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Andy Burnham speaking at a public event, used as contextual imagery for the UK–German treaty report.

Burnham and Merz Turn the UK–German Treaty into a New European Security Test

Britain and Germany are presenting the Kensington Treaty as a framework for closer bilateral cooperation, from security to student exchanges and economic ties.

By Newsroom · 2 min read · 1d ago

B-2 Spirit stealth bomber taxis on the runway at Royal Air Base Fairford in England

After the Bombers Left RAF Fairford, the Questions Became Bigger

The U.S. has withdrawn all bombers deployed to RAF Fairford as British police make a seventh arrest. But no Fairford suspect has been charged, no explosives have been publicly identified and Iran’s alleged role remains unproven.

Caspian Keyes · 2d ago · 4 min

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress on the runway at RAF Fairford at dusk.

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From Israel Sanctions to Fairford and Fuel: Britain’s Three Weeks of Unanswered Questions

A concentrated run of foreign-policy decisions, constitutional debates, security alerts and fuel pressure has left Britain with a set of connected dates but no established common cause.

Mariam Elsayeh Ibrahim · 5d ago · 8 min

Satellite orbiting above the Earth against a dark background

Britain forms its first space-effects squadron as it develops orbital-war capabilities

The RAF's new No. 3 Space Effects Squadron will be tasked with disrupting hostile activity as the government describes space as a contested warfighting domain.

Newsroom · 9d ago · 4 min

B-52 bomber silhouetted against the evening sky at RAF Fairford

The Fairford Arrests: What Is Known - and What Remains Unproven

Five men remain in custody after three suspicious vehicles were reported near RAF Fairford. The police operation is confirmed; the motive, materials and any Iranian connection remain under investigation.

Caspian Keyes · 11d ago · 4 min

NHS England headquarters building viewed from outside

NHS bodies impose two-year minimum waits for ADHD and autism assessments

Four English integrated care boards have introduced minimum waits as demand and assessment costs rise, prompting patient groups to warn of a locked door rather than a waiting list.

Newsroom · 14d ago · 4 min