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Iran's fast boat attacks intensify Strait of Hormuz confrontation
Despite a major US fleet assembling in the region, Iranian fast boats continue to escalate pressure on shipping
Labour looks north for potential new leader after Manchester rivals hold summit
Prime Minister Keir Starmer placates parliament over flawed appointment of Mandelson as US ambassador
Starmer leadership questioned after his pick for Washington post failed security vetting
Top Foreign Office civil servant sacked after fresh revelations on Peter Mandelson appointment
Three US aircraft carrier groups and 10 destroyers blockade Strait of Hormuz
American forces face dangers from shore and sea as they target Iran shipments
UK defence spending tips 'backwards' despite rising threats
Ex-army chief accuses government of ignoring strategic review calling for instant military cash boost
Special reportA $30bn bill: The cost of America's war on Iran
After six weeks of aerial bombardment, the cost in munitions expenditure and damage inflicted by the enemy is unprecedented given the time period
UK ship carrying mine-sweeping drones to be based in Oman
Vessel expected to operate from Duqm to counter threats in the Strait of Hormuz
Starmer and Macron challenge Trump over US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Prime Minister insists UK will not get 'dragged into war' with Iran, but will offer minesweepers to help shipping
From grime to glory: How Manchester became a regional powerhouse
UK city embraced global investment to transform post-industrial landscape into a modern, thriving economy
Can Cheongung-II missile defence production expand in 2026?
South Korean weapons cost a third of Patriot systems and made successful combat debut intercepting Iranian projectiles
UK set to approve new gasfield in North Sea amid fuel shortage concerns
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband 'minded' to give development green light as Labour responds to impact of war
UK's next-generation minehunter drones will patrol Strait of Hormuz
Minister makes summit pledge to tackle threats in waterway after war
Only might on Nato scale can reopen Strait of Hormuz, says former UK military chief
David Richards worries that Washington's plans for coalition are too tentative
Pentagon has options for Kharg Island and unlocking the Strait of Hormuz
US soldiers on Iranian territory under consideration, says President Donald Trump
Keir Starmer to meet energy chiefs as fears of UK fuel shortage grow
Prime Minister hosts round-table at Downing Street as Britain told to prepare for knock-on effects of Iran war disruption
