British Isles

Russian warship opens fire just miles off Devon coast

23 Jul 2026
A Russian frigate has carried out a live-fire exercise in international waters approximately forty nautical miles south of Plymouth while under close surveillance by the Royal Navy. The frigate Neustrashimy, part of Russia’s…

Murdered policeman's widow criticises early prisoner release plan

23 Jul 2026
The Government’s planned early prisoner release scheme has come under renewed scrutiny after concerns that two of the men convicted over the death of PC Andrew Harper could become eligible for earlier release.…

Burnham fails to commit to Healey’s 3% defence spending demand

23 Jul 2026
Andy Burnham has declined to commit to increasing UK defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, despite chancellor John Healey previously arguing that such a target is essential to meet Britain’s security…

Ex-CEO of Southern Water among four charged with conspiracy to defraud

23 Jul 2026
Four former Southern Water employees, including former chief executive Matthew Wright, have been charged with conspiracy to defraud following a long-running investigation into wastewater monitoring practices. Prosecutors allege that between 2012 and 2017…

Critical week for food production as hot dry weather continues

23 Jul 2026
UK farmers are warning that the coming week could prove critical for food production as prolonged hot, dry weather continues to affect crops, livestock, and water supplies. The National Farmers Union says exceptionally…

Union backing to seal Labour crown for Burnham

17 Jul 2026
Andy Burnham is set to become Labour leader and Britain’s next prime minister after securing overwhelming backing from Labour MPs and affiliated trade unions. A total of 379 Labour MPs nominated the former…

Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says

17 Jul 2026
A government-commissioned review has concluded that the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system is no longer fit for purpose and requires fundamental reform. Disability minister Sir Stephen Timms said many claimants described the current…

‘A mathematical certainty’ that Putin will send drone swarms to Britain

17 Jul 2026
Security experts are warning that Russia is increasingly using 'grey-zone' tactics to test Britain’s defences without triggering open conflict. Former RN commander Tom Sharpe believes it is highly likely that Moscow will eventually…

Ann Widdecombe was killed in 'targeted attack', police say

17 Jul 2026
Counter-terrorism policing has confirmed that the killing of former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe is being treated as a targeted attack, although it has not yet been formally declared a…

Scotland: residents evacuated, highlands wildfire could spread

16 Jul 2026
A major wildfire has forced residents to evacuate parts of the Scottish Highlands after flames spread rapidly across heathland and into areas of the Cairngorms National Park. The blaze, stretching for two miles,…
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