security
Tributes to former construction boss who lost eight workers in IRA’s Teebane atrocity, five years after son was shot dead
Cedric Blackbourne had named firm Teebane victims worked for after RUC officer son, who was murdered by IRA in Newry
Nato chief urges European allies to ramp up defence spending
Mark Rutte’s call comes as the world prepares for a second Donald Trump presidency in the US.
Unidentified drones spotted over three US airbases in Britain, USAF confirms
The incidents, which occurred between November 20 and 22, saw drones spotted over RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell.
New defence agreement will bolster European security, say UK and Germany
The allies signed the deal amid concerns about Russia and the prospect of weakened US commitments to European security.
UK and Germany sign ‘landmark’ defence agreement
The deal will see German planes operating from a Scottish airbase and increase co-operation on developing new equipment.
UK and Germany agree defence pact in face of growing Russian threat
The deal will see German planes fly from a Scottish RAF base and lead to closer collaboration on developing new military equipment.
Starmer must get on with scheme to protect UK from covert influence, says Sunak
Former prime minister Rishi Sunak raised concerns over the implementation of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.
Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at London gig
It is understood that the Prime Minister and his family talked with the pop star and her mother for around 10 minutes.
No 10 rejects suggestion PM’s Taylor Swift tickets were ‘thank you’ for security
Number 10 insisted that operational decisions are ‘ultimately’ taken independently by Scotland Yard.
New baggage rules announced as £3 million security upgrade completed at Belfast City Airport
Passengers departing Belfast City airport will be able to keep liquids and electronics in their cabin baggage as they move through security.