In an era of British retreat spearheaded by this most shortsighted government, collaboration with international partners must be championed. It's time we became an internationalist military leader once again.
Boris Johnson Has Pinned His Hopes On A Defence Spending Boost To Bring Together The Union
Defence
Boris Johnson Has Pinned His Hopes On A Defence Spending Boost To Bring Together The Union
Boris Johnson has promised a "renaissance in naval ship building" with jobs in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in an attempt to sure up the union.
Lifting Our Sights: Beyond 2030 – the impact of future trends on the transition of our Armed Forces Community from military to civilian life Partner content
Coronavirus
By Forces in Mind Trust
Lifting Our Sights: Beyond 2030 – the impact of future trends on the transition of our Armed Forces Community from military to civilian life
We’re ‘Lifting Our Sights’ and what do we see? Together with our partners Future Agenda, we have produced an initial perspective based on dozens of interviews and workshops as we identify the future trends that will affect the Armed Forces Community over the next decade.
Johnny Mercer: 'We Need To Bring The Authenticity And Something Genuine Back To Politics'
Defence
By Alain Tolhurst
Johnny Mercer: "We Need To Bring The Authenticity And Something Genuine Back To Politics"
The controversial Overseas Operations Bill forced its way through the Commons unamended, despite claims from campaigners that it legalised torture by the armed forces. It did so in large part due to the combative performances of ex-soldier and veterans minister Johnny Mercer. Alain Tolhurst caught up with him the day after third reading
Our Armed Forces cannot be let down again
Defence
By Stephen Morgan MP
Our Armed Forces cannot be let down again
The defence secretary must match his commitments with resources and publish the Integrated Review alongside a multi-year funding settlement
I had high hopes for the Integrated Review. Then the wheels came off
Defence
By Lord Robertson
I had high hopes for the Integrated Review. Then the wheels came off
If Britain is to project on the world stage and protect at home, the review must be foreign policy led, not Treasury driven
Torture has been illegal in the UK for over 300 years – today the Overseas Operations Bill will overturn this
Defence
By Alistair Carmichael MP
Torture has been illegal in the UK for over 300 years – today the Overseas Operations Bill will overturn this
The Overseas Operations Bill will not deliver adequate protection for our armed forces personnel – rather, it will reduce their rights.
Emergency services network cannot afford more delays due to Huawei ban
Health
By Lord Harris of Haringey
Emergency services network cannot afford more delays due to Huawei ban
Plans to roll-out the new emergency services network (ESN) have already been pushed back to 2024 or 2025. Who knows how far over-budget it will be by the time we have a reliable communications system.
The government's 'war on lawfare' will protect defence people from the cycle of vexatious historic claims
Defence
By Johnny Mercer MP
The government's "war on lawfare" will protect defence people from the cycle of vexatious historic claims
Vexatious allegations can haunt our service men and women for years. The Overseas Operations Bill will introduce a triple lock to protect them, without placing the UK Armed Forces above the law
The Overseas Operations Bill is damaging to both our troops and our international standing
Defence
By Dan Jarvis MP
The Overseas Operations Bill is damaging to both our troops and our international standing
No one deserves to be subject to vexatious allegations, but to renege on our legal obligations would be to fail the brave men and women who serve our country
Defining the future of training Partner content
Defence
By Raytheon UK
Defining the future of training
The pandemic has resulted in a paradigm shift that we need to take on board in terms of the way we spend, the way we design and the way we conduct our training.
Britain cannot afford a defence review that repeats the mistakes of the past
Defence
By John Healey MP
Britain cannot afford a defence review that repeats the mistakes of the past
The greatest threat to our national defence is the continued poor treatment of our military personnel. This review must do more for the men and women of our Armed Forces
Home Office Plans To Use Military-Grade Drones To Pursue Suspects And Monitor Protests Are Raising Privacy Concerns
Defence
Home Office Plans To Use Military-Grade Drones To Pursue Suspects And Monitor Protests Are Raising Privacy Concerns
Plans by the National Police Air Service (NPAS) to use Israeli military-grade drones to replace helicopters and aeroplanes have raised concerns among privacy campaigners.
The UK must now concentrate on unseen destabilising forces for the Integrated Review
Defence
By Laura Hutchinson
The UK must now concentrate on unseen destabilising forces for the Integrated Review
The UK is at a crossroads. After almost 50 years of membership, it will leave the European Union and begin a new chapter. From 1 January 2021 , Great Britain will no longer be part of a 28 strong political union – the second largest economy in the world, and the world’s largest trading bloc – but instead a small, sovereign, archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Reports: Foreign Aid Budget To Be Diverted To Cyber Weapons Amid Ongoing Whitehall Shakeup
Defence
Reports: Foreign Aid Budget To Be Diverted To Cyber Weapons Amid Ongoing Whitehall Shakeup
The Chancellor is reportedly pushing for international aid spending to be diverted towards upgrades to the UK’s intelligence capabilities amid an overhaul of foreign and defence policy.
The Integrated Review must clarify the UK’s approach to security and our position on the world stage
Defence
By Tobias Ellwood MP
The Integrated Review must clarify the UK’s approach to security and our position on the world stage
The defence committee urge the Government to provide greater transparency surrounding who is involved in the Integrated Review and how different aspects will be structured and sequenced.
Boris Johnson praises ‘immeasurable sacrifice’ of British troops in Asia as UK marks 75th anniversary of VJ Day
Defence
Boris Johnson praises ‘immeasurable sacrifice’ of British troops in Asia as UK marks 75th anniversary of VJ Day
Boris Johnson has praised the “immeasurable sacrifice” of British and Commonwealth troops as the UK marks the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.
Number 10 urged to reveal who is driving major defence review or risk undermining its findings
Defence
Number 10 urged to reveal who is driving major defence review or risk undermining its findings
Boris Johnson’s wide-ranging review of the UK’s defence capabilities risks being undermined by a lack of transparency about who is leading it, a committee of MPs have warned.
The golden age is over, we are now entering a new era in UK-Chinese relations
Defence
By Dods Monitoring
The golden age is over, we are now entering a new era in UK-Chinese relations
The Government’s decision to ban new Huawei 5G equipment from December 31st is a watershed moment in UK-Chinese relations.
Priti Patel ‘wants to send in the Navy’ amid Channel migrant crossings
Defence
Priti Patel ‘wants to send in the Navy’ amid Channel migrant crossings
Priti Patel reportedly backs sending Royal Navy patrols into the English Channel to prevent migrant crossings.
Dominic Raab pledges £5m UK aid and Navy on standby in wake of ‘devastating’ Lebanon blast
Defence
Dominic Raab pledges £5m UK aid and Navy on standby in wake of ‘devastating’ Lebanon blast
Britain is sending £5million in emergency humanitarian aid to Lebanon in the wake of a “devastating” explosion in capital Beirut, the Foreign Secretary has confirmed.
EventsAll
Cashless Citizens: Are public sector services reaping the benefits of modern online payments?
2021
Cashless Citizens: Are public sector services reaping the benefits of modern online payments?
Resetting the Skills Agenda
2021
Online
Resetting the Skills Agenda
Women into Leadership London
2021
London & Online
Women into Leadership London
Can pets power health in Europe?
2021
Online
Can pets power health in Europe?