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US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth insults UK veterans who served in Afghanistan.

Disgraceful Pete Hegseth insults UK veterans who fought in Afghanistan

Entering the harbour is HMS Invincible getting a warm welcome back from the Falklands in 1982. The News PP4870

Britain’s commitment to Falkland Islands is ‘absolute and unshakeable’

Munitions near a B1 Bomber are seen at RAF Fairford on July 24, 2026 in Fairford, England. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire a "legitimate target" after U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers used the British base to launch defensive bombing missions against Iranian military targets.

Britain 'ready to defend itself' after Iran names RAF base as target

Sir Keir Starmer could face a row with Donald Trump over defence spending after the US president insisted Nato allies were still not spending enough (Kin Cheung/PA)

Nato allies 'disturbed' by defence investment plan delays

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Former Pompey man savages Infantino in World Cup takedown

HMS Dragon has passed through the Suez Canal as the Royal Navy air defence destroyer heads to the Middle East.

HMS Dragon passes through Suez Canal amid US threats against Iran

Iran has warned that HMS Dragon's deployment to the Middle East is "escalation" and any actions will be met with an immediate response. The Portsmouth-based Royal Navy warship was previously operating in the eastern Mediterranean.

HMS Dragon 'escalation' to be met with 'immediate' action, Iran warns

Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to Portsmouth. Pictured: Hayley and Mark Barnett, of Hilsea, waiting for their son Leading Hand Luke Barnett, 32, who has served for ten years.
Hayley said seeing HMS Queen Elizabeth back at sea is a proud moment for his son and the ship's company.
Mark added that having both carriers at sea puts Donald Trump's brazen insults to bed.

Families hail HMS Queen Elizabeth return to sea after months away

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer leaves after a multinational coalition summit to facilitate shipping in the Strait of Hormuz once the US-Iran war ends, at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France.

UK and France to lead Strait of Hormuz 'peaceful defensive' mission

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has called for the US to "find a way through" after peace talks with Iran fail.

Peace talks with Iran fail - Starmer calls for US to "find a way"

Layers of extra defence have been added to RAF Akrotiri after the British base on Cyprus was struck by a drone at the start of the Iran war. Pictured: 10th of March 2025 F-35B aircraft from 617 Squadron at British Forces Cyprus (BFC).

'Added layers' bolstering RAF Akrotiri base after drone attack

Defence minister Luke Pollard has defended the state of the Royal Navy after US President Donald Trump made several insulting remarks about the force and the carriers.

'We've got a strong Royal Navy': MP takes aim at Trump after insults

Defence secretary John Healey said Moscow continues to pose a threat and any Russian warships sailing through our waters would be escorted. He dismissed US President Donald Trump’s insults against the Royal Navy aircraft carriers.

Healey 'rejects' Trump's Royal Navy carrier insults

HMS Prince of Wales could be deployed to New York for American Independence Day celebrations, despite president Donald Trump’s insults towards the Royal Navy and its aircraft carriers.

HMS Prince of Wales could join July 4 celebrations after Trump insults

Royal Navy ships not expected to police Strait of Hormuz

'Your aircraft carriers don't work': Trump insults UK again over Iran
US President Donald Trump has taken aim at the Royal Navy once again during criticisms of the UK’s response to the Iran war.
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Iran is considering whether UK bases are ‘legitimate targets’ for Iranian ballistic missile strikes. Pictured: Royal Navy 815 Naval Air Squadron Wildcat HMA Mk2 (HMA2) helicopters, armed with Martlet lightweight multirole missiles, flying in a two-ship formation over British Forces Cyprus (BFC).

Iran 'considering' whether UK bases are 'legitimate targets'

US defence secretary has insulted the Royal Navy for not sending warships to end the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. HMS Dragon is currently in the eastern Mediterranean.

'Big bad Royal Navy' insulted by US for not securing Strait of Hormuz

Defence minister Al Carns has defended HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth after insulting comments made by President Donald Trump.

'Formidable' Royal Navy carriers defended after brazen Trump jibe

US President Donald Trump has insulted the Royal Navy aircraft carriers, HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth, describing them as toys.

Arrogant Donald Trump insults Royal Navy carriers calling them 'toys'

President Donald Trump has paused strikes on Iran, after previously claiming the US would target the country's energy plants. He later announced a pause in strikes, as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary issued a warning regarding possible fuel theft.

Fuel theft warning issued by police as Trump pauses Iran strikes

The UK will buy more missiles for forces in the Middle East, as prime minister dismissed criticisms from US President Donald Trump.

UK will buy more missiles for forces in Middle East amid Iran war

UK and US experts are discussing how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing war in Iran. Pictured: Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack.

