Defence Select Committee27 Jan 2026UK wants to use oil from shadow fleet to fund Ukraine war effortDefence Secretary John Healey says the UK is working with allies on plans to seize sanctions-busting Russian vessels.27 Jan 20262 Dec 2025Army fixing 6,000 support trucks grounded over safety issuesDefence Minister Luke Pollard tells MPs fixing safety issues when they are reported is standard practice.2 Dec 202519 Nov 2025UK lacks plan to defend itself from invasion, MPs warnA highly critical report says the UK does not have the resources it needs to deal with complex military threats.19 Nov 202511 Dec 2024Damp and mouldy housing could see personnel leave militaryMPs want to see military housing improved but say they are "not confident" funds will be available.11 Dec 202428 Mar 2024New wargaming hub 'to change UK defence culture'The Ministry of Defence formally launches its first-ever hub for wargaming and testing strategies.28 Mar 20244 Feb 2024UK forces not ready for intensive war, MPs warnThe armed forces are losing people faster than they can recruit them, says committee of MPs.4 Feb 202426 Sep 2023'Wrong' to ban army personnel from housing inquiryGrant Shapps is criticised for banning armed forces from giving evidence to select committee inquiry.26 Sep 202328 Jul 2022Cuts leave military at risk as threats rise - MPsThe Ukraine war and return of the Taliban in Afghanistan expose flaws in UK defence plans, says a report.28 Jul 202224 Jul 2021Women denied justice in the military, say MPsVeterans describe a "boys' club" where sex assaults were hushed up and complaining could be career-ending.24 Jul 2021...
