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Ex-British army chief calls on ministers to back MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor February 1, 2026

Nick Carter says easing controls on MDMA will allow drug to be used as alternative treatment for those with PTSDA former head of the British military is calling for the government to ease restrictions on the party drug MDMA so that it can be tested mor…

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Britain unlikely to assist US in possible attack on Iran – but may support Gulf if Tehran retaliates
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor January 29, 2026

Deployment of RAF Typhoon squadron to Qatar signals willingness to help protect country from counterattackBritain is unlikely to assist the US in an attack on Iran but a deployment of RAF Typhoons to Qatar last week signals a willingness to assist regi…

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British and French aircraft attack underground Islamic State weapons store in Syria
ByPA Media January 3, 2026

Guided bombs used to target tunnels at site near to city of Palmyra in raid intended to ‘eliminate dangerous terrorists’British and French aircraft have carried out a joint strike on an underground facility in Syria that had been occupied by Islamic St…

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Britain sends small number of troops to monitor Gaza ceasefire
BySammy Gecsoyler October 21, 2025

Defence secretary says UK will play ‘anchor role’ in US-led civil military coordination centreBritish troops have been sent to Israel to help monitor the ceasefire in Gaza after a request from the US.The defence secretary, John Healey, announced the de…

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Britain sends small number of troops to monitor Gaza ceasefire
BySammy Gecsoyler October 21, 2025

Defence secretary says UK will play ‘anchor role’ in US-led civil military coordination centreBritish troops have been sent to Israel to help monitor the ceasefire in Gaza after a request from the US.The defence secretary, John Healey, announced the de…

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Scotland bans arms companies that supply IDF from receiving financial aid
BySeverin Carrell Scotland editor September 3, 2025

Government says contractors seeking support must prove products will not be used by Israeli militaryThe Scottish government has banned arms companies which supply the IDF from getting grants and investment support, and will freeze support for trade wit…

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Scotland bans arms companies that supply IDF from receiving financial aid
BySeverin Carrell Scotland editor September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

Devolved government says contractors seeking support must prove products will not be used by Israeli military The Scottish government has banned arms companies which supply the IDF from getting grants and investment support, and will freeze support for…

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Palestine Action is part of Britain’s proud history of protest. Proscribing it is an assault on democracy | Suresh Grover
BySuresh Grover June 29, 2025

Through decades of anti-racist campaigning, I have seen that peaceful, direct action can be the only way to get results Suresh Grover is founder of the Southall Monitoring Group and has led campaigns to help the families of Stephen Lawrence, Zahid Mub…

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US request to UK over Iran would have raised legal questions, ex-adviser says
ByDan Sabbagh and Jessica Elgot June 22, 2025

Peter Ricketts says US likely to have decided it was better not to ask, after minister says no request was madeMiddle East crisis – latest updatesThe US did not ask to use UK airbases to support its overnight bombing of Iran because that would have req…

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Ministers urged to publish legal advice on UK involvement in Israel-Iran war
ByEleni Courea Political correspondent June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

Calls follow news that attorney general advised government to limit its involvement to defending alliesUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesMinisters are facing calls to publish legal advice given to the government on Israe…

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