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Western Nations Pledge More Military Support for Ukraine

Western countries agreed Thursday to continue long-term funding to help Ukraine’s military keep fighting nearly five and a half months after Russia invaded its neighbor, saying 1.5 billion euros ($1.5 billion) has been pledged so far and more is coming. The money is for enhancing armaments production, including artillery and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 11, 2022

UK to send more rocket launcher systems to Ukraine

Britain will supply Ukraine with more multiple-launch rocket systems that can strike targets up to 80 km (50 miles) away.

Reuters · Aug 11, 2022

Britain says sanctions also impact Russia's defense sector

The European Union’s full ban on Russian coal imports kicks in at a time when British defense intelligence says that Western sanctions are increasingly having an impact

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022

Tories ditch Priti Patel's plan to house asylum seekers on RAF base in Yorkshire

The Home Office claimed in April that it would 'shortly open a new bespoke' centre at an RAF base in Linton-on-Ouse. But today a Cabinet minister said the site has been 'withdrawn'

Daily Mirror · Aug 9, 2022

Dumfriesshire MP wanted ex-soldier to be next Prime Minister

David Mundell was disappointed that Defence Secretary Ben Wallace didn't run for the top job

Daily Record · Aug 5, 2022

Key moments as Truss and Sunak face Tory members in TV debate

Both interviewed by Sky News presenter Kay Burley

Wales Online · Aug 5, 2022

Key moments as Truss and Sunak face grilling from Tory members during TV debate

The two Tory leadership hopefuls took part in Sky News’ The Battle For Number 10.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022

‘Patriotic, rational, kind’: what their supporters say about Truss and Sunak

Analysis: Senior Tories such as Dominic Raab and Ben Wallace are showing their hand while others are staying schtum

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2022

Who is Liz Truss, the favourite to become Britain’s next PM?

Truss, now foreign chief, remained loyal to Boris Johnson as he faced a rebellion and is promising public tax cuts.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2022

Inside Boris Johnson's lavish wedding bash where he joked about 'stitch up' to oust him from No10

The outgoing PM's closest supporters were in attendance, including Defence Secretary Ben Wallace , Jacob Rees-Mogg , Nadine Dorries and Nigel Adams, one of Johnson's closest friends.

Daily Mirror · Aug 1, 2022