Mandelson faces EU inquiry into Brussels trade role over Epstein links European Anti-Fraud Office to look into the former US ambassador’s time as trade commissioner in Brussels The Guardian - UK · Feb 26
Gibraltar to remain British as UK and EU hail post-Brexit treaty A draft treaty published on Thursday would remove all checks for people and goods crossing the Spain-Gibraltar land border. Evening Standard · Feb 26
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: Epstein blamed ‘Charles’ on day ex-duke left trade envoy role On 21 July 2011 Epstein wrote wrote: ‘I assume he knows that this is Charles' doing’ The Independent UK · Feb 26
Sir Keir dodges calls to release flight logs related to Epstein Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has called for the Government to release all flight logs and documents regarding the paedophile financier. Evening Standard · Feb 25
Mike Wozniak: ‘An RAF officer didn’t like my sketch about the Queen Mum so he set off the fire alarm’ The comedian on non-verbal heckles, one-legged dancing before gigs and his new show about benches The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
Met Police Epstein sex trafficking probe ‘suffers blow as UK flights evidence destroyed’ Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who denies wrongdoing, is accused of charging taxpayers for ‘massage services’ while trade envoy Evening Standard · Feb 23
Police searches expected to continue at Royal Lodge after Andrew’s arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Independent UK · Feb 22
Two bodies found on Snowdon after major search for missing men Extensive multi-agency operation in harsh winter conditions ends in tragedy as families are informed Evening Standard · Feb 21
Starmer’s Chagos Islands deal hits new crisis after judge blocks removal of islanders Exclusive: A judge has ruled from 25,000ft in the air that a temporary injunction should be placed to block the UK government from removing Chagossians who landed on their islands this week The Independent UK · Feb 19
UK refusing to allow Trump to use RAF bases to attack Iran The US president’s renewed criticism of the Chagos deal is reportedly because he is being blocked from using UK bases for a strike on Iran. The Independent UK · Feb 19
RAF joins 103rd birthday celebrations for Second World War radar operator Molly Gillon used sophisticated 360-degree radar technology and directed RAF Spitfire pilots towards Luftwaffe bombers heading to the UK. Evening Standard · Feb 3
UK unlikely to join a US attack on Iran – but may help Gulf states if Tehran retaliates Deployment of RAF Typhoon squadron to Qatar signals willingness to protect country from a counterattack The Guardian - UK · Jan 29
Hugh Dunford Wood obituary Other lives: Artist who designed flatware, fabrics and wallpaper, and set up workshops to share craft skills The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Man paralysed from neck down in parachuting accident aged 31 Rob Bugden was 31 when a mid-air collision changed his life forever The Independent UK · Jan 23
Evening Standard · Jan 22 New radar system will keep Typhoon jets ‘ahead of adversaries’ – John Healey The Defence Secretary described the aircraft as the ‘backbone’ of UK and Nato air defence.
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Typhoon jets to receive ‘cutting-edge’ radar upgrade amid Russian threat News comes amidst increasing pressure on Nato and Trump’s threat to acquire Greenland
Evening Standard · Jan 22 Government to announce £453m deal to fit Typhoon jets with ‘cutting-edge’ radar The contract with three UK defence firms will secure 300 skilled roles in Edinburgh and more than 200 elsewhere in the UK.
Evening Standard · Jan 13 ‘Opportunity of a lifetime’ as Red Arrows appoints first female leader Wing Commander Sasha Nash has taken on the role of Officer Commanding.
Evening Standard · Jan 11 Death toll in Iran mounts as UK calls for Ayatollah’s regime to show restraint The flagpole outside the Iranian embassy in London was toppled by a protester.
The Independent UK · Jan 11 Iran threatens to hit US military targets if Trump decides to strike over protests The UK government has praised the bravery of protesters taking to the streets
Evening Standard · Jan 11 UK wants ‘peaceful transition’ in Iran as violent crackdown continues Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the UK’s priority was to ‘stem the violence’.
The Independent UK · Jan 10 Extra defence spending is being lost on MoD’s overdraft, warns former RAF chief In a damning report for the thinktank Policy Exchange, retired Air Marshall Edward Stringer says increased defence spending is not preventing the UK’s military from shrinking
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7 UK helped US seize Russian-flagged tanker, defence ministry says John Healey confirms RAF provided extra surveillance and navy refuelling while capture under way
Evening Standard · Jan 7 Ireland ‘monitoring’ situation with Venezuelan oil tanker – minister Helen McEntee also said that she was ‘extremely concerned’ about the situation in Venezuela.
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Multiple US military planes land in UK days after Trump’s raid on Venezuela The planes’ arrival came before US jets seized a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker now flying under a Russian flag near the British coast