A counter-terror database designed to prevent criminals and extremists from entering Britain undetected, breaks down twice a week on average, and is expected to cost £275 million to repair, a report has found.
The UK Armed Forces are set to contribute a number of defence assets to support Malta’s security operation for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2015.
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a new £5 million funding initiative to support the commonwealth unit and strengthen its ability to counter extremist narrative.
Chancellor George Osborne confirmed in the Spending Review that nine new prisons will be built, while Holloway women’s prison in London is set to be closed as part of modernisation of estate.
The Spending Review revealed no real-term cuts in police budgets in England, contradicting previous speculation that police budgets would see annual cuts of four per cent.
A few days on from the National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review, Chancellor George Osborne has reiterated that the UK will meet its NATO target of spending two per cent of national income on defence.
An £18 million complex at RAF Waddington, designed to support the RAF’s new Rivet Joint electronic surveillance aircraft has been officially opened by HRH The Earl of Wessex.
