‘New spending to revolutionise defence’
Four Royal Navy warships are to get DragonFire laser weaponry that use intense light beams to cut through targets as part of a technological boost New money for drones and laser weapons
REVIEW: Spring Statement 2025
Economic Uncertainty, Defence, and Welfare in Reeves’ Spring Statement … writes Zahra Jawad Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s Spring Statement following the Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons. While
UK Front Pages 26/03: Mixed Developments in International and Domestic Fronts
Recent headlines from major publications highlight a mix of international and domestic developments. The Times reports on a US-brokered ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, raising concerns over potential concessions to Russia and
BUILDING BLOCKS
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson during a visit to Bury College in Greater Manchester. Recently, Reeves announced £600 million in funding to train tens of thousands
Union warns Labour
The Public and Commercial Services Union has voiced strong concerns about the potential consequences of these cuts, especially after 15 years of underfunding by the previous Conservative government The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves,
UK Front Pages 24/03: Union Tensions, Trade Disputes, and Infrastructure Woes
Britain finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with a series of critical issues testing the resilience of its political and economic systems. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ proposed spending cuts, aimed at reducing government
Lights, Camera, Action!
Box-office boost for film studios as 40% relief on business rates roll out begins, lasting until 2034 The government has announced a significant boost for the film industry, rolling out a 40%
Bank of England halves growth forecast
Blaming a rise in wholesale energy prices after a cold European winter, the central bank said inflation was on track to reach 3.7% in the third quarter, a development rekindling the cost
UK Front Pages 31/01: Washington Mid-Air Collision Shocks the World
A bright flash lit up the sky over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., followed by a deafening explosion. In an instant, 67 lives were lost as an American Airlines jet and
Rift in Labour Over Heathrow III
Sadiq Khan has vowed to block any attempt to expand Heathrow, citing risks to Londoners from increased air and noise pollution Rachel Reeves’ vocal support for the expansion of Heathrow Airport has