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Ministry Of Defence Doubles Payments To Harassment Victims Over Four Years
Ministry Of Defence Doubles Payments To Harassment Victims Over Four Years
Defence
Bullying, harassment and discrimination compensation payments issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have doubled over the past four years.
Keir Starmer Continues To Rule Out Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Arguing It Would Enable Hamas
Defence
Keir Starmer Continues To Rule Out Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Arguing It Would Enable Hamas
Conservative MP Robert Courts Elected As Chair Of Defence Committee
Defence
Conservative MP Robert Courts Elected As Chair Of Defence Committee
Defence Secretary Agrees To Let Serving Personnel Give Evidence On Poor Housing
Defence
Defence Secretary Agrees To Let Serving Personnel Give Evidence On Poor Housing
Senior Conservatives Urge Government To Proscribe Iran's IRGC As Terrorists
Defence
Senior Conservatives Urge Government To Proscribe Iran's IRGC As Terrorists
Defence Secretary Criticised For Stopping Army Personnel Giving Evidence On Poor Housing
Defence
Defence Secretary Criticised For Stopping Army Personnel Giving Evidence On Poor Housing
Grant Shapps Has Replaced Ben Wallace As Defence Secretary
Defence
Grant Shapps Has Replaced Ben Wallace As Defence Secretary
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Ukraine is slowly winning against Putin, the UK must show it is prepared to continue leading the support effort
Defence
By Ben Wallace MP
Ukraine is slowly winning against Putin, the UK must show it is prepared to continue leading the support effort
Veterans - A Time to Remember and Reflect Partner content
Defence
By Veterans Aid
Veterans - A Time to Remember and Reflect
Climate change will soon overtake human conflict as the biggest global threat to life
Defence
By Tobias Ellwood MP
Climate change will soon overtake human conflict as the biggest global threat to life
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Inclusive by design: how fintech innovation is supporting financial inclusion Partner content
Inclusive by design: how fintech innovation is supporting financial inclusion
By Mastercard
Economy
Tories Are Divided Over Whether Rishi Sunak Is “Finished” Ahead Of Rwanda Vote
Tories Are Divided Over Whether Rishi Sunak Is “Finished” Ahead Of Rwanda Vote
Home affairs
Home Office Rows Back On Modern Slavery Support Measures
Home Office Rows Back On Modern Slavery Support Measures
Home affairs
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Wagner Mutiny Means “Everything Has Changed” For Russia
Defence
Wagner Mutiny Means “Everything Has Changed” For Russia
An attempted coup against Vladimir Putin by paramilitary organisation Wagner, which came within 120 miles of Moscow over the weekend, means "everything has changed" for the Russian President's grip on power, according to military experts in Westminster.
Chinese police stations in the UK have allegedly been shut down. So, what happens now?
Defence
By Sophie Church
Chinese police stations in the UK have allegedly been shut down. So, what happens now?
Secret Chinese police stations have been found operating in 53 countries across the world. As the government announces that those based in the UK have shut, Sophie Church explores the tactics employed by the Chinese Communist Party to spy on their communities abroad. Illustration by Tracy Worrall
'We are effectively in a war for talent in this country': The First Sea Lord interview
Defence
By Sophie Church
"We are effectively in a war for talent in this country": The First Sea Lord interview
The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key says it is a fascinating time to be part of the Royal Navy. With a need to grow, but recruitment proving challenging, he speaks with Sophie Church about the Navy’s plans to appeal to jobseekers, the changing world order and modernising the service
Defence news
Tobias Ellwood Says Boris Johnson Has “More Chance Of Becoming A Bond Villain” Than NATO Chief
Defence
Tobias Ellwood Says Boris Johnson Has “More Chance Of Becoming A Bond Villain” Than NATO Chief
Defence select committee chair Tobias Ellwood has dismissed reports that Boris Johnson could become the Nato chief once he steps down as Prime Minister.
As the space sector flourishes, it’s time to take UK ambition to the stars Partner content
Education
By Policy@Manchester
As the space sector flourishes, it’s time to take UK ambition to the stars
What we do next in outer space is crucial to the future of humanity and of our planet – and the UK has a vital role to play say experts and Parliamentarians.
The long and fascinating history of transatlantic extradition
Defence
By Andrew Southam
The long and fascinating history of transatlantic extradition
Julian Assange’s high-profile battle to resist extradition to the United States continues to play out in the courts, but it's part of a long history of transatlantic extradition.
The rebuilding of Ukraine
Brexit
By Vadym Halaichuk
The rebuilding of Ukraine
The case of the post-Second World War reconstruction of Europe – the Marshall Plan – became the famous success story of the European continent’s economic transformation. In Ukraine today, I believe we face an even more complex and challenging task – not just rebuilding but offering a new agenda for forming a stronger and more competitive Europe. We have a historic chance to create a new world in which the coming together of countries will help them achieve true political independence and economic prosperity.
Is Britain’s defence policy strong enough to face modern challenges?
Defence
By Baroness Anelay
Is Britain’s defence policy strong enough to face modern challenges?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought the defence priorities and capabilities of European countries into stark focus. The United Kingdom is playing a critical role in supporting Ukraine in its efforts to defend itself, building on the success of Operation Orbital, a British training mission in Ukraine launched in 2015 in response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
Russia's demand to limit Nato expansion is totally unacceptable to Finland
Defence
By Jukka Siukosaari
Russia's demand to limit Nato expansion is totally unacceptable to Finland
With threatening rhetoric, Russia seeks to prevent others from interfering with its actions, says Jukka Siukosaari, Ambassador of Finland to the UK.
