Hammond: UK will take different direction in event of no-deal Brexit
Philip Hammond has warned the UK economy will have to strike out in a “different direction” if the Government is unable to agree a Brexit deal with Brussels.
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Hammond says UK will need new Budget strategy in event of no-deal Brexit
Chancellor Philip Hammond has warned that the Government will have to adopt a new economic strategy if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal with Brussels.
Hammond signals Budget boost for Britain’s infrastructure
Philip Hammond has signalled the Government is ready to invest billions in Britain’s infrastructure as he prepares to unveil his Budget in the Commons on Monday.
Hammond signals Budget boost for Britain’s infrastructure
Philip Hammond has signalled the Government is ready to invest billions in Britain’s infrastructure as he prepares to unveil his Budget in the Commons on Monday.
Women will be able to join SAS, Defence Secretary announces
Women will be able to join the SAS for the first time under measures announced by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson.
Gavin Williamson: Full explanation into Jamal Khashoggi death is very important
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has said it is “very important” there is a full explanation into the death of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi at Saudi Arabia’s Istanbul consulate.
UK-US cyber accord to be announced by Defence Secretary
Britain and the US will sign an accord to ensure the two nations dominate and out manoeuvre adversaries in the cyber battlefield, the Defence Secretary will announce.
British Army half as capable as it once was after budget cuts, former chief says
Cuts to the defence budget in recent years have left the British Army half as capable as it once was, a former Chief of the General Staff has said.
Defence report warns of future threats from robot warriors and conflict in space
The world is becoming more volatile, with increasing threats from terrorism, climate change and the rapid advance of technology, a new Ministry of Defence report has warned.
Devonport chosen as base for new Navy frigates
A group of eight next generation Royal Navy warships will be based at Devonport Naval Base, the Defence Secretary has announced.
Second suspect in the Salisbury nerve agent attack to be named
The true identity of the second suspect in the Salisbury nerve agent attack is to be revealed in the Houses of Parliament next week.
Russian cyber attacks are actions of a pariah state – Defence Secretary
Russia has been accused of acting like a “pariah state” by the Defence Secretary after allegations intelligence officers from the Kremlin tried to hack the Foreign Office and the international body investigating the Salisbury nerve agent attack.
Defence Secretary commits extra British troops to Ukraine
Britain will commit further Royal Marine commandos and a naval attache to Ukraine in a bid to bolster defences against Russia, the Defence Secretary has announced.
Defence Secretary warns of ‘real threat’ over Afghanistan terrorists’ UK links
Terrorists in Afghanistan have made UK links and pose a “real threat” to Britain, raising concerns over possible “Manchester-style attacks”, the Defence Secretary has warned.
Ministry of Defence to spend £4 million protecting Scottish salaries from tax increases
More than 8,000 military personnel will have their salaries protected from income tax increases in Scotland.
Cutting off Defence Secretary ‘most popular thing I’ve done on TV’ – Madeley
Richard Madeley has defended his decision to cut off Gavin Williamson part-way through a live interview, saying it was “probably the most popular thing I have ever done on television”.
TV presenter Madeley cuts off minister who avoided question four times
An angry Richard Madeley terminated a live TV interview with Gavin Williamson after the Defence Secretary dodged his question four times.
Construction begins on RAF Lossiemouth upgrade as UK response to increasing ‘Russian threat’
The north-east has become “integral to national security” as UK bids to combat the increasing threat posed by an aggressive Russia.
Lossiemouth prepares for a fleet of P8 Poseidon aircrafts
Yesterday I had the pleasure of hosting the Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson in Moray as he cut the turf on a £132m facility for the UK’s new fleet of Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth.
New defence secretary must review Fort George closure decision
A north MP has urged the new secretary of state for defence to look again at the decision to axe Fort George.