Ministry of Defence staff have lost a record number of security passes, with more than 15,000 reported missing over the past five years and a further 1,000 recorded as stolen, newly released figures reveal. 80 security passes go missing every week On average, nearly 80 security passes go missing every week, prompting security experts to warn of potential risks if the passes were to fall into the wrong hands. The revelations come just days after pro-Palestinian activists infiltrated RAF Brize Norton and damaged two military aircraft, reigniting concerns about security at defence sites. Figures obtained through Freedom of Information requests…
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Immigration is now seen as the biggest burden on the NHS by Labour voters, according to a new poll, highlighting growing dissatisfaction within the party’s support base. A survey of 2,000 people who backed Labour in the 2024 general election found that 24% believe high levels of immigration are putting the greatest strain on the health service and more than those who cited the ageing population or the mental health crisis. The poll, conducted by Merlin Strategy on behalf of the Adam Smith Institute, found 22% blamed mental health pressures, 13% pointed to a lack of social care, 12% cited…
Every baby born in the UK will have their entire DNA mapped under a revolutionary NHS programme aimed at predicting and preventing disease before symptoms even appear. Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveiled the initiative as part of a wider 10-year health plan expected to launch in early July. At the heart of the strategy is a shift away from treating illness after it arises, toward using cutting-edge genomic science and digital technology to prevent disease entirely. Within a decade, every newborn in the UK will undergo whole genome sequencing, a process that decodes the complete genetic makeup of a person. This…
The United Kingdom Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has defended an anti-war protester accused of attempting to sabotage US military aircraft by drawing renewed attention following a similar incident at an RAF base. On Friday, pro-Palestinian activists allegedly gained access to RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire. In footage posted by Palestine Action, two individuals were seen on the base, with one appearing to spray paint into the engine of an Airbus Voyager air-to-air refuelling tanker. The incident prompted the scrutiny of Sir Keir’s legal record, particularly his role in a 2003 case involving anti-war activists who broke into RAF Fairford…
British nationals stranded in Israel will be evacuated on government-organised charter flights once the country’s airspace reopens, the Foreign Office has confirmed. The decision marks a reversal of the UK’s earlier position, with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) officials previously indicating that chartered flights would not be offered. On Friday, however, Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced that the UK is now coordinating with Israeli authorities to facilitate evacuation flights from Tel Aviv, depending on demand from British citizens. Thousands of UK nationals are believed to be in Israel, though many are permanent residents or have opted to remain despite…
Scottish First Minister John Swinney has suffered a significant political setback after veteran SNP politician Fergus Ewing announced he is leaving the party and will run as an independent in the next Holyrood election. Ewing, 67, who has represented the Inverness and Nairn constituency since the Scottish Parliament was re-established in 1999, declared on Friday that he could no longer support the party he has belonged to for over 50 years. His resignation comes amid growing dissent within the SNP over the party’s direction under Mr Swinney’s leadership. In a statement, Ewing accused the SNP of having “deserted many of…
Assisted dying is on track to be legalised in England and Wales after MPs voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in what has been described as the most consequential parliamentary decision of the current session. In a closely contested vote on Friday, the House of Commons approved the legislation by 314 votes to 291 a narrow majority of 23 paving the way for adults with a terminal illness and less than six months to live to seek medical assistance to end their lives. The Bill, led by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, represents a significant…
Britain is deliberating whether to offer military support to the United States if President Donald Trump decides to intervene in Israel’s war against Iran. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer convened an emergency Cobra meeting in Downing Street on Wednesday afternoon, joined by senior security officials and ministers, to assess the growing conflict in the Middle East. A key focus of the meeting was how the UK might respond if Washington requests assistance for air strikes on Iranian targets. The meeting reportedly concluded around 4:45pm. Central to the UK’s potential role is the Diego Garcia air base in the Indian Ocean,…
TV personality Kim Woodburn has died at the age of 83, her manager has confirmed. She passed away on Monday following a short illness. Woodburn became a household name as the co-presenter of Channel 4’s How Clean Is Your House, where she shared practical cleaning advice alongside Aggie MacKenzie from 2003 to 2009. Her sharp wit and no-nonsense style made her a fan favourite, leading to further appearances on popular reality shows. She was the runner-up on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2009 and finished in third place on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017. Her stint…
The United States of America President Donald Trump and the United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have confirmed that a long-anticipated trade deal between the two nations has been signed and finalised during the G7 summit held in the Canadian Rockies. “We signed it, and it’s done,” President Trump told reporters, holding up a copy of the agreement. “It’s a fair deal for both [countries]. It’ll produce a lot of jobs, a lot of income.” As the two leaders exited a mountain lodge, several pages of the agreement fell loose from the folder. Sir Keir bent to collect them,…
