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Britain Urged to Accelerate Defence Investment and Procurement Reform

Britain Urged to Accelerate Defence Investment and Procurement Reform

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Britain’s defence capability could be weakened by policy delays, uncertain funding and slow procurement processes, according to warnings from industry consultancies. The Management Consultancies Association, whose members advise both domestic and international defence clients, says the gradual implementation of the government’s strategic defence review and the lack of clear long-term funding commitments are creating uncertainty […]

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Met Officers ‘Guarded’ Epstein Dinner for Andrew During 2010 New York Visit

Met Officers ‘Guarded’ Epstein Dinner for Andrew During 2010 New York Visit

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Metropolitan Police officers were reportedly instructed to provide security for a celebrity dinner party at Jeffrey Epstein’s New York home, according to newly released emails from the US Department of Justice. The correspondence suggests that two royal protection officers from Metropolitan Police were directed by Epstein’s staff to guard the entrance of his Manhattan townhouse

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Government to Reduce Number of EHCPs Under Major SEND Reform

Government to Reduce Number of EHCPs Under Major SEND Reform

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The Government has unveiled sweeping reforms to special educational needs and disabilities support, proposing a significant reduction in the number of children granted education, health and care plans, known as EHCPs. Under the plans, an estimated 270,000 fewer young people are expected to receive EHCPs by 2035. That represents a drop of more than 40

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Ferguson Shared Goddaughter’s Details with Epstein, Newly Released Files Suggest

Ferguson Shared Goddaughter’s Details with Epstein, Newly Released Files Suggest

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Newly released documents from the United States Department of Justice appear to show that Sarah Ferguson introduced her then 22-year-old goddaughter to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein approximately a year after his release from prison. According to emails contained in the latest tranche of files, Ferguson shared contact details for Poppy Cotterell, the daughter

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UK Could Face Billions in Damages if Chagos Deal Collapses

UK Could Face Billions in Damages if Chagos Deal Collapses

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Britain could face a multi billion pound compensation claim if the government’s agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands is abandoned under political pressure, officials have warned. Under the treaty signed last year, the UK agreed to hand over sovereignty of the archipelago to Mauritius while leasing back the strategically important Diego Garcia military

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Data Centre Boom Could Challenge UK Climate Targets, Experts Warn

Data Centre Boom Could Challenge UK Climate Targets, Experts Warn

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The data centres required to support the government’s artificial intelligence ambitions could consume more electricity than Britain uses at its peak demand, according to new figures. The energy regulator, Ofgem, has revealed that around 140 data centre projects have applied for connections to the national grid, with a combined peak demand of 50 gigawatts. By

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Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Still Not Widely Available on NHS

Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Still Not Widely Available on NHS

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Thousands of men in Britain diagnosed with prostate cancer are reportedly being denied access to a treatment that specialists say can preserve quality of life and has been available in the UK for nearly two decades. The treatment, known as focal therapy, targets cancer cells within the prostate while leaving surrounding healthy tissue intact. Doctors

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UK State Pension to Rise in April 2026 – How Much More You’ll Get

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Millions of pensioners across the UK will see their state pension payments increase from the first week of April 2026, following the latest uplift calculated under the government’s triple lock system. The updated rates for the 2026/27 financial year mean retirees will receive a noticeable boost to their regular income. However, not everyone will benefit

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