The British defence review was asked to make its recommendations within the budgetary constraints of spending 2.5% of GDP on defence. But it is already clear that to meet its goals of transforming Britain’s armed forces, to make them ready for war, there’ll have to be more money. The review welcomes the government’s “ambition” to...
Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurak BBC In the first week of 2025, Nigel Farage told me his ultimate goal was to become prime minister. It stuck in my mind that he chose to add: “I’m not joking.” Nobody in the two traditional main parties finds his stunning success this week funny. “Farage is...
Rashford has now made 11 appearances with six starts. The 27-year-old has three goals and has created 19 chances in 607 minutes on the pitch. Malen’s Villa career has been more of a slow burner, but his confidence will be boosted by a fine performance as a substitute capped with a goal. There was undoubtedly...
Miller’s father Lee – a former Scotland striker – thinks “respectful and confident” Lennon gave an “excellent” account of himself when speaking to the media. But, speaking on the BBC’s Scottish Football Podcast, he said his boy was struck by a bout of “word vomit”. “I spoke to him when I came home from work...