Classism is nasty but criminalising a Michael Caine impression is bonkers
Discrimination against working-class people should be illegal, according to a report.
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Minister refuses to say if UK HIV funding will be fully protected from aid cuts
Jennifer Chapman, the minister of state for international development and Africa, says the UK will still work with organisations that have ‘proved themselves effective’
Maps of overseas territories run by 10 nations proves Britain still rules the waves – just
In a world where borders are constantly shifting, the allure of overseas territories remains a force. Discover the hidden stories behind these distant lands.
Britain secretly brings home ISIS-linked women and children from Syria camps
In a quiet move, Britain has begun repatriating women and children linked to the Islamic State from Syrian camps, stirring emotions and raising questions.
Trump climbs down over slur on UK soldiers in Afghanistan after backlash
Starmer raised comments directly with US president after joining veterans and politicians across political spectrum in condemning ‘appalling’ false claims about Nato allies
After Israel, UK, Poland Considering Banning Chinese Cars Near Military Bases Over Surveillance Threats
Poland has embarked on a significant policy shift by imposing restrictions on Chinese-made vehicles near its military installations, driven by mounting fears of espionage and data surveillance. This initiative, confirmed in reports from early January 2026, underscores a broader unease among NATO allies regarding the security implications of connected vehicles.Deputy Defence Minister Cezary
Trump’s FBI director ‘wanted to go to Premier League game instead of meeting MI5’
A source said the FBI director did not want to go to office-based meetings
BAE Systems lands $610 million contract for advanced Eurofighter radars
The radar is expected to enter service at the end of the decade, said BAE, with the new contract coming after several years of development and testing.
Europe turns to UK to bolster nuclear arms ‘help us, or we will do something crazy’
European leaders are discussing ways to secure their own nuclear arms to guard against Russia without relying on the US, NBC reports
Prince William to make first official visit to Saudi Arabia after request from Keir Starmer
Kensington Palace said the trip comes as the UK and Saudi Arabia near a century of diplomatic relations in 2027