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People pay their respects during the Armistice Day service at the Portsmouth WW1 Memorial in Guildhall Square.

'Beautiful' Armistice Day service honours fallen - veterans in tears

Remembrance Sunday service at Portsmouth Guildhall Square on Sunday 8th November 2026.

51 emotional pictures from Portsmouth Remembrance Sunday service

Thousands of digital Veterans ID Cards have been rolled out since they launched. Pictured: Veterans marching at the 2025 Remembrance Sunday service in Portsmouth at Guildhall Square.

Thousands of veterans ID cards rolled out since launch

Gosport MP Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative, questioned prime minister Andy Burnham on what conversations are happening with France regarding migrant boat crossings.

MP backs RBL bid to solve compensation loophole costing veterans

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth insults UK veterans who served in Afghanistan.

Disgraceful Pete Hegseth insults UK veterans who fought in Afghanistan

Exercise Cape Upholder saw personnel conduct mock assaults, and live-firing drills with machine guns, snipers and mortars.

UK soldiers 'training to recapture Falklands' amid Argentina threats

The grave of Private (Pte) Sidney Allen, 7th Battalion Hampshire Regiment, was discovered 81 years after his death. Pictured: Corporal Wendy Robert, The Band of the Mercian Regiment sounds Last Post at the rededication service as Colonel (retired) Stephen Owen OBE, Royal British Legion, pays his respects.

Lost soldier killed in WWII identified 81 years after death

Cadets will be parading through Gosport in celebration of National Cadet Week. Pictured: Royal Marine Cadet Band from HMS Sultan, Gosport, in 2025.

Royal Navy and forces cadets to parade through Gosport - when, times

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the UK needs to set out a credible path to increase defence spending.

Nato boss urges UK to set 'credible' defence spending path

Greater powers will be passed on to Royal Navy, Army and RAF families to make decisions relating to their service accommodation. Pictured: Secretary of State Wes Streeting visited the Defence Housing Service.

'More power' for families to make changes to military houses

A GV of HMNB Portsmouth, the Royal Navy base in Portsmouth. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (160425)

'Rogue drones' target UK military sites hundreds of times

Chief executive of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Mike Green, said nine out of ten military houses need serious attention. Properties housing Royal Navy, Army, and RAF personnel were found to be in poor condition.

Nine in ten 'neglected' military houses need 'serious attention'

Two senior Army officials were found not guilty of wrongdoing relating to the death of Gunner Jaysley Beck.

Two senior officers cleared of Jaysley Beck death wrongdoing

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, was found dead at the Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire in December 2021. This followed an incident on Thorney Island near Emsworth.

Army Colonel cleared of wrongdoing 'always believed' Jaysley Beck

Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber Chief Executive and Executive Chair, believes skills shortages in the defence and aerospace sectors will threaten the county's position.

'Critical skills challenge' warning issued as city and county at risk

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, was found dead at the Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire, An inquest into her death referred to an incident on Thorney Island near Emsworth.

Army Colonel cleared of wrongdoing relating to Jaysley Beck death
The Colonel was accused of mishandling Jaysley Beck’s report that she was sexually assaulted, with the soldier taking her own life months later
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Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck took her own life after being sexually assaulted (Family handout/Centre for Military Justice/PA)

Senior officers 'let down' soldier with sex assault 'misreported'

Bereaved families will be granted free rail travel to attend Remembrance events between November 7 and 8.

Free bereaved family travel for Remembrance - widow of sailor praise

Veterans will be called up to a large-scale resilience exercise next year. Pictured: Members of the Special Operations Forces make a rapid extraction on Mk.6 CH47 Chinook helicopters during a validation exercise on January 31, 2026 in Otterburn, United Kingdom.

Royal Navy, Army and RAF veterans to be called up on major exercise

A major crimes unit set up following the death of Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck was found to be suffering from systematic failings, a leaked report has found.

Military crimes unit set up after Jaysley Beck death 'failing victims'

Commemorations were held at Milton Cemetery in honour of Private Alan Watkins, a Portsmouth-born soldier who died after being shot while on deployment in Northern Ireland. The service on August 2, 2026, marked the 50th anniversary of his passing.

'Smart' soldier honoured at memorial 50 years after death

Wes Streeting has not committed to meeting a key defence spending target, after Andy Burnham said money for the armed forces would be a 'top priority'.

Wes Streeting refuses to outline defence spending goal due to 'trap'

New defence secretary Wes Streeting insists that defence will not be done 'on the cheap'. He made his first full speech in his new role at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire. on July 22.

