The Independent – ‘Britain’s defence sector at risk’
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The Independent – ‘Britain’s defence sector at risk’
The Independent leads with reports the defence sector is the latest to be hit by energy woes as the UK could be forced to rely on other nations for key nuclear and defence components without government intervention.
Today's Headlines
Storm Eowyn live: New snow and wind warnings issued as travel chaos continues after 100mph gusts
Forecast for the week ahead Storm Eowyn live: New snow and wind warnings issued as travel chaos continues after 100mph gusts Snow, ice and wind warnings have been extended through until Sunday as a frosty blast strikes parts of the UK, in the wake of Storm Eowyn’s record-breaking wind speeds. Travel chaos continued on Saturday morning, with flights, trains and ferries cancelled, after winds reaching 100mph caused widespread disruption and widespread damage to rail networks.
Trump administration wants ‘regime change’ in the UK as Starmer replaces Trudeau as hate figure
Is all lost for Starmer? Trump administration wants ‘regime change’ in the UK as Starmer replaces Trudeau as hate figure For those who were carefully listening, Nigel Farage had an interesting message in his speech at the “Stars and Stripes Union Jack” party three days before the inauguration. He told an audience of leading right-wing Brits, a GB News film crew and a plethora of Donald Trump supporters – including members of the incoming president’s
Warning signs missed: Southport killer Axel Rudakubana’s parents asked police four times for help with teen
Police were repeatedly called and teachers raised fears over teen researching terror attack on school computer in a string of missed opportunities to halt killer Warning signs missed: Southport killer Axel Rudakubana’s parents asked police four times for help with teen Axel Rudakubana’s parents asked police for help to cope with their violence-obsessed son in one of a string of callouts over his worrying behaviour before the Southport attack, it can be revealed. Officers from
Axel Rudakubana latest: Southport killer ‘s52-year jail term to be reviewed as families share pain and anger
Teenager told police he ‘wanted to stab someone’ in 2022 Axel Rudakubana latest: Southport killer ‘s52-year jail term to be reviewed as families share pain and anger Southport killer Axel Rudakubana’s 52-year jail term is set to be reviewed after concerns were raised it was unduly lenient. The 18-year-old was jailed for life after murdering three young girls and stabbing several others in an act of “extreme violence” at a Taylor Swift themed dance class.
New £9bn deal nuclear submarines deal will create 1,000 jobs, ministers say as Reeves scrambles for growth
Announcement comes hours after Sainsbury’s says it will cut 3,000 jobs and close cafes following warning of Budget blow New £9bn deal nuclear submarines deal will create 1,000 jobs, ministers say as Reeves scrambles for growth Ministers have announced a new multi-billion pound deal for nuclear submarines they say will create 1,000 jobs and support 4,000 more, as Rachel Reeves scrambles to boost economic growth. The agreement with Rolls-Royce to support the Royal Navy fleet,
Storm Eowyn: How rare are red weather warnings and what is the danger?
Storm Eowyn: How rare are red weather warnings and what is the danger? A rare red weather warnings has been issued by the Met Office for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland as Storm Éowyn is set to bring severe winds to the UK on Friday. The extreme weather event has seen hundreds of schools close in preparation, and dozens of rail operators halt their services. The storm marks the first time Northern Ireland has
