The British Army is currently facing scrutiny regarding its procurement practices after it was revealed that soldiers have been using Chinese-made 3D printers to manufacture weapons. The Defence Secretary has
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The Labour government has decided to impose a ban on Ming Yang, a Chinese wind turbine manufacturer, over potential national security threats. This decision comes amidst increasing scrutiny of foreign
The UK military is poised to allocate £95 million towards enhancing the country’s air defence radar network. This initiative aims to address the ongoing concerns regarding interference from offshore wind
The FBI has made significant arrests in a case involving a technology company accused of smuggling billions of dollars’ worth of artificial intelligence microchips to China. This operation has raised
Ed Miliband has facilitated a significant shift in Britain’s energy investment landscape by permitting greater engagement from Chinese companies in the country’s energy infrastructure. This development comes amidst rising concerns
Rachel Reeves, the Shadow Chancellor, is under pressure from military leaders regarding defence spending, as the Ministry of Defence warns that current budgets will not suffice to meet the UK’s
Hypersonica, a European firm dedicated to developing hypersonic missile systems, has successfully raised €23 million from investors. This funding round was facilitated by strong demand signals from the British government,
Military leaders have alerted Sir Keir Starmer that the existing commitments to defence spending necessitate an additional £28 billion in funding. This warning comes amidst a backdrop of growing concerns
US tech firm Palantir has secured a significant multimillion-pound contract with the British military, prompting discussions regarding potential national security implications. The company has asserted that the agreement does not
Sir Keir Starmer has withdrawn his proposed legislation regarding the Chagos Islands following significant pushback from the United States. The Prime Minister had asserted that the arrangement between the UK
Plans for a new Chinese embassy, proposed to be built on the site of the Old Royal Mint Court in London, have been approved despite significant security apprehensions. The decision
China’s access to sensitive NHS health data poses a substantial security risk for the United Kingdom, according to Sir Gavin Williamson. The former defence secretary has issued a stark warning
The UK government has launched a security investigation into a reported vulnerability that could allow hundreds of Chinese-made electric buses to be remotely deactivated mid-transit. Officials are collaborating with the
Zhang Xuezheng, the enigmatic billionaire entrepreneur behind China’s technology behemoth Wingtech, finds himself at the heart of an international row poised to disrupt Europe’s automotive sector. At age 50, Zhang—often
Ministers are under renewed pressure to force the sale of Nexperia’s microchip facility in Stockport, following robust warnings from senior political figures regarding the potential national security risks associated with
China has issued a firm warning that it may withdraw future investments in the United Kingdom if Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer moves to halt a proposed £1.5 billion wind
