Oliver Trapnell

4 days ago | gbnews.com | George Bunn |Oliver Trapnell

Sir Keir Starmer's plans to make Britain a "battle-ready" nation have been overshadowed by a funding row as senior Labour figures have warned tax rises will be needed to pay for it. A new defence review has warned Britain faces a "new era of threat" and must rebuild its military to prepare for war. The Prime Minister said that the UK will move to "war-fighting readiness" ahead of the review, which he said would create a "battle-ready, armour clad" nation.

1 week ago | gbnews.com | Oliver Trapnell

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Ottawa on Monday for the monarch's first visit to Canada since becoming head of state. Prime Minister Mark Carney greeted the royal couple as they disembarked from the Royal Canadian Air Force plane that had flown them from RAF Brize Norton. The visit holds significant symbolic importance, showing support for the nation that recognises Charles as sovereign but is coveted by US President Donald Trump as a potential "51st state".

1 week ago | gbnews.com | Oliver Trapnell

Sir Keir Starmer has sent his thoughts to those injured and affected by a car ramming incident in Liverpool. Merseyside Police confirmed a man has been detained after a car collided with pedestrians in Liverpool city centre during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade. Emergency services rushed to Water Street after Merseyside Police were contacted just after 6pm on Monday with reports of the incident. The car stopped at the scene and a man was detained by police.

1 week ago | gbnews.com | Oliver Trapnell

Today marks the Spring Bank Holiday across the UK, a day when many will enjoy a well-deserved break from work. Bank holidays have been a fixture in British life since 1871, when they were formally recognised by an Act of Parliament. The name stems from the original purpose of these holidays - days when banks were permitted to close. Soon after, other businesses and schools began following suit.

1 week ago | msn.com | Oliver Trapnell

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