Soldier's tragic inquest sees more than 1,000 military women share stories of rape, abuse and harassment - as Army chief tells senior officers to 'step up'

found 2025 › Feb › 19 (Wed) @ 06:48 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

In a letter seen by MailOnline, General Sir Roly Walker said he was 'disgusted' by allegations of sexual abuse and that the behaviour does not match 'our Values and Standards'.

British Army 'absolutely ready' if ordered to deploy to Ukraine

found 2025 › Feb › 19 (Wed) @ 06:48 UTC

a story from BBC › BBC News

It comes as 2,500 UK troops take part in Nato's largest exercise this year near Ukraine's border.

Russian Man Jailed 13 Years for Allegedly Trying to Join Ukrainian Army

found 2025 › Feb › 18 (Tue) @ 12:54 UTC

a story from The Moscow Times › The Moscow Times

Law enforcement authorities claimed that the man, Artem Konstantinov, contacted a Ukrainian army recruiter on Telegram.

Europe at war over Starmer's Ukraine peace plan: Germany's Scholz storms out of crisis summit and slams UK's 'completely premature' troops pledge - before crucial talks amid fears Trump will withdraw Army from Baltics and leave continent at Putin's mercy

found 2025 › Feb › 18 (Tue) @ 06:32 UTC

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz left a crisis summit in Paris between European leaders early and a 'little irritated' labelling the premier's calls as 'highly inappropriate'.

Ex-soldier describes Army's 'misogynistic culture'

found 2025 › Feb › 17 (Mon) @ 21:45 UTC

a story from BBC › BBC News

An inquest into the death of Gunner Jaysley Beck has found a culture of "vicious gossip" and sexism.

Soldier, 19, who took her own life following harassment in the army had split with instructor boyfriend a month earlier after he cheated on her, inquest hears

found 2025 › Feb › 17 (Mon) @ 17:57 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Jaysley Beck, 19, a Royal Artillery Gunner, had been in a relationship with Sergeant George Higgins for the majority of her time in the Army.

Army chief warns Keir Starmer his Premiership is heading for the 'dustbin of history' as he slams 'embarrassing' neglect of UK's armed forces amid growing threat from Putin

found 2025 › Feb › 16 (Sun) @ 10:30 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

EXCLUSIVE: Keir Starmer has been told he needs to increase UK defence spending dramatically to counter the threat of Putin or his Premiership could be consigned to the 'dustbin of history'.

Army helicopter may not have heard air traffic instruction before crash in DC

found 2025 › Feb › 15 (Sat) @ 09:30 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Transport safety board said recording suggests crew missed directive before crashing into passenger plane, killing 67

The crew of the helicopter that collided in midair with an American Airlines jet n…

Fatal mistake from air traffic control that may have led to Black Hawk helicopter crashing into DC plane

found 2025 › Feb › 15 (Sat) @ 09:30 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Investigators believe the Army helicopter crew involved in the midair collision near Washington, DC may have had inaccurate altitude readings and missed key air traffic control directions.

BMW driver reversed up busy A-road in road rage pursuit of coach with 80 children on board

found 2025 › Feb › 12 (Wed) @ 18:18 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Clint Hydes, 42, started following the coach in a reckless manner after his vehicle clipped the curb when exiting the Army and Navy Roundabout near Chelmsford, Essex