Could Boris Johnson Call In Army To Tackle Fuel Crisis?
The Transport Secretary refused to rule out requesting military help after queues for pumps continue across the UK.
Politics
-
Army -
Afghanistan Afghanistan: UK Paid Out For 289 Civilian Deaths, Analysis Shows
The average payment from the British military per fatality was £2,380 – a total compensation bill of £688,000.
-
Politics 'Get a grip': Johnson dismisses France anger over AUKUS submarine deal
The PM used Franglais as he urged UK allies to calm down over the issue, saying the pact is "a great step forward for global security".
-
Afghanistan MOD Investigation Under Way After Afghan Interpreters' Data Breach
The Ministry of Defence has apologised following the breach, which reportedly exposed email addresses of hundreds of Afghan interpreters.
-
Politics Troops' Afghanistan And COVID Efforts 'Cannot Mask' Weak Security Planning, Report Says
Senior figures in Parliament have criticised Government strategy during the crises.
-
Nato France Recalls Envoys To US And Australia Over Submarine Deal
Britain forms part of the new AUKUS partnership which has cost France a £30bn submarine deal with Australia.
-
Scotland Sturgeon Asks Military To Help Scotland's Ambulance Waiting Times
The Scottish First Minister responded after being questioned about the death of a man who waited 40 hours for an ambulance.
-
China UK Not Seeking New 'Cold War' With China, Defence Secretary Says
The UK, US and Australia have agreed to co-operate on the acquisition of a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines for Australian Navy.
-
Politics UK, US and Australia form military alliance amid China threat
Aukus partnership will see the nations work together to supply Australia with nuclear-powered submarines "making the world safer".
-
Politics Cabinet Reshuffle: Ben Wallace Continues As Defence Secretary
The former British Army officer has already been in the post for more than two years.
-
Afghanistan Ex-Defence Minister: China, Russia And Iran 'Laughing Their Socks Off' After Afghanistan Withdrawal
Lord Robathan also said that the down-sizing of the Armed Forces to its lowest level since 1714 is "bonkers".
-
Politics Send In The Army: Lib Dems Want Troops To Help Avoid Christmas Food Shortage
The Government has been criticised for exacerbating worker shortages by introducing a new immigration system during a pandemic.
-
Afghanistan Afghanistan: Armed Forces Chief Denies Failure In Military Intelligence
General Sir Nick Carter has said "everybody got it wrong" over the pace of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
-
Afghanistan Raab: 'Widespread Surprise' At Pace Of Taliban Takeover
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab made the comment while visiting Pakistan on a diplomatic mission regarding the Afghanistan crisis.
-
Afghanistan Afghanistan: Armed Forces Should Be 'Very Proud' Of Airlift Efforts, PM Says
Boris Johnson made an address to troops who have returned from Kabul, at Merville Barracks in Colchester, Essex.
-
Afghanistan UK And Taliban In Talks Over Allowing People To Leave Afghanistan
The Prime Minister's special representative for Afghan transition is meeting with "senior Taliban representatives".