Britain increases annual spending on military training
The Royal Navy’s training budget has experienced the most significant proportional increase, growing nearly fivefold from £23.783 million in FY2018-19 to £112.128 million in FY2023-24.
MoD reinforces measures to prevent leaks in online gaming
In the wake of repeated incidents involving the sharing of classified military information on the War Thunder game forums, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed its commitment to preventing such leaks.
MoD outlines recruitment programmes for Reserve Forces
Labour MP Calvin Bailey raised a series of questions in Parliament regarding the Ministry of Defence’s efforts to recruit students in higher and further education into the Reserves.
UK and Poland to launch new defence treaty
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans for a new UK-Poland Treaty aimed at addressing growing security threats in Europe.
UK addresses Russian use of chemical weapons in Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed its ongoing support for Ukraine in response to allegations of Russia's use of chemical weapons in the conflict.
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UK ‘looks forward’ to defence collaboration with Trump
Martin Wrigley, Liberal Democrat MP for Newton Abbot, has raised concerns about future US-UK defence collaboration under the incoming Trump administration, questioning the Ministry...
UK announces measures to boost Armed Forces retention
The Ministry of Defence has unveiled a range of initiatives aimed at improving the retention of Armed Forces personnel, responding to concerns raised in Parliament about workforce challenges.
Tice questions MOD on ‘Net Zero’ target spending
Richard Tice MP, leader of Reform UK, has challenged the Ministry of Defence over its spending to achieving net zero targets, questioning the extent of spending in this area over the past five years.
MOD announces improvements to Reservist training
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has outlined steps to adapt its training programmes for Reservists, following a question raised by Labour MP Calvin Bailey.
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MI5 probed French link to Scottish and Welsh nationalists
Newly released MI5 files from the National Archives reveal that British intelligence monitored potential connections between French government interests and nationalist movements in Scotland and Wales during the 1960s.