Experts discussing how to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid Iran chaos

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said a viable plan is being worked on to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, resisting the call from Donald Trump to deploy more Royal Navy ships to the region.

'Viable plan' being formulated to reopen Strait of Hormuz, PM said

The UK is considering whether to send Royal Navy mine-hunting drones to the Strait of Hormuz, currently blockaded by Iran. US President Donald Trump has called for allies to send naval warships to help unlock the area, after previously declining support.

Royal Navy mine-hunting drones could be used to unlock Iran blockade

Holliday Grainger stars as Commander Rachel Carey in the new series of the BBC's hi-tech thriller The Capture (Picture: BBC/Universal International Studios/Laurence Cendrowicz)

This paranoid BBC tech-thriller still captures the attention

HMS Dragon is unlikely to be deployed to the Strait of Hormuz, defence experts have said. Pictured is the Type 45 destroyer leaving Portsmouth Portsmouth Harbour today on its way to the eastern Mediterranean.

Experts gives verdict on whether HMS Dragon should go to Iran
Keen-eyed Royal Navy personnel are unlikely to be deployed to one of Iran’s major conflict areas due to a lack of resources, a defence expert has said.
Freddie Webb

The number of Royal Navy overseas training exercises are set to fall over the next four years. Pictured: HMS Prince of Wales returning home to Portsmouth.

Downing Street gives hint about whether carrier will go to Middle East

Goods are loaded onto HMS Dragon, a Royal Navy Type 45 Daring-class air-defence destroyer warship, moored at the HMNB Portsmouth Upper Harbour Ammunition Facility (UHFC), outside HM Naval Base Portsmouth.

Middle East chaos shows desperate need for global and not small Navy

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer addressed the "£28bn shortfall" in defence spending, after being accused of being weak by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.

Starmer accused of being "weak" on defence spending

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer gestures as he delivers a statement in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street in central London, after US president Donald Trump's threats to ramp up tariffs until a deal is reached for the US to buy Greenland.

PM calls for "calm discussion" amid Trump Greenland invasion threat

HMS Trent sails into San Juan, Puerto Rico to conduct a handover with HMS Medway. HMS Trent will be taking over Atlantic Patrol Tasking (North) from HMS Medway.

HMS Trent heads critical op - Donald Trump frantically deploys carrier

President Donald Trump has announced US doctors will soon be advised not to prescribe paracetamol-based pain relief to pregnant women over a disputed link to autism

What 5 scientists say about paracetamol and autism after Trump claims

A flypast of UK and US F-35 jets will take place for US President Donald Trump for his state visit to Britain.

Flypast "unprecedented in spectacle" for Donald Trump state visit

Great green energy source, wind farms (photo: adobe)

Going green: Wind farms may fulfill urgent UK energy needs

U.S. President Donald Trump could halt the AUKUS deal between the UK, USA and Australia. The terms are currently under review.

Donald Trump regime could end AUKUS deal - review set

Dr Dafydd Townley, Teaching Fellow in International Security at the University of Portsmouth, has given his thoughts on the recently published Strategic Defence Review.

"We're showing Donald Trump we're serious": Expert's view on SDR

Jobs saved by "historic" US trade deal while BA orders new Boeing jets

Deliveroo has agreed a £2.9bn takeover.

Business in two minutes: Deliveroo takeover and northern start-up boom

Heineken is creating around 1,000 jobs as it pumps £40 million into its UK pub estate.

600 UK pubs to get revamp in Heineken's £40m cash injection

Lidl is to open 40 new UK stores.

Lidl to open 40 UK stores - but economic storm brews for UK economy

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Business News: Trump pauses tariffs as British Steel crunch talks held

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Rising tariffs and a falling pound: how it could affect holiday prices

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UK pensions at risk as Trump tariffs spark fears of 'Black Monday 2'

Keir Starmer is trying to work with Donald Trump to counter US tariffs.

Business News: Jaguar Land Rover pauses US exports amid Trump tariffs

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Costly tariffs on Trump's Liberation Day: how it could hit your wallet

President Donald Trump holds up a chart of "reciprocal tariffs" while speaking during a trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House.

Business News: Trump tariffs "devastating" for UK firms

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Liberation Day: wide Trump tariffs expected - what it means for the UK

The annual rate of house price growth remained stable in March.

Business in less than two minutes: UK firms braced for Trump's tariffs

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump.

Business in under two minutes: Trump and Starmer talks "productive"

Business stories in 2 minutes: Trump tariffs threat to steel industry

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Beauty giant to cut 7,000 jobs amid Donald Trump 'trade war' concerns

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