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Former Reform MP Rupert Lowe pledges donation to charity rowers he 'mistook for illegal migrants’

The Coastguard contacted the rowing crew to confirm their identity.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe mistakes charity rowers for ‘illegal migrants’

‘Dinghies coming into Great Yarmouth, RIGHT NOW,’ the former Reform member wrote on social media

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

MP Rupert Lowe admits mistaking charity rowing crew for ‘illegal migrants’

The fundraising boat crew was contacted by the Coastguard near Great Yarmouth.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

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Charity rowing crew mistaken for Channel migrants by Norfolk MP

After satisfying the coastguard that their boat was not carrying migrants, they continued.

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025

Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales leaves Australia during eight-month deployment

The aircraft carrier is heading to Japan for further military exercises.

Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025

My new history of romanticism shows how enslavement shaped European culture

According to one strand of history, slavery was abolished when Europeans found their conscience. According to another, it was abolished when it stopped being profitable. Both approaches tend to underplay the significance of Black resistance.

The Conversation · Jul 28, 2025

Temu Partnership Drives Growth and New Jobs for UK Security Firm Safe Tech

Safe Tech, a Manchester-based provider of smart security and fire alarms, has spent over a decade supplying products to the NHS, the Royal Navy, B&Q, and schools — building a strong reputation for reliability, innovation, and quality.

inkl · Jul 24, 2025

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Archaeologists identify 250-year-old shipwreck in Orkney

Archaeologists have uncovered the identity of a 1700s vessel shipwrecked in Orkney

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2025

‘Long-lived and lucky’ ship wrecked off Orkney was at siege of Quebec, experts find

Archaeologists and volunteers identify Sanday timbers as from 18th-century Royal Navy frigate turned whaler

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025

Archaeologists uncover identity of 1700s Orkney shipwreck

Experts have been examining the vessel since it was discovered last year on the island of Sanday.

Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2025

British fighter jet stranded in India for over a month finally flies out

The £80m British stealth fighter jet, stranded in Kerala after an emergency landing in June, was deemed ‘airworthy’

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

Queen Camila Receives an Unprecedented Honor as First Woman in the U.K. and First Royal to Hold Post Created by Henry VIII

She was given the new role ahead of her 78th birthday.

Marie Claire · Jul 16, 2025

Why Camilla is being given a high-ranking naval title

The Queen is to be made a vice admiral of the Royal Navy

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Queen to be made vice admiral in recognition of her support of the Royal Navy

The First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, said the role reflects the ‘high regard’ in which Camilla is held by the service.

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2025

Arrest made after 'bomb hoax' triggers lockdown at Faslane nuclear base

A ROYAL Navy sailor has been arrested after a bomb hoax triggered lockdown at HMNB Clyde ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2025

'Disappointing return' on £11bn RAF jet 'due to MoD failings', watchdog says

A RAF jet the UK Government has splashed £11 billion has produced a “disappointing return” due to “failing of the MoD”, a watchdog has said.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

RAF jets a ‘disappointing return’ on £11 billion cost as programme plagued by delays

The ‘full mission capable rate’ – an aircraft’s ability to carry out all its required missions – was only around a third of the target

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025

RAF’s most advanced jet a ‘disappointing return’ on £11 billion cost, NAO says

The F-35 programme, which could cost up to £71 billion over its lifetime, has suffered delays and personnel shortages, the National Audit Office said.

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The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2025

Ferguson Marine secures warship parts contract with BAE Systems

FERGUSON Marine has signed a contract with the defence firm BAE Systems to fabricate three structural parts for a Royal Navy warship ...

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025

Repairs finally begin on British fighter jet stuck in India

The Royal Navy F-35B Lightning has been moved inside a hangar after more than three weeks out in Kerala monsoon rains

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 5, 2025

UK Royal Navy builds 'esports suite' loaded with gaming PCs onboard its newest warship — eight high-powered PC battle stations added to war room

The UK Royal Navy and British Esports Federation have collaborated on a "landmark" esports suite onboard the HMS Prince of Wales. The warship's esports facilities include eight Alienware computers, a console station, and enough LEDs to make a college dorm room blush.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3, 2025

Who Is Admiral Ben Key? UK Navy Chief Stripped of Command Over Sex Scandal With Subordinate

Admiral Sir Ben Key, the former First Sea Lord, has been stripped of his command following a misconduct inquiry into an extramarital affair with a subordinate officer.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

Indian tourist board mocks stranded Royal Navy F-35 fighter jet: ‘I don’t want to leave’

The jet is sitting out in the open at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after making an emergency landing

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025

Former head of Royal Navy sacked over affair with subordinate officer

Ministry of Defence says Ben Key’s conduct fell far short of standards expected after investigation

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

Former Navy head sacked after ‘falling short of values and standards expected’

Admiral Sir Ben Key was reportedly suspended from his role as First Sea Lord over claims he had an affair with a female subordinate

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