"Most of those who stayed in Mariupol or returned, did so to help their elderly parents or their sick grandparents, or because of their flat," he tells me over the phone after midnight so no-one will overhear.
"We have to have a steel industry that's ready for American defence," he said.The Sunday Times says the government has held "highly sensitive" talks about buying combat aircraft
The paper calls it "the biggest development in the UK's deterrent since the Cold War". Sir Keir Starmerthat the moment has arrived to "transform" how Britain is defended. Writing in the paper, the prime minister says Monday's defence review will restore war-fighting readiness as the central purpose of the armed forces.The Sunday Telegraph highlights a
who arrived in the UK in small boats on Saturday. It says the number of crossings so far this year is up more than 30% on the same period in 2024. According to the Mail on Sunday, the government's pledge to tackle illegal immigration was left "in tatters"while people scrambled to board the dinghies. The Home Office says it is strengthening international partnerships to tackle criminal gangs.
The Sunday Mirror says Boris Johnson's former government has been accused of
by the Covid counter-fraud commissioner. Tom Hayhoe is reported to have found that faulty Personal Protective Equipment bought during the pandemic was not checked before the warranties expired - meaning the costs must be written off. Former ministers have insisted that PPE helped save lives.The government has recognised there are problems with under-representation in the honours and an independent chair is being recruited to improve diversity and outreach.
"The government wants to ensure that the honours system reflects the diversity of UK society. Anyone can nominate someone who has made an exceptional contribution to be recognised," said a government spokesman.every week with our Royal Watch newsletter. Those outside the UK can
Cardiff is expected to host the opening ceremony of football's 2028 European Championships, a Senedd meeting has revealed.Wales was already due to