Homes unfit for heroes as landmark report reveals dire state of Armed Forces housing
The report described the current situation as a 'tax on the goodwill' of those serving.
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Politics Sitrep: Is the defence spending increase as big as it seems and where will the money go?
A number of experts discussed the defence spending announcement on the latest episode of the Sitrep podcast.
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Land vehicles Britain and Germany team up to bring Boxer artillery vehicle to the battlefield
An agreement with the German government will help deliver the remote-controlled wheeled artillery system to the Royal Artillery.
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Politics UK announces 2.5% GDP spending on defence, biggest strengthening for a generation
The Prime Minister has promised to increase GDP spending on defence, however some in his party have called for more.
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Politics Prime Minister to appoint senior Royal Marines officer as national security adviser
General Gwyn Jenkins' appointment will mark the first time a top military officer has held the position.
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Politics Rwanda bill passes with promise not to send eligible Afghans who supported UK military
The Safety of Rwanda Bill is expected to receive royal assent in the coming days.
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Ukraine UK pledges record £500m in Ukrainian aid as PM warns Putin won't stop
The latest package will take the total amount of UK aid to Ukraine to £3bn for 2024/5.
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Politics Up to 55,000 former soldiers could be recalled if war breaks out, MOD says
The number liable for recall was revealed by Dr Andrew Murrison, who was responding to written questions.
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Afghanistan Lords delay government's Rwanda bill to safeguard Afghan interpreters from expulsion
The amendment, which says those who have served the British Army should be exempt from deportation, was passed by 247 to 195.
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RAF Defence Secretary hints that RAF could be used for Rwanda deportation flights
It was reported an RAF Voyager aircraft could be deployed after the Home Office failed to find an airline that would charter the flights.
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Politics Argentina signs $300m deal to buy 24 used F-16 Fighting Falcon jets from Denmark
The deal is said to include spare aircraft parts for five years.
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Politics RAF pilots that shot down Iranian drones are the best of the best, Sunak says
The Royal Air Force joined allies in defending Israel, with British Typhoons shooting down a number of Iranian attack drones.
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Special forces Spending watchdog: Special forces and nuclear spending should be examined by MPs
The Public Accounts Committee said a new panel should scrutinise spending in sensitive areas.
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Afghanistan Don't deport the brave men and women who supported UK troops, ex-military figures say
Gen Houghton and other military figures are urging the government to exempt those who have fought alongside British troops overseas.
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Nuclear Labour's 'cast iron' guarantee for generational support of military and nuclear deterrent
Sir Keir Starmer told Forces News how Labour would guarantee generational support for the UK's Armed Forces and nuclear deterrent.
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Veterans Serve and prosper: Sunak and Mercer launch scheme to help veterans secure better-paid jobs
Operation Prosper aims to help ex-personnel and prospective employers make better use of the skills they learned when they were serving.