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Now may be a difficult time to increase defence spending, but it is necessary

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The long-delayed defence investment strategy must define clear objectives and a credible means to pay for them

The Independent UK

Bunker busters and a Burger King: a visual guide to US military bases on British soil

War with Iran has brought 15 American sites across the UK countryside firmly into the spotlight

The Guardian - UK

‘Nato is in America’s interests’: British PM Keir Starmer defends alliance after US withdrawal threat

Responding to Trump's withdrawal threats, Starmer emphasised NATO's mutual security benefits and the need to strengthen it. Discussions also covered the fragile Iran conflict and restoring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

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UK puts Chagos sovereignty plan on hold following opposition from Trump

The UK has paused plans to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, throwing the future of a long-negotiated deal into uncertainty as London seeks backing from Washington.

Radio France Internationale

Tories would reinstate two-child benefit cap to fund defence, says Badenoch

Conservative leader promises biggest peacetime rearmament effort in UK history if her party is re-elected

The Guardian - UK

'I'm fed up': Why mild annoyance at Donald Trump might not help Keir Starmer politically

Trump has treated the UK the way he has treated Europe, NATO and anyone else he thinks is not carrying its water. Starmer, in contrast, has tried to draw a line. He has said Britain will not repeat the “mistakes of Iraq” and will act only on a “lawful basis”.…

The Times of India

Swinney demands greater engagement with UK Government over Gulf conflict

Scottish First Minister John Swinney wrote to the Prime Minister setting out his concerns.

Evening Standard

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Secret discussions on resettling Chagos Islands after Starmer pauses Mauritius deal

Exclusive: The development comes as representatives of the Chagossians have asked the United Nations to intervene to prevent Keir Starmer ‘committing a crime against humanity’

The Independent UK

Badenoch warns Trump represents the new US normal and vows to increase UK army by 20,000

The Tory leader has warned that US policy of turning its back on Europe will not go away when Donald Trump is replaced as US president

The Independent UK

UK government ‘pauses’ Chagos deal amid Trump criticism

The proposed £35 billion agreement includes a plan to lease back the crucial UK-US military base on Diego Garcia

The Independent UK

UK forced to shelve Chagos Islands legislation after US dropped support

Officials accept that time has run out to pass law to allow transfer of islands to Mauritius

The Guardian - UK

'Will only proceed with US support': UK pulls out of Chagos deal after Donald Trump's criticism

Britain's proposed Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius has stalled due to US approval uncertainties, particularly Donald Trump's opposition. The agreement, which would transfer sovereignty while leasing Diego Garcia, faces legislative hurdles before Parliament dissolves. Officials emphasize the deal's dependence on US backing for the strategic base's security, leaving its future…

The Times of India

Is Iran Trump’s Suez crisis, or just a passing thunderstorm?

Britain’s standing in the world was never the same after its assault on Egypt in 1956. Now the US risks repeating history in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

Power in Scotland will be the SNP’s to lose once again

ANALYSIS : It will be Labour and Conservative failures, rather than any SNP success, that set the nationalists on course for a fifth consecutive term at Holyrood. As Sean O’Grady explains, the result of the 2026 Scottish parliamentary election will have an air of ‘unfinished business’

The Independent UK

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Sending UK ships to police Strait of Hormuz ‘a fantasy’, ex-defence secretary warns

Ben Wallace accuses government of ‘taking the public for fools’ – as peace talks to end Donald Trump’s war get underway

Evening Standard

UK to host more talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz shipping route

Euronews

JD Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US during planned talks in Pakistan

The US vice president said he was "looking forward to negotiations" in Pakistan as UK Prime Minister Starmer classified the ceasefire as "fragile".

The Guardian - UK

Remaining in Nato is in best interests of US, says Keir Starmer

PM pushes back after Trump’s threats to leave alliance and says European members must do more in light of Iran war

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Evening Standard

Airports warn of ‘systemic’ jet fuel shortage if Strait of Hormuz stays closed

Airports Council International wrote a letter to the European commissioners for energy and transport and tourism.

Evening Standard

O’Neill and Little-Pengelly call for decisive action from Starmer on fuel costs

They have asked the Government to look at reducing fuel duty and a ⁠comprehensive cost-of-living support package among other measures.

The Independent UK

Trump warns ‘no nuclear weapons’ ahead of high stakes peace talks with Iran

Donald Trump is under renewed pressure to find a lasting peace agreement as inflation climbs to two-year high

Evening Standard

Zack Polanski's Greens storm onto Nigel Farage's Reform turf winning in Kent ahead of May elections

Green strategists believe that some voters desperate for change are switching to their party from Reform as they offer a more appealing message and policies

Euronews

Strait of Hormuz falls outside NATO's remit, Spain says after Trump's ultimatum

"NATO will not participate in this war," the Spanish foreign minister said as Donald Trump ramps up pressure on allies to help restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Independent UK

Reform takes aim at Keir Starmer with new local election slogan

Nigel Farage unveiled Reform UK's local election slogan, 'Vote Reform. Get Starmer out,' targeting Sir Keir Starmer. Farage branded Sir Keir the 'most unpopular prime minister in living memory' and the 'least patriotic prime minister in history'. The slogan will be used ahead of the May elections in Wales, Scotland,…

Euronews

Overlooked IRGC institution holds key to Iran's Hormuz approach, expert warns

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire is already faltering, with Tehran still blocking the Strait of Hormuz navigation in protest against Israel’s attacks in Lebanon. A leading Iran expert indicates Tehran's Hormuz strategy could be part of a well-established strategy.

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