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'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
US Treasury secretary says short-term economic pain worth long-term security
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
Can we afford to keep the UK safe?
Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'.
Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use
NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.
Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993
The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia said it would not abide by any agreements of the meeting in Washington.
US Treasury secretary says short-term pain worth long-term security
Scott Bessent said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
US Treasury secretary says short-term economic pain worth long-term security
Scott Bessent said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
Number of asylum hotels falls to 185 after 11 close
The government says the fall is partly due to housing people in alternative sites such as military barracks.
Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona begins
The first trial - which saw members of Maradona's medical team accused of poor care - collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court.
Baby abandoned by roadside is now changing lives
Becky Chaplain, an occupational therapist, is now helping burns patients in West Africa.
UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".
UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".
UFOs and a Tardis - why unusual holiday stays are booming
It looks like a space craft has landed but it's one of a growing trend for quirky places to take a break.
As former Nato chief warns about defence spending, how much has the military shrunk?
BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.
As former Nato chief warns about defence spending, how much has the military shrunk?
BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.
As former Nato chief warns about defence spending, how much has the military shrunk?
BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.
Farmers protest rising costs with traffic disruption
Farmers say they are being hit on several fronts, with the price of fuel and fertiliser all facing a hike.
Driver jailed after his crane hit mum pushing pram
A man is jailed after Rebecca Ableman, 30, was hit by loose equipment on the back of a truck.
Driver jailed after his crane hit mum pushing pram
A man is jailed after Rebecca Ableman, 30, was hit by loose equipment on the back of a truck.
Criticism of complacency on defence spending will sting government
The government faces tough questions about the ability to defend the UK, writes Jonathan Beale.