Germany's parliament votes to reintroduce voluntary military service for 18-year-olds, sparking widespread youth protests. Discover why Gen Z is resisting and the geopolitical pressures behind the move.
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.
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders hail £2bn funding increase and end of two-child benefit cap in Rachel Reeves' budget, hoping to reverse polling deficits ahead of May elections.
Britain's top military leaders held tense discussions amid concerns defence review ambitions cannot be met without additional funding. Read the full analysis.
A senior UK general warns the nation is a decade away from being prepared for a prolonged conflict with Russia. Read the full analysis and what it means for UK defence.
Richmond Council withdraws legal action after government revises funding formula, avoiding £45m cuts. Council leader welcomes 'significant improvement' in local authority funding reforms.
London-based sports platform Keeps closes £1.2 million funding round as investors target sports sector. Discover how this impacts UK sports technology investment landscape.
London nurseries and schools must repay over £650,000 after a data entry mistake with postcodes led to significant funding overpayments. Councils are now recovering funds.
Deprived towns in northern England and the Midlands secure major funding increases in a landmark local authority reform, redirecting cash from affluent areas to post-industrial communities.
The European Commission unveils a 'military mobility' plan to create a 'military Schengen' zone, easing cross-border movement for armed forces to counter potential Russian aggression. Read the full strategy.
Parliamentary committee warns UK lacks credible defence funding plan as armed forces shrink to historic lows. Read the stark assessment of Britain's military readiness.
Explosive Pentagon report reveals Trump's alleged politicisation of US military. Defence experts warn of constitutional crisis. Read the full investigation.
Analysis reveals how Trump is purging military leadership and creating a partisan armed forces. Learn how this threatens American democracy and military norms.
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from cutting funding to the University of California over alleged antisemitism. Read the full ruling details.
A federal judge has permanently barred the Trump administration from withholding funds from University of California over vaccine policies. Read the full ruling details.
A 64-year-old man from Harlech has been charged with wearing military uniform without permission during a Remembrance Sunday service in Llandudno. Read the full details.
A 64-year-old man has been charged after allegedly posing as a high-ranking naval officer at a Remembrance Sunday wreath-laying ceremony in Llandudno. Read the full story.
Spiralling special educational needs costs threaten to bankrupt most English councils by 2028. Experts demand urgent government action to fix the £6.6 billion deficit. Read the full report.
Former MoD official Paul O'Neill argues Britain should strengthen volunteer reserves rather than reintroduce conscription amid European security concerns. Learn why.
A 64-year-old man from Harlech has been arrested after allegedly impersonating a decorated rear admiral during Llandudno's Remembrance Sunday service. Discover the full story of this military impostor case.
Exclusive details reveal US plans for a partitioned Gaza with an internationally secured 'green zone' and a devastated 'red zone'. Discover the implications for the region's future.
A 64-year-old man posed as a Rear Admiral to lay a wreath at a Remembrance Sunday service in Wales. Discover how his medal blunder led to his arrest.
Venezuela's President Maduro calls for peace as the US deploys its largest aircraft carrier to the Caribbean. Will Trump's pressure campaign lead to military action? Read the latest developments.
China unveils 'robot wolves' in beach assault drills, mirroring Black Mirror's Metal Head. The four-legged machines are designed for frontline attacks, raising fears over Taiwan. Read the full analysis.
Serbia establishes joint venture with Jared Kushner's firm to redevelop bombed military headquarters site, sparking protests and bypassing regulations. Discover the controversial deal.
Germany introduces a voluntary military service model to boost troop numbers, with compulsory conscription as a fallback option. Discover the new incentives and strategic goals.
A devastating MOD survey reveals widespread sexual harassment in UK armed forces, with 1 in 4 women reporting abuse. Urgent action demanded.
A damning internal Ministry of Defence survey reveals 67% of women in the UK armed forces experienced sexualised behaviour. Discover the findings and the government's response.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Assad's forces turned Damascus suburb into killing field. Survivors speak out as perpetrators remain free under new government.
Ukrainian President warns Putin preparing for major European conflict in 2029-2030. UK and NATO allies urged to increase pressure on Russia amid ongoing battles in Donetsk.