All news on the topic: John Healey

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Farage blasts “embarrassing” Navy shortfall after UK forced to borrow German warship
Nigel Farage has called Britain’s lack of available warships "embarrassing," stating it "belittles our nation" after the Defence Secretary admitted the UK had to borrow a German frigate.
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UK warship HMS Dragon deployed to Cyprus after delay following Iranian drone strike
British warship HMS Dragon has reached the eastern Mediterranean and is set to commence its operations to support Cyprus tonight, confirmed the Defence Secretary.
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Britain sends warship to eastern Mediterranean amid Iran conflict fears
Britain is preparing to send an evacuation ship to the Middle East if the war expands.
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RAF bases in Epstein trafficking chain: UK probes use of military airfields for “Lolita Express” flights
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a probe into whether RAF bases were used by sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
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UK prepares to seize Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker in potential military escalation against Moscow
The UK is threatening to seize a Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker in an escalatory move that could lead to the opening up of a new front against Moscow at a time when the country’s oil revenues are tumbling.
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Starmer condemns Trump’s claim UK troops were “off the frontline” in Afghanistan as insulting
The mother of a veteran who suffered horrific injuries condemns the US president’s comments as "the ultimate insult".
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John Healey says Nigel Farage endangers Britain’s national security by opposing troop deployment to Ukraine
Defence Secretary John Healey has said he would not trust Nigel Farage with Britain’s national security after the Reform UK leader said he would vote against plans to deploy British troops to Ukraine alongside France in the event of a peace deal.
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Commons defence committee warns UK ‘nowhere near ready’ to defend against war
A damning new report from the Commons Defence Committee has shown the UK is ’nowhere near’ where it should be to defend itself in case of a war.
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Officials unable to explain how £36m in Russian aircraft entered UK market
The government is trying to establish whether a multi-million-pound purchase of aircraft from Russia broke the UK’s sanctions regime.
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King Charles strips Prince Andrew of his last title and orders him to leave Royal Lodge
King Charles was seen putting on a brave face as he arrived at Sandringham before Andrew faced the final humiliation of losing his naval title.
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Former Duke of York stripped of vice-admiral rank amid Epstein fallout
The former Duke of York will lose his naval title, the defence secretary has said, as King Charles seeks to put an end to the scandal involving his brother’s connection with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Keir Starmer seals £8 billion fighter jet deal with Turkey during visit to Ankara
The agreement is the largest fighter jet deal in nearly 20 years.
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UK deploys officers to Israel as part of US-led mission overseeing Gaza truce
British troops have been sent to Israel to help monitor a fragile ceasefire in Gaza after a request from the US.
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UK to give military new powers to shoot down unidentified drones over bases
The UK military will be given new legal authority to shoot down unidentified drones that pose a threat to British bases, as the Ministry of Defence steps up efforts to address the growing threat from hostile states.
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Nathan Gill’s bribery plea exposes Russian money reaching Farage’s inner circle
On 26 September, former Welsh Brexit Party MEP and Reform UK official Nathan Gill pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to eight counts of bribery for accepting payments for making pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament both on television and in public forums.
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Britain will provide air defence over Poland amid Russian aggression
The UK will deploy RAF jets to Poland in response to Russian drones violating the country’s airspace.
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UK to join NATO operation strengthening eastern flank after Russian drone incursions
The UK will join NATO efforts to strengthen its eastern flank after Russia sent drones into Polish airspace this week.
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Poland invokes Article 4 after Russian drones shot down over its territory
Defense secretary John Healey has asked UK armed forces “to look at options to bolster Nato’s air defence over Poland” following a Russian drone attack overnight.
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Defense Secretary confirms that military bases are being considered for temporary asylum accommodation
Military sites may be used temporarily to house people seeking asylum as Keir Starmer is "absolutely determined" to end the use of hotels earlier than planned, a senior cabinet minister has said.
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UK to offer troops for Ukraine security but rules out frontline combat with Russia
The head of the British armed forces will inform his American counterparts that the UK is prepared to deploy troops to defend Ukraine’s skies and seas, but not to the frontline with Russia, as planning intensifies for a postwar settlement.
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MoD faces £850m fallout as lawyers target huge compensation claims
Law firms have started enrolling claimants to capitalize on the Afghan data breach, with each one potentially receiving up to £250,000 in compensation.
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France vows to intercept migrant boats before they depart for Britain — plan ahead of summit with Starmer
France has agreed to draw up a plan to stop small boats in the English Channel with new patrol vessels.
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UK to build up to 12 new nuclear submarines and invest £15 billion in nuclear program
The UK is set to build up to 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines and invest £15 billion in its warhead programme, under its strategic defence review.
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Next-generation cyberwar: UK to spend £1 billion on artificial intelligence and combat networks
The British military is poised to invest over £1 billion in artificial intelligence and a new offensive cyber unit, the Defence Secretary has announced.
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“Keyboard is the new weapon”: Britain prepares cyber response to Kremlin after thousands of attacks
The UK military is enhancing its offensive capabilities to carry out cyber attacks against hostile nations such as Russia.