The loan will be repaid using profits generated from selling sanctioned Russian sovereign assets.

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The summit brings together leaders from across Europe and North America, not including the United States, however.

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The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £3.5 million contract to CAE for the Warrior Training System, ensuring continued training capabilities for the British Army’s Warrior Armoured Fighting Vehicle crews.

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“With your family roots in Scotland and your close bond with His Majesty the King, it’s good to know that the United Kingdom has a true friend in the Oval Office”, said British PM Keir Starmer.

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King Charles has formally invited U.S. President Donald Trump to the United Kingdom for a second state visit, an unprecedented move for a sitting American president.

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King Charles has formally invited U.S. President Donald Trump to the United Kingdom for a second state visit, an unprecedented move for a sitting American president.

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The issue of compensation and recognition for British Nuclear Test Veterans has been the subject of longstanding debate.

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Since its launch in 2014, this platform has evolved from a niche blog into a trusted source run by a whole team to provide defence analysis, break major stories and shape public debate.

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Work has started on a £61 million contract to revive artillery barrel production in Yorkshire for the first time in nearly two decades.

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The Ministry of Defence has awarded Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) a five-year, £110 million framework contract to provide post-design services for in-service heavy armoured vehicles.

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