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Call for independent body to review minister's spending

The coalition wants a review of the communications minister's spending as she comes under renewed fire for the cost of taxpayer-funded trips.

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Missing RFA Sailor Case Raises Tough Question: Is Britain's Naval Workforce Stretched Too Thin?

The extensive search for a missing Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailor off Ireland's coast has ended, raising questions about whether Britain's naval workforce is under increasing strain.

International Business Times UK

Search ends for UK Navy crew member off north-west coast of Ireland

The Ministry of Defence said the missing RFA Tidesurge crew member has not been found and their family has been informed.

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Prince William Calls Flying His Happy Place During Visit To RAF Benson

Prince William shared a heartfelt reflection on his time as a Royal Air Force pilot, describing flying as his “happy place” during a recent visit to RAF

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“I Can’t Blame Him”: Serviceman’s Viral Reaction To Kate Middleton Sparks Internet Frenzy

During her visit to an air force base, Kate Middleton was seen interacting with a uniformed man, whom netizens claimed was utterly captivated by her presence.

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Kate Middleton’s RAF Visit Goes Viral After Serviceman’s Reaction Caught On Camera

During her visit to an air force base, Kate Middleton was seen interacting with a uniformed man, whom netizens claimed was utterly captivated by her presence.

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Princess Kate Brings Boardroom Basics to a Royal Air Force Base—And Shares a Sweet Fashion Moment With a Young Fan

The Princess of Wales wore a familiar Prince of Wales check suit for her trip to RAF Coningsby.

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Battle of Britain anniversary ‘reminds us of values that bind us together’ – PM

The ceremony marked the 85th anniversary of the victory by Royal Air Force pilots and aircrew during the Battle of Britain in 1940.

Evening Standard

UK fighter jets in first Nato mission over Poland since Russian drones incident

The Government said further air defence would be provided to Poland on Monday.

Evening Standard

Fact check: UK tanker aircraft cannot refuel Israeli jets

Claims have circulated about a British military plane in Qatar.

The Independent UK

Royal Air Force pilot able to return to flying jets after ‘revolutionary’ cancer scan

New cancer scan ‘extended’ Royal Air Force pilot's life and enabled him to ‘continue serving’ the country

The Independent UK

Air Marshall Harv Smyth named as new head of the Royal Air Force

Air Marshal Smyth’s appointment follows a series of promotions to command positions since becoming an Air Commodore in 2015.

The Independent UK

Pro-Palestinian activists due to appear court after damaging planes at RAF base

Four people are set to appear in a London courtroom over charges connected to an incident involving damage to Royal Air Force planes

The Independent UK

Britain’s stranded F-35 fighter jet is a test of its trust in India

ANALYSIS: Experts tell Arpan Rai there should be nothing to worry about between two strategic allies – but the longer the Lightning jet remains stuck out in monsoon rains in Kerala, the greater the chances are of it sowing discord between London and New Delhi

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UK counter-terrorism police arrest four in connection with jet vandalism at RAF base

The arrests come in the same week as the British government said it would ban the pro-Palestinian activist group Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws after the Brize Norton break-in.

Evening Standard

PM to announce ‘biggest strengthening of UK nuclear posture in a generation’

The decision represents a victory for the Royal Air Force.

Euronews

UK police search for pro-Palestinian activists over damage to two jets at RAF Brize Norton

The two suspects sprayed red paint into the planes' turbine engines with repurposed fire extinguishers and caused further damage with crowbars, the group claiming to behind the attack said.

The Independent UK

Pro-Palestinian activists say they damaged planes on a UK air force base

British police say they are searching for suspects after pro-Palestinian activists claimed to have broken into a Royal Air Force Base and damaged two planes with red paint

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Evening Standard

Pro-Palestine activists damage RAF planes at Brize Norton as PM hits out at 'act of vandalism'

Commentators have said the protest is an ‘embarrassing’ breach of security at the RAF base

The National (Scotland)

Jeremy Corbyn to table Chilcot-style Gaza inquiry bill in the Commons

JEREMY Corbyn will table legislation for a Chilcot-style public inquiry into the UK’s role in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza ...

Evening Standard

Shoppers face price rises as Houthis continue Red Sea disruption, Healey warns

It is the first time the RAF has struck Houthi targets in Yemen since May 2024, under Rishi Sunak’s administration.

The National (Scotland)

RAF jets launch airstrikes on Yemen for first time under Labour

Royal Air Force jets have attacked a drone manufacturing facility used by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen ...

Evening Standard

British jets bomb Houthi military target in Yemen

Defence Secretary John Healey said: ‘This action was taken in response to a persistent threat from the Houthis to freedom of navigation.’

The Independent UK

Vandalised Paddington Bear statue returns to town after being repaired

The Paddington Bear statue returned to Newbury, Berkshire, after it was damaged by two Royal Air Force engineers who stole it after a night out.

The Independent UK

Paddington’s coming home! Bear statue will be returned to town that ‘loves him so dearly’

The statue in Newbury, Berkshire, was damaged in March by two RAF engineers

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