Bullying Complaints In Ministry Of Defence Soar Over Four Years
Bullying complaints made by civilian workers in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have surged over four years, according to new data released by ministers.
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UK Increasing Diplomatic Engagement To End Houthi Attacks On Red Sea
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that "diplomatic engagement" would be increased to aid UK and US efforts to end Houthi rebel attacks on ships in the Red Sea, following a second joint airstrike operation targeting Houthi operations.
Former Middle East Minister Says UK Has "Missed Opportunities" To Bring Stability To Yemen
As the UK and US continue to carry out joint air strikes against the Houthis in Yemen to little avail, former Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood has warned that the UK government must learn from past mistakes in the region.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps Says "Peace Dividend Is Over"
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said 2024 will be a crucial year in which the UK and its allies must make a "stark choice" to defend themselves against growing international threats.
Cross Party Alliance Calls For IRGC To Be Proscribed As Terrorist Group
A cross-party group of MPs has reiterated calls for the government to designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, a year after suggestions such a move could be considered.
Questions surround Canada's promise of air defence system for Ukraine one year on
Ukraine's president says getting air defence systems onto the battlefield is the top priority in the new year, but the system Canada promised a year ago still hasn't been delivered — and it's not clear when it will be.
Red Sea: UK defence secretary says British forces will repel Houthi attacks
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said British forces are ready to act against Houthi rebels that target cargo ships in the Red Sea.