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Troop cuts are “madness” and will put the Army at breaking point, its former head has warned. General Lord Dannatt spoke out against the Government’s decision to cut the Army by 10,000 soldiers over the next few years, despite the war in Ukraine. It comes after Boris Johnson agreed to increase the defence budget to 2.5 per cent of GDP by the end of the decade. However, Lord Dannatt said it “makes no sense whatsoever” to go ahead with the cuts to troops, set out in last year’s Integrated Review, when Nato plans to put 300,000 troops at high readiness. “It’s a mere fact of life we’ll break the remainder of our Army if our Army is not large enough … to do what the government of the day wants us to do,” he told Sky News. “You can’t make people work endlessly with too small numbers. So numbers in the terms of our land forces really, really matter.” Lord Dannatt called on the Government to reverse the cuts and instead increase its investment in “our land warfighting … [Read more...] about Troop cuts will leave the Army at breaking point, says Lord Dannatt

Some 700,000 Ukrainian soldiers are now actively participating in defending the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a televised interview on Saturday. In comparison, Russia deployed anywhere between 100,000 to 190,000 troops when it launched its invasion on 24 February, with the exact numbers of currently active units unclear. Meanwhile, the Moscow forces continued their assault in the east after claiming victory in Mariupol on Friday as the last Ukrainian defenders holed up in Azovstal laid down their arms. Read more about the day's developments in our live blog below. 05.21.2022 10:03 Saturday's key points: Russia suspended its gas delivery to Finland on Saturday morning in response to the country's NATO membership bid. The Russian military says it has fully taken over the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol after the last Ukrainian fighters gave themselves up. Earlier, Moscow said more than 1,900 Ukrainian fighters … [Read more...] about 700,000 soldiers defending Ukraine now, Zelenskyy says, as battles rage in the Donbas

The old saying goes that "good manners cost nothing". But that simply isn't true on the UK's roads . Quite the contrary, in fact, as it turns out that politely thanking fellow motorists while driving could result in a large fine, according to the Highway Code. It has become customary in the UK for drivers to show their gratitude to fellow motorists whenever they carry out a favour like allowing them into a junction or lane or stopping to let them pass safely. Drivers will often display their appreciation to each other by waving to their counterpart or flashing their headlights. Using the hazards to thank another driver could result in a hefty fine ( Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Almost a third (29.1 per cent) of motorists choose to say "thank you" on the roads by waving, a survey by National Tyres and Autocare found. The research showed that around one in five (21.2 per cent) prefer to flash their headlights. Some 17.5 per cent said they like to flash … [Read more...] about Drivers could be hit by £1,000 fines for making commonly used ‘thank you gestures’

Britain will commit an extra 2,000 soldiers to defending Estonia under new Nato plans , the Defence Secretary has announced. Speaking at the Nato summit in Madrid, Ben Wallace said that the existing battlegroup deployment of about 900 soldiers would be permanently increased to brigade strength, taking the total committed force to about 3,000 troops in all. Not all units are expected to be based in the Baltic country at the same time, with some troops held on standby in the UK. Numbers in Estonia will be increased only in the event of heightened tensions with Russia, although the headquarters element is expected to be permanently stationed forward. Mr Wallace said: “If your brigade headquarters is forward and you have a battlegroup in the position, it is very quick to surge … and allows us to very quickly expand to three battlegroups”. “How forward and permanent we’ll be there… will all be worked out in [Nato’s] regional plans between now and Christmas. We stand … [Read more...] about Britain to commit 2,000 extra troops to Estonia as Nato ramps up defence

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have told Brits the government is ‘on your side’ when it comes to the spiralling cost-of-living crisis. But with food and petrol prices reaching fresh highs, plunging millions into financial distress, some might find their assurances hard to stomach. In an op-ed for the Sun on Sunday , the prime minister and chancellor outlined what they are calling ‘the single biggest tax cut in a decade’, worth £6 billion. Their measures include ‘a council tax rebate, a cut in fuel duty, at least £400 for every household to help with energy bills and at least £1,200 for the eight million most vulnerable ­households’. Mr Johnson and Mr Sunak said that when the National Insurance (NI) threshold rises this Wednesday from £9,880 to £12,570, it will save up to £330 a year for 30 million people. They claim the change will lift 2.2 million ­people out of paying any NI or income tax on their earnings. ‘We know it’s tough but we want you to know that … [Read more...] about Boris and Rishi announce £6,000,000,000 cost-of-living tax cut

