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British Army trains Ukrainian engineers to defend energy sector against Russia

Trainees were taught how to identify potential blast ranges and the impacts of different weapons and explosives.

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023

Rishi Sunak calls for ‘calm and cool’ response to Gaza hospital blast

‘This is obviously a complicated situation on ground but it is right that we approach it with a calm and cool manner,’ says Sunak

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Sunak warns against rush to judgment over Gaza hospital blast

Rishi Sunak said it was important to understand what happened as the Government committed to publishing an intelligence assessment.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Grant Shapps clashes with BBC presenter Mishal Husain over refusal to call Hamas ‘terrorists’

BBC has been criticised for not using word ‘terrorists’ to describe Hamas after attacks in Israel

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023

Sunak’s approval rating against Starmer as best PM at record low after conferences, poll suggests –as it happened

Rishi Sunak fails to gain electoral benefit from party conference season, poll says, as Labour receives two-point boost during its conference

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023

Sunak says Israel should take every precaution to protect Gaza civilians

UK prime minister calls for people’s safety to be ‘paramount’ as Israel prepares for ground offensive

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023

Shapps says Israel has right to go after Hamas amid north Gaza evacuation order

The Defence Secretary said ‘it seems very likely’ that there are British hostages in Gaza.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

BBC defends language on Hamas after criticism from senior Tories

The broadcaster has been labelled ‘disgraceful’ by the Defence Secretary for its decision not to call Hamas militants ‘terrorists’.

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

Shapps: No chance of losing focus on Ukraine despite conflict in Israel

The Defence Secretary is in Brussels to meet Nato counterparts and to attend the Nato-Ukraine Council.

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

West will not be distracted from Ukraine support by horrors in Israel, UK warns Putin

Britain warned Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that the West will not be distracted from its steadfast support for Ukraine by the atrocities committed in Israel.

Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023