Douglas Alexander’s unpublicised trip to talk with counterparts coincides with that of Adm Sir Tony RadakinA trade minister has travelled to China for an unpublicised visit this week at the same time as the head of the...
Read MoreLondon did not publicise Adm Sir Tony Radakin’s trip, but Beijing says he had in-depth talks with Chinese counterpartChina has confirmed that the head of the British military paid an unannounced visit to the country this...
Read MoreRelatives of Agnes Wanjiru say 13-year fight for justice has taken ‘heavy toll’ after meeting with John HealeyThe family of a Kenyan woman who was allegedly killed by British soldiers have said their 13-year fight...
Read MoreDefence officials believe Trident nuclear fleet is latest target in Putin’s ‘greyzone’ war with the UKBritain is “behind the curve” in tracking Russia’s deep sea operations, an ex-minister has...
Read MoreChancellor vows to spend 2.7% of GDP by 2027 to turn Britain into a ‘defence industrial superpower’New money for drones and laser weapons to “revolutionise” Britain’s armed forces has been announced...
Read MoreThousands of troops needed to support Ukraine if ceasefire or agreement reached to end war with RussiaThe UK is to “accelerate the pace and scale” of military planning to be ready to support Ukraine next week, with...
Read MoreThe pilot, whose squadron shot down 90 enemy aircraft in an 11-day period in 1940, called himself the ‘lucky Irishman’The last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, John “Paddy” Hemingway, has died aged...
Read MorePeer and former head of army offered to secure meetings with ministers for potential commercial clientThe House of Lords watchdog has started an official investigation into revelations that a peer offered to secure meetings with...
Read MoreMalcolm Rifkind joins diplomats and analysts urging focus on European cooperation to replace TridentBritain’s ability to rely on the US to maintain the UK’s nuclear arsenal is now in doubt, experts have warned, but...
Read MoreBritain will also continue to supply analysis of raw data but will not pass on shared US information, sources say• Europe live – latest updatesBritain will continue to supply intelligence to Ukraine, though the more...
Read MoreThis live blog is now closed, you can read more of our UK political coverage hereLucy Powell, the leader of the Commons, defended the government’s position on the new Sentencing Council guidelines (see 9.46am) during...
Read MorePrime minister says countries will have to defend a peace deal, if one happens, as he takes questions at a defence factoryLucy Powell, the leader of the Commons, defended the government’s position on the new Sentencing...
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