Day: April 18, 2026
UK to make ‘wide-ranging military contribution’ to mission, says top diplomat
April 18, 2026Britain will make “a wide-ranging military contribution” to an international mission to protect shipping in the vital Strait of Hormuz trade artery, the UK ambassador to the US has said. The commitment by Sir Christian Turner comes amid long-running concerns over the state of the nation’s armed forces and warnings of under-funding. Only this week, Labour […]
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Estimated declaration times for May 7 local and mayoral elections
April 18, 2026Voters will go to polling stations on May 7 in the biggest test at the ballot box for political parties since Labour won the general election in July 2024. Almost 25,000 candidates are fighting to be elected to more than 5,000 seats on 136 councils across England, with Reform UK fielding around 4,800, less than […]
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