Ex-Naval Chief Warns Of Nuclear War With Russia Without Defence Spending Increases
Defence
Ex-Naval Chief Warns Of Nuclear War With Russia Without Defence Spending Increases
The former head of the Navy has accused the government of a repeated failure to spend enough on defence, and believes this has increased the chances of nuclear war with Russia.
To boldly go? UK aims to boost defence capabilities in space
Defence
By Tom Hunter, Political Consultant
To boldly go? UK aims to boost defence capabilities in space
The government’s first full Defence Space Strategy will not rocket the United Kingdom to the front of the space arms race, but it promises to be a launch pad for developing new satellite capabilities and domestic know-how in an increasingly important military domain.
How one former soldier transitioned from the military frontline to the trenches of politics
Defence
By John Johnston
How one former soldier transitioned from the military frontline to the trenches of politics
During 21 years in the army, Scott Awad never expected he would find himself working at the heart of politics.
Defence Secretary Warns “The Threat Is Changing” And Calls For More Defence Spending
Defence
Defence Secretary Warns “The Threat Is Changing” And Calls For More Defence Spending
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is not backing down on his call for increased government spending on the armed forces. He said he “wouldn’t be doing his job” if he did.
Scotland's future can be in Nato – whilst also working for global nuclear disarmament
Defence
By Bill Kidd MSP
Scotland's future can be in Nato – whilst also working for global nuclear disarmament
Nuclear weapons will be gone from Scotland's soil and waters within three years of independence
The Scottish government's support for Nato is stronger than ever
Defence
By Stewart Malcolm McDonald MP
The Scottish government's support for Nato is stronger than ever
Today the twin pillars of Euro-Atlantic security are the EU and Nato. With independence, we can enhance our security with membership of both
After Ukraine, Britain’s defence plans need a reboot
Defence
By Lord Coaker
After Ukraine, Britain’s defence plans need a reboot
There are key moments in history when everything changes. The geopolitical landscape is forged by these moments – the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, the Cuban missile crisis, the fall of the Berlin Wall, or 9/11.
Putin’s brutal war has left almost no nation or corner of humanity untouched
Defence
By Lord Howell
Putin’s brutal war has left almost no nation or corner of humanity untouched
To negotiate or to defeat? To concede territory or to win by driving every Russian off Ukrainian soil, Crimea included? The argument runs uneasily between the two poles and is, of course, unanswerable. No one knows how the Ukrainian war will unfold.
Nuclear censure for Iran is long overdue
Defence
By David Jones MP
Nuclear censure for Iran is long overdue
After the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany introduced a draft resolution highlighting Tehran’s persistent refusal to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA’s) inquiry into prior nuclear activities, the Agency’s Board of Governors last week issued an official censure of the Islamic Republic.
Northern Ireland Secretary Says Just 'One Or Two' People Might Cooperate With New Troubles Legacy Body
Defence
Northern Ireland Secretary Says Just "One Or Two" People Might Cooperate With New Troubles Legacy Body
It is possible that just a small handful of people, maybe "one or two", will agree to cooperate with a new body being set up by the government to deal the legacy of The Troubles, Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has said.
Committee Corridor: Tom Tugendhat on Ukraine, Afghanistan and failures of leadership
Defence
By Sienna Rodgers
Committee Corridor: Tom Tugendhat on Ukraine, Afghanistan and failures of leadership
Conservative MP, former soldier and foreign affairs specialist Tom Tugendhat is the host of a new podcast about Commons committees. He talks to Sienna Rodgers about the war in Ukraine, Afghanistan and failures of leadership
Brandon Lewis: Troubles legacy is the hardest thing I've faced in government
Defence
By Adam Payne
Brandon Lewis: Troubles legacy is the hardest thing I've faced in government
Brandon Lewis faces huge challenges in seeking to address Northern Ireland’s past. He tells Adam Payne the dilemma gives him sleepless nights, but can his new plan finally put the Troubles to rest? Photography by Paul Faith
Victory in the Falklands was a must – success was rooted in trusting our forces
Defence
By Ben Wallace MP
Victory in the Falklands was a must – success was rooted in trusting our forces
My earliest memory of the Falklands conflict was my fellow classmates’ parents leaving to go to war.
Where Are They Now? Sir Julian Brazier
Defence
By Georgina Bailey and Zoe Crowther
Where Are They Now? Sir Julian Brazier
Conservative MP for Canterbury 1987 - 2017
Northern Ireland legacy legislation lacks support of the people it is supposed to serve
Defence
By Adrian O’Neill
Northern Ireland legacy legislation lacks support of the people it is supposed to serve
A partnership approach between the British and Irish governments was at the heart of the Good Friday Agreement. Since 1998, that partnership has delivered durable solutions on various challenges. In contrast, unilateralism has divided parties and polarised communities.
We must protect Northern Ireland veterans and support victims and survivors
Defence
By Jonathan Gullis MP
We must protect Northern Ireland veterans and support victims and survivors
Addressing the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles is one of the most complex and sensitive policy issues the government has faced.
Nine months on from the fall of Kabul, the tragic human cost of Britain’s failings continues to mount
Defence
By Ash Alexander-Cooper
Nine months on from the fall of Kabul, the tragic human cost of Britain’s failings continues to mount
As the United Kingdom and our allies made plans for a hasty exit from Afghanistan last summer, thousands of Afghans received emails from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) informing them that they would be evacuated, following successful Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme applications.
Curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions should not deter the UK from taking a tougher stance on Tehran
Defence
By Steve McCabe MP
Curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions should not deter the UK from taking a tougher stance on Tehran
Whatever the eventual outcome of the talks surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme, one thing is clear: we must urgently develop a comprehensive approach to tackling the multi-faceted challenges posed by Tehran.
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