Britain's readiness is measured not by the equipment the Army buys but by whether its soldiers can deploy, fight and sustain operations under fire. As the Budget approaches, Great British PAC examines the cumulative effect of Labour's defence spending decisions on armoured capability, battlefield sustainability and the welfare of the people asked to do the fighting.

Two hundred and twenty years ago today, the great Admiral Nelson made decisions that not only sealed his fate but forever etched his legacy...

The Metropolitan Police spent two days assessing a post on X and has now closed the matter. No charge will follow. But the episode has turned attention back to a decision that has never been put right: the agreement to hand sovereignty over the Chagossian homeland to Mauritius. We have been fighting that decision in the courts for more than a year, and on 5 November we will be back.

Their Majesties The King and Queen will undertake an Autumn Tour from Tuesday 27th October to Wednesday 4th November 2026. This will include visits...