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Streeting condemns Iran for labelling RAF and Royal Navy terrorist organisations

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting joked he would put press cuttings of the Iranian announcement up in his toilet.

Evening Standard · Nov 2

UK and Germany to jointly develop military AI in 2027

Government and industry figures will meet next spring to shape the plan, though no specific systems or budgets have been named so far.

Euronews · Nov 2

Brussels still 'traumatised' by Brexit, EU foreign policy chief warns

The EU and UK are meeting for a summit on 20 November, and both sides agree they need greater cooperation – but differences remain on how to get there.

Euronews · Nov 2

Streeting condemns Swinney’s ‘irresponsible and unfounded’ comments on defence

The Scottish First Minister has claimed the UK Government is ‘failing to keep Scotland secure’.

Evening Standard · Oct 30

Four nations must ‘move at same pace together’, Burnham says on devolution

The Prime Minister met leaders from Scotland and Wales and representatives from Northern Ireland to discuss regional devolution.

Evening Standard · Oct 30

UK considers Gordon Brown-style ‘off the books’ borrowing to fund defence

The chancellor is understood to be considering private finance initiatives used by Gordon Brown to bring defence spending up

The Independent UK · Oct 30

Foreign defence suppliers face mandatory UK investment requirement

FOREIGN defence contractors will soon be compelled to invest money back into the UK under new rules

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30

What Britain's 'Be Ready' Campaign Means for Your Household: Water, Cash, and a Defence Secretary's Countdown

The UK government has launched its Be Ready campaign, advising households to keep three days of essentials as cyber disruptions, severe weather and security concerns sharpen the focus on preparedness.

Latin Times · Oct 29

Baked beans and bottled water sell out after government stockpiling advice

The government has warned the public to prepare for shortages in case of cyber attacks and extreme weather

Evening Standard · Oct 27

UK's 'Be Ready' campaign: Is Britain preparing for war amid Wes Streeting's warning over Putin's Russia threat?

The UK government has launched its ‘Be Ready’ campaign, urging households to stock up on food, water and other essentials to survive at least 72 hours during an emergency. The initiative comes as Defence Secretary Wes Streeting warns that Britain must be prepared for a potential war by 2030 amid…

The Economic Times · Oct 27