Boost to warfighting readiness as Britain’s aircraft carrier fully ‘mission ready’ and committed to NATO for the first time

            The Royal Navy’s powerful aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and her advanced fighter jets are under NATO command, the Defence Secretary has announced. HMS Prince of Wales first aircraft carrier with most advanced 5th generation F-35 fighter jets committed to NATO. Defence Secretary and Foreign Secretary meet their Italian counterparts on the carrier, strengtheningContinue reading “Boost to warfighting readiness as Britain’s aircraft carrier fully ‘mission ready’ and committed to NATO for the first time”

In response to recent developments relating to a Ukraine peace deal, the Defence Committee has issued the following statement: 

            Defence Committee statement: Ukraine “The Defence Committee reaffirms that the United Kingdom must stand unequivocally with the people of Ukraine at this critical moment. Their struggle is not only for their own homeland, but also in defence of the security, stability and values of other parts of Europe. We believe that any peace mustContinue reading “In response to recent developments relating to a Ukraine peace deal, the Defence Committee has issued the following statement: “

The Budget Is Coming – But Small Businesses Are Running Out of Road – by Liz Barclay

            In the run-up to the 26 November Budget, small business owners across the UK are holding their breath. It’s not because they expect good news, but because every fiscal decision now feels like another turn of the screw. The mood is anxious, tired, and worryingly quiet. When small firms stop shouting, it’s usually becauseContinue reading “The Budget Is Coming – But Small Businesses Are Running Out of Road – by Liz Barclay”

Baroness Foster – See her on Newsnight 10th November 2025

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Yasmin’s Eye on … The BBC – By cowering to please its enemies, the BBC is dismissing loyal supporters

             The BBC is being mauled again by right-wingers. They’ve got an agenda. The sudden resignations of the BBC’s Director General Tim Davie and News chief exec Deborah Turness provide clear evidence of this. Let’s start with Nigel Farage, shall we? Because these days nothing in the public interest can be considered without evocation of his name.Continue reading “Yasmin’s Eye on … The BBC – By cowering to please its enemies, the BBC is dismissing loyal supporters”