Defence in the media: 13 March 2016
Here is a summary of the main defence related stories in the news this morning.
Here is a summary of the main defence related stories in the news this morning.
Today’s defence news includes coverage of yesterday’s announcement that veterans with an asbestos-related cancer will now be able to claim lump sum compensation following their campaign for fair treatment. ASBESTOS COMPENSATION The Independent reports that ‘scores’ of veterans dying from …
Making news today, Japan marks the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, and the Malaysian Prime Minister has confirmed aircraft wreckage found last week in the Indian Ocean is from Flight MH370.
On a quieter Saturday for UK Defence News, the papers widely cover the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, with yesterday's flypast which included Typhoons and Hurricanes, receiving strong coverage.
This morning’s broadcast and newspaper headlines include news of changes to the FCO’s travel advice for Tunisia, and further analysis of the Chancellor’s budget proposals.
This morning’s broadcast and newspaper headlines all lead with the Summer Budget. Politicians and business leaders offer their reactions to the measures introduced by the Chancellor yesterday
Today’s news includes plans for a permanent memorial to the victims of the Tunisian terrorist attack in Britain, and a site of remembrance for all British nationals killed in atrocities overseas.
Today sees further reporting of the Defence Secretary’s comments made in the House yesterday with coveragedebating whether military action against ISIL militants should be extended to Syria.
Many outlets today have reported on an interview the Defence Secretary gave to BBC Radio 4’s World at One (WATO) yesterday which focussed on combating ISIL.
Today’s broadcast news continues to feature the first repatriation of the first bodies of some of those British tourists who were killed by a gunman on a beach in Tunisia.