On this "Face the Nation" broadcast moderated by Margaret Brennan: Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Rep. Adam Schiff , Democrat of California German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Dr. Henning Tiemeier of Harvard University Click here to browse full transcripts of "Face the Nation." MARGARET BRENNAN: I'm Margaret Brennan in Washington. And on this Fourth of July weekend on Face the Nation, we will look at the challenges facing an increasingly divided America. President Biden's message after a week of consultation with our closest allies on the issues threatening global stability: All is well with our friends. The biggest threat to the world view of America is from within. (Begin VT) JOE BIDEN (President of the United States): You haven't found one person - - one world leader to say America is going backwards. America is better positioned to lead the world than we ever have been. The one thing that has been destabilizing is the outrageous … [Read more...] about Full transcript of “Face the Nation” on July 3, 2022

Boris Johnson’s move to extend tariffs on imported steel by two years — a probable breach of World Trade Organisation rules — was welcomed by protectionist MPs from both sides of the political aisle. Industry also predictably lauded the decision, saying it will be protected from artificially cheap imports. Much like fishing, steel carries with it a disproportionate amount of political focus compared to its size — in 2020 the £2bn it contributed to the economy was the equivalent of just 0.1pc of total economic output and 1.2pc of manufacturing. But as the industry likes to point out: everything is made of steel. The metal goes into cars, aircraft, new buildings and the machinery that forms almost everything else. Without it, steel insiders say the logic of having a manufacturing industry in the UK would be considerably weaker — a fact that will not be lost on the Prime Minister. The move was pegged as an effort to “protect the steel sector”, Trade Secretary Anne-Marie … [Read more...] about With the Tories in turmoil, steel helps Boris Johnson show his mettle

The following is a transcript of an interview with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation." MARGARET BRENNAN: Good morning and welcome to Face the Nation. Thank you for joining us this holiday weekend. We begin today with immigration and the win for the Biden administration last week in the Supreme Court; that of the ending of President Trump's remain in Mexico policy. To discuss that and more we want to welcome Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to this broadcast. Mr. Secretary, good morning to you, happy early Fourth of July. HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY ALEJANDRO MAYORKAS: Good morning and the same wish to you, Margaret. Thank you. MARGARET BRENNAN: So what happens now that "remain in Mexico" is going away? Are you ending this policy immediately? And what happens to those individuals in the encampments waiting right across the border? SEC. MAYORKAS: Margaret, we were very pleased with the Supreme … [Read more...] about Transcript: Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on “Face the Nation,” July 3, 2022

By Jonathan Park & Pete Cooper Published 3 days ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing About 400,000 people are heading to the Silverstone Circuit for the British Grand Prix. For the circuit, Formula 1 fans and surrounding businesses in a small corner of Northamptonshire, it is the most important week of the year. Organisers say there has been unprecedented demand this year. Sir Lewis Hamilton might be out of the running for the championship this time, but that does not appear to have dampened the mood at Silverstone. 'Silverstone produces fantastic races' Stuart Pringle, the circuit's managing director, says because people buy their tickets early they have not been affected by the cost of living. "The fans really wanted to get out after Covid, we were sold out on race day by January and Saturday [qualifying] by April," he says. But he … [Read more...] about British Grand Prix: Silverstone fans prepare for a big weekend

STUFF Justine Shera shares her weight loss surgery journey When Justine Shera realised she was being a spectator in her son’s life due to her weight, she knew she had to do something about it. “I just had this epiphany moment crying like, oh my god, I'm just watching this little boy grow up, and his memories are going to be of dad playing with him and that's not going to involve me,” the 45-year-old New Plymouth woman says. After losing and gaining the same 40 kilograms three different times in her adult life, Shera decided to get $25,000 weight loss surgery to try and keep the weight off for good. She explained to 11-year-old son Aiden she was doing it for him. READ MORE: Desperate bid for 'life-changing' breast reduction surgery Woman loses over 80kg after lifelong body battle: 'I'm finally starting my life now' New Zealand woman Ariana Omipi loses half her body weight after surgery “I've talked to him a lot about this is something I'm doing because I … [Read more...] about The Taranaki mum who cashed in KiwiSaver to get life changing weight loss surgery