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Articles tagged with: Ministry of Defence
James Cartlidge: 'Defence should be the number-one priority'
Defence
By Sophie Church
James Cartlidge: 'Defence should be the number-one priority'
With Europe racing to procure arms against the threat of widespread war on the continent, shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge tells Sophie Church the UK risks falling behind. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Dismantling submarines would create well-paid, secure jobs in Scotland
Defence
By Graeme Downie MP
Dismantling submarines would create well-paid, secure jobs in Scotland
Rather than spend £10m a year keeping 22 disused submarines languishing in my constituency, we should employ people to safely dismantle them. 
Doing more together: the essential role of international defence relationships in the Strategic Defence Review Partner content
Defence
By Thales UK
Doing more together: the essential role of international defence relationships in the Strategic Defence Review
In a challenging environment, the government must use our international partnerships to deliver the equipment our armed forces need, at pace and good value for money, while bringing investment and jobs into the UK and supporting our relationships with key allies.
MoD Spending On Navy Recruitment Jumps 20 Per Cent
Defence
MoD Spending On Navy Recruitment Jumps 20 Per Cent
Government spending on Royal Navy recruitment increased by a fifth last year as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) tried to tackle personnel shortages, PoliticsHome can reveal.
Defence Secretary Says British Military Capabilities Are 'Just Not Good Enough'
Defence
Defence Secretary Says British Military Capabilities Are "Just Not Good Enough"
John Healey said the UK’s military capabilities are “just not good enough” in his first appearance before the defence committee since becoming the Secretary of State for Defence.
Tax The Financial Sector To Pay For Protecting Undersea Cables, Says Former Cabinet Minister
Defence
Tax The Financial Sector To Pay For Protecting Undersea Cables, Says Former Cabinet Minister
The financial sector should be taxed to pay for protecting the UK’s underwater cables that transmit billions of pieces of data including online transactions, a former Cabinet minister has said.
Lords Diary – Lord Watson
Defence
By Lord Watson of Wyre Forest
Lords Diary – Lord Watson
From Oral Questions on nuclear test veterans, and eschewing tuna melt toasties – to witnessing a defeated politician deliver a speech that is a model of dignity
Procurement Fraud Drives Costs Soaring In Ministry Of Defence
Defence
Procurement Fraud Drives Costs Soaring In Ministry Of Defence
Procurement fraud has sent costs soaring at the Ministry of Defence (MoD), after new figures revealed it had led to 90 per cent of detected fraud value since 2020.
Tory MPs Accuse Government Of Sidestepping Defence Spending Tensions
Defence
Tory MPs Accuse Government Of Sidestepping Defence Spending Tensions
A number of Tory MPs are concerned the Government is sidestepping the issue of defence spending, as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) continues to announce policies to bolster strategy rather than resource.
Tanks on the lawn: Labour's plans for the Ministry of Defence
Foreign affairs
By Sienna Rodgers
Tanks on the lawn: Labour's plans for the Ministry of Defence
What are Labour’s plans for the Ministry of Defence? Sienna Rodgers reviews the problems that may await John Healey as defence secretary
UK Set To Deploy Aircraft Carrier In The Red Sea In Response To Houthi Attacks
Defence
UK Set To Deploy Aircraft Carrier In The Red Sea In Response To Houthi Attacks
The Government's Armed Forces Minister has indicated that the UK could send an aircraft carrier to the Red Sea when the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower – an American carrier currently present in the region – returns home.
Bullying Complaints In Ministry Of Defence Soar Over Four Years
Defence
Bullying Complaints In Ministry Of Defence Soar Over Four Years
Bullying complaints made by civilian workers in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have surged over four years, according to new data released by ministers.
Ministry Of Defence Doubles Payments To Harassment Victims Over Four Years
Defence
Ministry Of Defence Doubles Payments To Harassment Victims Over Four Years
Bullying, harassment and discrimination compensation payments issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have doubled over the past four years.
Military Warned To Urgently Adapt To Climate Change Threats
Environment
Military Warned To Urgently Adapt To Climate Change Threats
The Ministry of Defence must adapt its strategic resilience to cope with changing demands from climate change, a new defence committee report has warned.
The MoD must do more to improve the treatment of servicewomen
Defence
By Sarah Atherton MP
The MoD must do more to improve the treatment of servicewomen
Two years ago, I chaired the Defence Select Committee’s inquiry into the lived experiences of service women and female veterans. We did not know at that time what a seminal piece of work this would be.
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.
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.
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.
Defence Committee Chair Wants UK Military Assets Sent To Moldova In A Shift To 'A Cold War Mindset'
Foreign affairs
Defence Committee Chair Wants UK Military Assets Sent To Moldova In A Shift To "A Cold War Mindset"
Moldova should be offered UK military assets to protect itself from possible Russian aggression in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, chair of the Defence Select Committee Tobias Ellwood has said.
We must celebrate the apprentices who are helping build our future
Education
By Jack Lopresti MP
We must celebrate the apprentices who are helping build our future
National Apprenticeships Week enables us to spotlight some of the remarkable work being done up and down the country, by apprentices, employers and educators, to equip people of all ages for the workplace of tomorrow.
The MoD must embrace the free, animal-friendly alternative to bearskins Partner content
Environment
By People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
The MoD must embrace the free, animal-friendly alternative to bearskins
The data is clear, British people are overwhelmingly opposed to wearing fur yet the Ministry of Defence refuses to modernise the bearskin caps of the Queen's Guard. With equally-effective synthetic materials readily available, the solution is obvious - it's time to make this British icon cruelty-free.
MoD Accused Of 'Failing To Deliver Justice' After Confirming Sex Assault Cases Will Stay In Military Courts
Defence
MoD Accused Of "Failing To Deliver Justice" After Confirming Sex Assault Cases Will Stay In Military Courts
Cases of sexual harassment and rape involving serving soldiers will continue to be heard in the military courts, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed following an inquiry into how women are treated in the armed forces.
Defence Secretary Says Soldiers' Use Of Sex Workers Is 'Deeply Concerning' Amid Kenya Murder Allegations
Defence
Defence Secretary Says Soldiers' Use Of Sex Workers Is "Deeply Concerning" Amid Kenya Murder Allegations
Exclusive: The military needs to ask whether it turned a blind eye to the impact of soldiers using sex workers in poor countries, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said – while speaking about the murder of Kenyan mother Agnes Wanjiru.
Defence Secretary Accuses Animal Rights Campaigners Of 'Bullying' Over Afghanistan Evacuations
Defence
Defence Secretary Accuses Animal Rights Campaigners Of "Bullying" Over Afghanistan Evacuations
Ben Wallace has denied accusations of blocking an animal rescue charity from attempting to fly more than 100 animals out of Afghanistan.