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Southport murders: No 10 rejects calls to change law on whole-life sentences

Downing Street says whole-life terms cannot be extended to killers under age of 18 because of international law

The Guardian - UK

Rolls-Royce wins its biggest ever MoD deal with £9bn nuclear submarine contract

Agreement to make reactors for Royal Navy will create more than 1,000 jobs and safeguard 4,000 other roles

The Guardian - UK

International law stops whole-life sentence for Rudakubana, minister says

Defence Secretary John Healey suggested a UN convention on children’s rights stops Britain from being able to impose unlimited sentences on under-18s.

Evening Standard

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Britain’s response to Russian ‘spy ship’ is game of political messaging – for now

Deteriorating security environment and incidents in Baltic have forced military reassessment in northern Europe

The Guardian - UK

New £9bn deal nuclear submarines deal will create 1,000 jobs, ministers say as Reeves scrambles for growth

Announcement comes hours after Sainsbury’s says it will cut 3,000 jobs and close cafes following warning of Budget blow

The Independent UK

MoD strikes £9bn deal with Rolls Royce to help power UK nuclear submarines

The eight-year contract, dubbed Unity, is aimed at bolstering national security and the UK economy.

Evening Standard

Rolls-Royce wins £9bn nuclear submarine contract

The Unity contract will see Rolls Royce help out with nuclear reactors to power submarines

The Independent UK

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‘We see you’: How a Russian spy ship prompted a UK scramble

Secretary of State for Defence John Healey said the Russian spy ship entered British waters on Monday.

Al Jazeera

British Navy Increases Measures Against Russian Spy Ship

British navy steps up security in response to Russian spy vessel Yantar's presence in UK waters. UK deploys AI system Nordic Warden for enhanced surveillance.

Top News

Ukraine war briefing: Depends what Trump means by a ‘deal’, says Russia

US president threatens Putin with sanctions and tariffs; Bill Browder calls for all of Russia’s frozen $300bn to be spent arming Ukraine. What we know on day 1,065

The Guardian - AU

Royal Navy submarine used to warn off Russian spy ship loitering over cables

The nuclear-powered hunter-killer submarine surfaced close to the Yantar to let the Russian ship know it was being watched.

Evening Standard

British leaders could learn ‘lessons’ from Swedish government over Russia threat

Last year, authorities in Sweden distributed a pamphlet titled In Case Of Crisis Or War.

Evening Standard

Royal Navy tracks Russian ‘spy ship’ closely after it enters UK waters

Defence secretary tells Commons the Yantar had been ‘mapping the UK’s critical underwater infrastructure’

The Guardian - UK

Royal Navy tracks Russian spy ship in English Channel as John Healey warns Putin: ‘We see you’

Addressing the House of Commons, defence secretary said the spy ship is currently in the North Sea having passed through British waters

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Russian spy ship in UK waters warned off by Royal Navy

It marks the second time the Russian spy ship has been in British waters in recent months

Evening Standard

Royal Navy submarine surfaces close to Russian spy ship in British waters sending it packing

In a message to Vladimir Putin, Defence Secretary John Healey said ‘we see you, we know what you are doing and we will not shy away from robust action to protect this country’

Evening Standard

Royal Navy sub used to warn off Russian spy ship, Healey tells MPs

John Healey warned Vladimir Putin ‘we see you, we know what you are doing and we will not shy away from robust action’.

Evening Standard

UK troops touch down in Japan as countries’ defence ministers talk fighter jets

Defence Secretary John Healey has discussed a programme to develop new fighter jets with his Japanese counterpart.

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The Guardian - UK

I don’t want to hear MPs’ personal testimonies in parliament. Issues like assisted dying are for heads, not hearts

On matters of war, of life and death, we hear emotional stories from politicians. It may be engaging, but I’m not sure it is right, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP slams Labour minister over skyrocketing MoD spending plans

AN SNP MP has slammed Defence Secretary John Healey over the skyrocketing cost of the Ministry of Defence’s plan for equipment acquisition ...

The Independent UK

Prioritise cash for UK military over Mauritian demands on Chagos, say Tories

The UK Government’s agreement on the future of the Chagos Islands has run into trouble following elections in Mauritius and the United States.

The Independent UK

John Healey admits UK has not had any talks with Trump’s team over crumbling Chagos deal

Donald Trump’s team is looking for a way to veto the deal as a result of concerns over possible Chinese interference

The Independent UK

Healey: UK to lead operation on monitoring Russian shadow fleet

The reaction system, named Nordic Warden, comes after a power cable in the Baltic Sea was reportedly damaged on Christmas Day.

The Conversation

UK foreign policy: the top five priorities for 2025

The UK’s new government has now had six months to settle in to office. And by the general standards of new governments, Keir Starmer’s was well prepared in terms of foreign policy. Once in office, the government hit the ground running. Defence secretary John Healey visited Ukraine within 48 hours…

Evening Standard

Starmer and Zelensky discuss ‘refining’ UK training for Ukraine armed forces

The Prime Minister and the Ukrainian president spoke on Monday morning.

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