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UK ‘preventing escape’ of Afghans promised sanctuary in Britain after ending evacuations

Ministers told nearly 9,000 Afghans eligible to come to the UK that they need to flee Afghanistan themselves

The Independent UK · May 19

Royal Navy warship HMS Iron Duke ‘quietly withdrawn’ to leave Britain with just five active frigates

HMS Iron Duke has reportedly been stripped of its weapons and sensors

The Independent UK · May 4

UK accused of leaving allies with ‘no safe route out’ of Afghanistan after ending evacuation support

Colonel Simon Diggins, who served as a defence attache in Afghanistan, said the UK has a ‘moral responsibility’ to help those it promised to evacuate because the Taliban ‘is still coming after them’

The Independent UK · May 1

We will support action against Iran for as long as it takes, says minister

Defence procurement minister Luke Pollard said the UK had made a “long-standing” commitment to protect its resources and allies in the region.

Evening Standard · Mar 12

UK ministers urge Scottish Government to match funding for defence colleges

The defence readiness minister and Scottish Secretary announced a £50 million growth deal in Paisley on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Mar 12

Revealed: the Ukrainian facility where UK engineers help fix vital weapons

Exclusive: MoD-contracted workers assisting Ukrainians in a way ‘no other nation has been willing to do’, says minister

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6

‘Right thing to do’: UK plans bill to exclude former prince Andrew from line of succession

The UK government is considering legislation to remove Prince Andrew from the line of royal succession, preventing him from becoming king. This move follows his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office and ongoing investigations into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. The proposal requires parliamentary approval and the backing…

The Times of India · Feb 21

UK signed deals with US firms that were clients of Mandelson lobbying company

Clients of Global Counsel, co-founded by Mandelson, included OpenAI and Palantir, which have both signed deals with government

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10

Minister defends long delays to UK military spending plan

Luke Pollard says plan expected last autumn is ‘a bigger task than many people outside defence realise’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5

New team aims to help British small businesses win defence contracts

The Defence Office for Small Business Growth has been launched.

Evening Standard · Jan 27