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US urges Starmer to boost UK military strength with ‘urgency’

The intervention will pile further pressure on the prime minister after two ministers dramatically resigned over armed forces spending, claiming Sir Keir was failing to keep Britain safe

The Independent UK

Starmer admits he must ‘turn things around’ as defence resignations rock his leadership

The defence secretary and the armed forces minister quit just hours apart

The Independent UK

Outgoing Armed Forces Minister Says UK Military Is Buying Weapons for the Wrong War

UK Defence Secretary and Armed Forces Minister resign, criticising military investment strategy. They argue for a shift towards modern technologies like drones, reflecting lessons from Ukraine's conflict.

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Watch: Al Carns’ interview less than an hour before resigning as Armed Forces minister

Al Carns said he would consider his position as Armed Forces minister if the government’s military funding plan was “not right” - just an hour before announcing his resignation.

The Independent UK

Al Carns' scathing resignation letter in full as he quits role as Armed Forces Minister over defence funding

Labour MP Al Carns has stepped down from his tole just hours after Defence Secretary John Healey

Evening Standard

Al Carns resigns: Armed Forces Minister quits cabinet hours after Defence Secretary as Starmer crisis deepens

Mr Carns joins John Healey in resigning from his role in Government in protest over funding for the armed forces

Evening Standard

Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation letter in full

In a letter to Sir Keir Starmer, Mr Healey said the Prime Minister had been ‘unable, and the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats’

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Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks 18 US airbases across Middle East after Trump orders major new strikes

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the military would be ‘busy tonight’ ahead of the fresh strikes

The Independent UK

Taiwan detects 16 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 8 vessels around itself

Taiwan's defense ministry reported sixteen Chinese military aircraft and eight vessels near its waters. Thirteen aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone. This follows a similar incident on Friday with six aircraft and ten vessels. The United States has stated it will address the 'Taiwan problem'.

The Economic Times

Hostilities with Iran ‘terminated,’ Trump says in War Powers letter

The White House is arguing to lawmakers that President Donald Trump does not need to disengage troops from the conflict with Iran in order to comply with the War Powers Act because an extended ceasefire has effectively ended military hostilities. The Trump administration faced a Friday deadline under the 1973…

Roll Call

France moves to boost military budget, arms stockpiles in face of Russian threat

France is planning a €36 billion increase in military spending, as the head of France's armed forces warned MPs of the risk of war with Russia.

Radio France Internationale

New military childcare scheme to close ‘big gap’ between Scotland and England

Beginning in September 2026, the scheme could save armed forces families in Scotland up to £6,000 per child per year in childcare costs.

Evening Standard

Badenoch says UK is ‘in this war whether Starmer likes it or not’

The Tory leader accused the Prime Minister of ‘sitting on the fence’ over the conflict in the Middle East.

Evening Standard

Ed Davey slams ‘washed up old footballers and tax exiles’ in Dubai seeking UK protection

Sir Ed Davey has called for “washed-up old footballers and tax exiles” in Dubai to start paying taxes to fund Britain’s Armed Forces.

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Who is Alistair Carns? The ex-marine turned MP tipped as Labour leader contender

Alistair Carns, a decorated former marine nicknamed ‘Action Man’, has emerged as a wildcard contender to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader

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Loose Women star Charlene White defends decision not to wear poppy amid 'racist' backlash

‘The hate, vitriol and racism aimed at me because of my personal decision not to wear a poppy *on air* has begun again,’ the 45-year-old presenter said

Evening Standard

Army protects itself, not soldiers, says Jaysley Beck’s mother

Leighann McCready said the armed forces had still not done enough to protect recruits.

Evening Standard

Royal Marine heaped with praise after sniper stops £35 million drug haul with single shot off Gulf of Oman

The drug-smuggling gang’s speedboat was packed with 1.5 tonnes of heroin, crystal meth and hashish

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Madagascar's president claims coup attempt under way after elite army unit seizes control

On Sunday, the minister of armed forces in Madagascar acknowledged an officer selected by a military group supporting demonstrators calling for President Andry Rajoelina to resign as the country's new army chief.

Evening Standard

Former Conservative armed forces minister joins Reform UK

Former Wrexham MP Sarah Atherton has joined Nigel Farage’s party and hopes to stand in the Welsh Parliament elections.

Evening Standard

Major new west London housing development to be first to prioritise military families, minister announces

MoD Feltham in Hounslow will see hundreds of houses built and jobs created under the ‘Forces First’ programme

Evening Standard

Royal British Legion calls for Starmer to fulfil forces covenant pledge

The leading military charity has written to the Prime Minister, urging him to fulfil a pledge to place the Armed Forces Covenant in law.

Evening Standard

Church of England praying for peace but preparing for war

The Church’s parliament – officially known as the General Synod – will hear from a senior military figure when it meets next month.

The Guardian - UK

UK minister admits rules banning armed forces from speaking out are unlawful

Woman told court that gagging orders reinforced culture of closing ranks that tolerated rape and sexual assault

The National (Scotland)

Salute our Forces: why Armed Forces Week matters more than ever

In the year which marks the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan days, it’s more important than ever that we remember…

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