A major British Army garrison in North Yorkshire
Col Samantha Shepherd has been cleared by a military court board of a charge of conduct prejudicial to good order and service discipline in connection with the handling of sexual assault allegations raised by Gunner Jaysley Beck. Maj James Hook's trial continues as the case against both officers unfolds in North Yorkshire.
The UK has granted Ukraine access to declassified blueprints for British-made components used in the Scalp missile, the European-produced version of the Storm Shadow. Russia has warned of consequences and highlighted potential threats to UK bases in Europe as Kyiv deepens its defense production.