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PM warned defence industry projects worth £10bn risk being left in limbo if crucial review is delayed By Alex Lawson, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:51 GMT, 31 October 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 31 October 2020 Defence industry projects worth £10billion risk being left in limbo if a crucial review is delayed, the Prime … Read more
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak ‘clash over £15billion defence cash’ as coronavirus crisis hits government finances Boris Johnson has ‘insisted Chancellor guarantee defence spending until 2025’ Mr Sunak said to be pursing a one-year settlement for defence worth £1.9billion Chancellor and Prime Minister met on Tuesday to discuss but still ‘miles apart’ By Faith Ridler … Read more
Test and Trace ‘is not a cure on its own’: System only offers ‘second line of defence’ against coronavirus, senior health official warns Four in ten contacts of those tested positive for virus still not being contacted At least 113,881 people potentially exposed to virus last week were not reached Critics say it’s because system … Read more
A former MoD analyst leaked top secret weapons intelligence in a revenge ‘plot’ after complaining police did not take his homophobic assault claims seriously, a court heard. Software engineer Simon Finch denies recording and disclosing secret defence information and refusing to give authorities access codes to three electronic devices, the Old Bailey heard. The 50-year-old, … Read more
Emily Andre has spoken in defence of Emma Willis’ son for ‘breaking gender stereotypes’. Earlier this month, the presenter, 44, was praised by fans for uploading a picture of Ace, eight, wearing a pink T-shirt and showcasing his long hair. Doctor Emily, 31, has commended the former Big Brother star and her child for ‘normalising … Read more
Army reveals tiny ‘bug’ drone that can fly at 50mph and blow open doors with explosives The sci-fi style Army kit under development was shown off on Salisbury Plain Ben Wallace says new equipment for the military needs to be ‘threat-driven’ He said UK needs to improve its understanding and access to emerging tech By … Read more
Defence minister Johnny Mercer calls on Treasury to fork out thousands of pounds for hero Commonwealth veterans who are forced to pay for visas to stay in the UK Defence minister Johnny Mercer wants to help Commonwealth military veterans Commonwealth citizens can apply for indefinite leave to remain after four years However, they face bills … Read more
Boris Johnson plans a post-Brexit boost for UK shipbuilding as part of defence review Defence review said to be changing rules around giving British firms contracts Currently EU rules require international competitions for contracts These restrictions could be releaxed by 2023 Ministers have hinted at a new £1.5 billion deal to build Royal Navy supply … Read more
The rumours of Chloe Brockett and Harry Lee’s ‘flirty’ behaviour at an event have swirled around Essex. And Amber Turner and Courtney Green are set to jump to Chloe’s defence on Sunday night as they accuse Harry of lying to Frankie Sims, 25. In a teaser for the upcoming episode on Sunday night, Amber, 27, and … Read more
Labour fury as defence chief taunts them over ‘your illegal wars’ as he appears to question legitimacy of Iraq invasion while standing at Commons despatch box Ben Wallace appeared to question the legality of the Iraq invasion last night Triggered a row in heated exchange with his Labour counterpart at Commons Came as MPs debated legislation … Read more