4 h. ago UK will stay ahead of Putin to ‘secure the underwater battle space’, Royal Navy chief says

It comes days after the foreign secretary warned that Putin represents ‘an active threat to Britain’s citizens, our security and our prosperity’

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12 h. ago STEPHEN GLOVER: Starmer and Reeves don't grasp the dangers we face. If they fail to prepare us for war, they will never be forgiven

When the former head of nuclear policy at the Ministry of Defence implies that our nuclear submarines are a national embarrassment, it is time to despair.

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13 h. ago A warning over lack of submarines: Our defences are now 'stretched' in the North Atlantic, admits Navy chief

A chronic shortage of Royal Navy submarines risks letting Vladimir Putin dominate the North Atlantic, the First Sea Lord has admitted.

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54 h. ago Swedish navy encountering Russian submarines ‘almost weekly’ – and more could be on the way

Moscow ‘continuously reinforcing’ its presence in the region, says Swedish chief of operations Capt Marko PetkovicThe Swedish navy encounters Russian submarines in the Baltic Sea on an “almost weekly” basis, its chief of operations has said, and is preparing for a further increase in the event of ceasefire or armistice in the Ukraine war.Capt Marko Petkovic said Moscow was “continuously reinforcing” its presence in the region, and sightings of its vessels were a regular part of life for the Swedish navy. Its “very common”, he said, adding that the number of sightings had increased in recent years. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago France intercepted drones flying over nuclear submarine base, defence minister says

Europe on high alert for foreign interference as Irish police probe drone incursion against Ukrainian president’s plane

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3 d. ago Now Trump ally blasts Lammy's justice reforms, warning lack of juries will see more jailed under 'absurd censorship laws'

An ally of the US President said that removing the right to a jury trial is 'misguided' and will see more people jailed for breaching the UK's 'absurd censorship laws'.

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1 week ago Slash spending or risk bond market mayhem: Reeves warned lack of credible plan will spook investors

Fears are mounting Chancellor will rely on an array of tax rises rather than controls on public expenditure to make her numbers add up.

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1 week ago Council to consider 'largest renewables project in Highland history' as concerns rise over planning

Councillors have warned about disparities in community funding, shorter consultation periods and a lack of site visits.

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3 w. ago Want the Lake District all to yourself? Walk the Cumbria Way

Despite being in one of England’s most popular tourist regions, Julia Rose Clarke manages escape the crowds on this 73-mile footpath that stretches from Ulverston in the south to Carlisle in the north

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4 w. ago The Celtic injuries laid bare as lack of strength in depth brings summer warnings home to roost

Martin O'Neill confirmed Alistair Johnston will need surgery after Marcelo Saracchi became latest hamstring victim

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