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Spending constrains Labour’s defence review – but no harm in gradualism

The sometimes vague plan could be clearer about what is necessary to maintain security in an unpredictable world

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2025

Starmer changes 50 years of foreign policy to land £33bn deal with Morocco

The UK has recognised Morocco’s claim to the disputed Western Sahara as it unveils a new economic partnership with the north African country

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

Small Welsh music festival falls foul of Coachella copyright complaint

Originally called ‘Cowchella,’ the festival was forced to adopt a new name

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

Key points from Labour's plans to put UK on war-footing

PLANS to boost military spending to put Britain on a war-footing have been unveiled and backed in their entirety by the UK Government.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2025

Starmer vows to make Britain ‘battle-ready’ — but row over funding threatens to derail plans

The long-awaited strategic defence review warned the UK may need to move even more quickly than planned to tackle the ‘pressing and immediate’ threat of Russia

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

Key points of the Strategic Defence Review

The Prime Minister and Defence Secretary have announced the Government’s response to the Strategic Defence Review.

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

England’s water crisis needs more than just new reservoirs – here’s what will help

England is facing a water crisis. The UK government has just announced plans to fast-track two massive reservoir projects in Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire, warning that without them, we could run out of drinking water by the mid-2030s. But as a hydrologist who studies Britain’s often erratic weather patterns, I believe…

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2025

Ukraine drone strikes on Russian airbase reveal any country is vulnerable to the same kind of attack

Ukrainians are celebrating the success of one of the most audacious coups of the war against Russia – a coordinated drone strike on June 1 on five airbases deep inside Russian territory. Known as Operation Spiderweb, it was the result of 18 months of planning and involved the smuggling of…

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2025

Russia continues to reject an unconditional ceasefire says Ukraine after peace talks

The second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine lasted just over an hour

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025

Strategic Defence Review: The key points of plan to create '10 times more lethal' British Army

Key points at a glance as Prime Minister and Defence Secretary unveil plan to keep Britain safe against rise in foreign threats

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025