Donald Trump's recent comments regarding NATO have cast a shadow over efforts to bolster European defence capabilities at a key security conference. His assertions about defence spending are seen as hindering the alliance's operational unity.
The UK government has committed £120 million to bolster the nation's ceramics sector. The funding, allocated to address operational costs and facilitate investment in energy-efficient equipment, comes as the industry faces collapses and job losses amidst rising energy prices and international competition.
Russian fighter jets intercepted an unarmed Royal Air Force RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace over the Black Sea, leading to a formal protest from London.
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from the Labour front bench, declaring he had lost confidence in Keir Starmer's leadership. This move precipitates further instability within the party.
