defence
Defence Chief Records Cold War-Level Threats as Funding Plan Stalls
The head of the armed forces warns of peak post-Cold War danger amid years of postponed spending decisions and capability erosion.
russia
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defence
Britain's Army Shrinks to 70,000 as Russia Fields 1.1 Million
UK's top military leader warns of Russia's growing 1.1m-strong army while Britain's forces dwindle to 70,000. Cross-party cuts leave society unprepared for threats once routine. (138 chars)
bribery
Former Reform Leader's Moscow Payoffs End in Prison
Nathan Gill's conviction for pro-Russian bribery reveals deep flaws in political vetting and accountability, allowing foreign meddling to infiltrate from UKIP to Reform UK. This first Bribery Act jailing underscores persistent national security gaps across parties.