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Germany Passes Controversial Military Service Law

Germany's parliament has approved a new law reintroducing voluntary military service, with powers for needs-based conscription. The move aims to expand the Bundeswehr to 260,000 soldiers by 2035.

Germany brings back voluntary military service

Germany has approved a voluntary conscription model, sending forms to young men from January 2025. This move aims to bolster its military amid rising European security concerns. Read the full analysis.

Scotland Orders Review of Grooming Gang Evidence

The Scottish government has announced an independent national review of grooming gang evidence, led by Professor Alexis Jay. The findings will decide on a judge-led public inquiry into child sexual exploitation.

Systemic failures led to collapse of China spy case

A parliamentary inquiry blames 'shambolic' systemic failures for the collapse of a high-profile case against two alleged Chinese spies, finding no evidence of government interference. Read the full report.

Sarah Everard's mother gives statement to inquiry

Susan Everard's moving statement to the Angiolini Inquiry reveals her ongoing torment over her daughter's final hours. Read the full account and the inquiry's urgent call for action.

MPs probe Crown Estate over royal property leases

The Public Accounts Committee will investigate taxpayer value in royal property leases, as the Crown Estate confirms the Duke of York is unlikely to receive compensation for ending his Royal Lodge lease early.

Sex crimes against women not a police priority, inquiry finds

A major inquiry sparked by Sarah Everard's murder finds police response to sexually motivated crimes against women in public is inconsistent and under-resourced. Lady Elish Angiolini urges leaders to act now as 'lives are at stake'.

Police forces failing on sex crime policies, report says

A damning official report finds a quarter of police forces in England and Wales lack basic policies for investigating sexual offences, despite promises of change after Sarah Everard's murder. Read the full findings.

OBR chair quits over early budget release

Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, has resigned following an investigation into the premature publication of Rachel Reeves's budget. Read the full report.

UK Special Forces 'Kill Policy' in Afghanistan Inquiry

A public inquiry hears a senior officer warned of a 'deliberate policy' to kill fighting-aged males in Afghanistan, with allegations of a cover-up reaching the highest levels of UK special forces command.

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