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UK defence chief steps down, accuses Starmer of making Britain 'less safe'

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to provide sufficient funding for the armed forces. The departure deepens pressure on Starmer ahead of a crucial by-election, with Healey warning that the government's delayed long-term defence investment plan could leave…

France 24

UK armed forces minister resigns hours after defence secretary over military spending plans

Dan Jarvis, a former army officer and the Labour MP for Barnsley North, has since taken over as defence secretary.

Euronews

Defence secretary John Healey’s resignation letter in full

He has accused Sir Keir Starmer of failing to properly fund the defence investment plan

The Independent UK

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Richard Moth appointed Roman Catholic archbishop of Westminster

Moth, 67, bishop of Arundel and Brighton, becomes leader of 6m Catholics in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

Major new west London housing development to be first to prioritise military families, minister announces

MoD Feltham in Hounslow will see hundreds of houses built and jobs created under the ‘Forces First’ programme

Evening Standard

J&K: 'Gulmarg Army Museum' opened showcasing valour of Armed Forces

The Museum was conceptualized and constructed by the Dagger Division and its Himalayan Brigade. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Hezbollah’s strategic calculation: Israel, Gaza and the domestic equation

Between Hamas, Israel and Iran, Hezbollah treads carefully in the trenches, not to jump callously into war.

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Police vetting improves but not all forces show acceptable progress – review

Inspectors examined 300 vetting files that forces handled between December 1 2022 and January 31 2023.

The Independent UK

Stirling army veteran receive award nomination for LGBT support after almost four decades in Army

Dougie has been involved with efforts to hear from veterans left without support during their time with the Armed Forces.

Daily Record

Sudan Postpones Signing of Final Political Agreement to April 6

The official spokesman for the political process in Sudan, former minister Khaled Youssef, announced that the civil and military parties had agreed to sign the final political agreement on April 6. The agreement, which was scheduled to be signed on Friday, was delayed at the last moment due to differences…

Asharq Al-Awsat

I trusted the British forces as we fought our common enemy – Afghan pilot’s letter in full

The Afghan pilot describes how he was forced to leave his young family as his ‘very presence’ in their home put them at risk

The Independent UK

Three West Lothian Armed Forces heroes are in running for prestigious awards

The veterans have been nominated in the third annual Scottish Veterans Awards

Daily Record

Dad persuaded to take on 'life changing' challenge by son

“It was Adam’s next words of ‘why not, Dad?’ that were the driving force behind my new challenge.”

Liverpool Echo

More than 100 vehicles stopped and arrests made in rural crime crackdown

More than 20 Rural Crime Volunteers, made up of a team of rural residents, assist officers by feeding directly into on-patrol officers about anything that looks unusual

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Russia's Wagner Group says it found body of a missing Briton in Ukraine

Forces from Russia's Wagner Group on Wednesday found the body of one of two British voluntary aid workers reported missing in eastern Ukraine, the private military firm said in a statement.

Daily Record

West Lothian man fronts campaign aimed at getting veterans to open up about their mental health

Sean Brogan, from Livingston, is one of five armed forces veterans acting as the face of the new campaign.

The National (Scotland)

The Alan Soutar story of darts and dogs, the Forces and as a firefighter

THE conversation goes full circle and starts and ends with a love of the darts. In between, Alan Soutar talks about his country and his community.

Daily Mirror

King Charles, Prince William and Kate honour late Queen at Festival of Remembrance

King Charles, Prince William and Kate attended a Royal British Legion service for the Armed Forces. There was a special tribute to the Queen with moving messages from Forces members

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Former Big Issue seller opens vintage sportswear charity shop in Newcastle selling Adidas, Ralph Lauren and Nike gear

Sports Traider is helping to give sporting opportunities to Newcastle's disadvantaged youngsters

Wales Online

Vodafone announces multi-year partnership with UK Armed Forces Rugby Union

The partnership will deliver improved kit and provide the opportunity for teams to travel to international competitions

Daily Mirror

Dame Kelly Holmes urges LGBT veterans whose lives were ruined under ban to give evidence

Dame Kelly Holmes came out as gay in June in The Sunday Mirror and now she has issued a 'call to action' for all persecuted LGBT military veterans who were left humiliated, stripped of honours, discharged or jailed

Reuters

Tigrayan forces in Ethiopia say Eritrea launches 'full-scale offensive'

Forces in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region said troops from neighbouring Eritrea launched a "full-scale offensive" on Tuesday and that heavy fighting was ongoing in several areas along the border.

Daily Mirror

Ollie and Foxy share hardest battles and why SAS: Who Dares Wins is 'all in the mind'

Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins' Matthew 'Ollie' Ollerton and Jason 'Foxy' Fox share their hardest challenges to date and how Special Forces is 70 per cent mind over body, as they launch a brand new project

Asharq Al-Awsat

Syrian Regime Forces Deploy Quality Weapons in SDF Areas

The Syrian regime forces reinforced their military units in the countryside of Raqqa and Aleppo governorates after coordinating with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and receiving a guarantee from the Russian forces deployed in the vicinity. Syrian convoys moved under the protection of Russian warplanes and brought in heavy reinforcements,…

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Newcastle M&S store manager and former soldier hails backing for veterans as he clocks 25 years service

M&S employs over a thousand military veterans, reservists, volunteers, and spouses in their extensive network of stores

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