Daily updates of how defence is reported in the UK media
Among widespread reporting on Defence matters this weekend there was particular focus on EU Migration, the UK Government’s response to the Nepal earthquake and newspaper reports about nuclear safety and security in the Royal Navy.
...relief effort in Nepal, are still in India, where they have been for two weeks. Both articles suggest that a decision will be taken soon on whether the Chinooks will...
...Led by the Cabinet Office, Whitehall departments including the MOD are now taking forward initial work for the exercise. Migrant smuggling The Daily Mail writes that British troops could enter...
...them safely to land as soon as possible. Read more here. Baltic Air Policing It is reported, including in The Mail Online, Express and Mirror, that RAF Typhoon jets operating...
Today’s broadcast news continues to focus on newly appointed Cabinet ministers. Elsewhere news has broken that Nepal has been hit by another earthquake of 7.4 magnitude broke this morning.
...VE Day. The veterans marched past Parliament, down Whitehall, and on to Horseguards parade, where they were met by the Prince of Wales. Coverage reflects the importance of remembering great...
Syrian moderate opposition There is widespread coverage, including on BBC News and in this morning’s Times, Daily Mail, Daily Express, Daily Mirror, Daily Telegraph, Guardian and The Sun, which all...
...rewarded with a £285,000 salary and £250,000 performance-related annual bonus, making him the highest earner in Whitehall. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: I am delighted to welcome Tony Douglas into...
Falkland Islands It is widely reported, including in The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Mail and The Guardian, that Britain is to boost its defenceson the Falkland Islands following Defence Secretary...
Falkland Islands The Sun has reported on this morning’s front page that the Defence Secretary will tell MPs that he is ordering a significant increase to the South Atlantic islands’...
