2025-06-03
Daily Express Front Page 3rd of June 2025
A former senior military figure criticises the PM for stalling on finalising a 3% defence budget, warning that such hesitation fails to meet pressing security obligations.
A former senior military figure criticises the PM for stalling on finalising a 3% defence budget, warning that such hesitation fails to meet pressing security obligations.
Over-18s could be offered a paid ‘gap year’ in the Army, Navy and RAF to boost recruitment and awareness among school-leavers, with calls on the PM to confirm funding commitments for these new Armed Forces initiatives.
Authorities have begun new searches involving over twenty sites linked to a German suspect, in pursuit of fresh leads on Madeleine’s disappearance.
A newly published strategic defence review places submarines at the core of bolstering the nation’s naval capabilities, reflecting the government’s commitment to securing maritime interests and modernising its military approach.
An inquest is examining the death of a soldier who was found in his barracks after going missing for three weeks, with questions raised over alleged bullying and the unclear cause of his demise.
Investigators, including German personnel, have commenced an extensive search of wells and surrounding land in Praia da Luz in pursuit of fresh leads regarding a missing girl.
Bessent asserts that the US will not default, as market data exposes ongoing investor jitters around diverging yields and budget proposals, prompting fresh debate over financial stability.
Britain will acquire up to 12 new nuclear-powered submarines, as the PM emphasises the nation’s readiness to stand firm with the West amid the conflict with Russia.
Small boat smugglers have been described as running a “taxi-like” service across the Channel, as record-breaking numbers of arrivals triggered claims Britain has “lost control of its borders.”
A newly published defence review has sparked controversy by revealing a minister’s apparent reversal on previously promised funding, prompting debate over whether the government’s commitment to maintaining a strong and well-resourced security framework remains intact.