Former Defence Secretary John Healey advocated for the UK to join the Canada-spearheaded Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) to secure additional defence funding, a move reportedly resisted by the Treasury. Healey resigned over insufficient defence spending, while the DSRB is set for launch at a NATO summit.
A significant fire at a Golders Green supermarket, with residential flats above, has necessitated the deployment of approximately 100 firefighters. London Fire Brigade units from Willesden, Finchley, and West Hampstead are on the scene, addressing the blaze that began shortly after 06:45 BST. Authorities have implemented road closures in the vicinity and advised local residents to keep windows and doors shut due to the substantial smoke output.
A lorry fire on the A9 south of Dunkeld has led to the complete closure of the motorway in both directions, with emergency services on site and police confirming the route will remain shut for the entire day due to extensive damage.
