The likely next chancellor has staked his government on a move to increase military spending. But the window for change is ...

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Germany’s likely next leader Friedrich Merz was set yesterday to defend his unprecedented plans to massively ramp up defense ...

Germany's likely next leader Friedrich Merz said Thursday urgent action was needed to boost the country's under-resourced ...

Keir Starmer is abolishing NHS England to bring management of the health service "back into democratic control". His health secretary said it would ensure the NHS delivers better care and better ...

Our political editor Beth Rigby says it is clear Sir Keir Starmer "really does believe in" reform, as he confirmed he will abolish NHS England. But, she says, at the heart of his announcement is a ...