Wes Streeting denies defence will be done 'on the cheap'

Former health secretary Wes Streeting has taken on the role of defence secretary, a move that was criticised by a former head of the British Army.

Ex-Army boss criticises Wes Streeting becoming new defence secretary

Lord Robertson of Port Ellen and General Sir Richard Barrons speaking to the defence select committee.

'Regrettable' setbacks: Why defence reforms were delayed for so long

The King's Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment training at Hayling Island Beach on the morning of July 3.

'Phenomenal' horses swim in Hayling Island sea before King's parades

Here is what the defence investment plan funding will be spent on.

Defence Investment Plan: What is the money being spent on?
A total of £15bn has been allocated to the forces over the next decade
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech in Berkshire, following the publication of long-delayed defence investment plan (Dip). Picture date: Tuesday June 30, 2026.

Starmer promises forces will 'spend better' as reforms set

General Sir Richard Barrons heavily criticised the Defence Investment Plan and says it doesn't do enough to protect the UK.

'Not keeping up with enemies': General slams Defence Investment Plan

Defence secretary Dan Jarvis will not accept a defence investment plan ' at any cost', as he answers questions following his keynote address at the Rusi Land Warfare Conference, at Church House, in Westminster, central London.

Defence Investment Plan will not be accepted 'at any cost'

Armed Forces Day in Portsmouth was hailed by veterans for its impressive turnout. Pictured: Drummers and standard bearers. Armed Forces Day, Southsea Common.

'Pompey at its best': Armed Forces Day hailed by Royal Navy veterans

Chief of the Defence Staff at the Ministry of Defence, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, warned that armed forces will have to “dial back” operations unless more funding can be found.

Forces will have to "dial back activity" without more cash

Funds are desperately needed to support our Royal Navy and armed forces, but the shambles of the defence investment plan proves they’re unlikely to get the support they need.

Opinion: Starmer needs to get serious and fund our Royal Navy

The prime minister refuses to walk away despite defence secretary John Healey and armed forces minister Al Carns resigning. Pictured: Sir Keir Starmer and then-defence secretary John Healey in front of a UK Typhoon fighter jet at Tusas airbase in Ankara during a visit to Turkey in October 2025

Starmer refuses to walk away after defence ministers quit over funding

Pictured: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester KG GCVO walking around some of the facilities in Southwick Park, and greeting serving Royal Military Police personnel.

Royal honours Military Police during centenary visit - pictures

The Centenary of the Corps of Military Police (CMP) was celebrated at Southwick Park on June 11. It also honoured the 80th anniversary of the Royal Prefix being bestowed on the corps.

'Wonderful' Royal visit marks 100 years of Corps of Military Police

Defence Secretary John Healey

Promises made to break 'toothless system' and create British jobs

Lance Corporal James Freeman died in an Army training exercise in Iraq. Serving personnel have paid heartfelt tributes to him.

Comrades pay tribute to 'best of generation' soldier who died in Iraq

Defence secretary John Healey confirmed that a member of the British Army had died in Iraq.

Member of British Army dies in Iraq as MPs mourn 'sad' incident

Defence secretary John Healey said the defence investment plan is due to be published ahead of the Nato summit on July 7.

Timeline given for publishing Defence Investment Plan amid pressure

Pensions minister Torsten Bell said the defence investment plan will be published when it's ready, as the Tories try to force the government to publish it.

Delayed Defence Investment Plan will happen 'when it's ready'

Spitfire flypast over Portsmouth in 2024.

Biggest Armed Forces Day ever with Spitfire flypast to wow crowds

The MoD have been criticised for the amount of taxpayer cash wasted by cancelling various projects and retiring ships.

'Money wasted' by MoD as millions lost in cancelled projects

Scott Caswell, current Warwickshire police officer and former soldier in the British Army, completed a gruelling running and cycling challenge at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Veteran finishes gruelling challenge for soldiers with PTSD

The Royal Navy Royal Marines charity has granted £199,000 to six veterans organisations to help them support former personnel with the transition into civilian life.

Vital veterans funding to help veterans transition into civilian life

Veterans from Gosport and other parts of the country worked tirelessly to restore military structures in Malta. From L: Jimmy Flurrey and Nick Cogbill.

'Phenomenal' veterans preserve historic Malta sites in 900 hour task

Pictured is: Simon Jones, managing director for StandardAero. A huge £879m contract has been agreed to maintain Chinook and Apache helicopters, securing hundreds of jobs in Gosport.

Mega £879m helicopter contract hailed securing hundreds of jobs

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has responded to claims made by Lord Robertson about the government being beset by 'corrosive complacency' on defence reforms.

Starmer responds to 'corrosive complacency' defence reform claim

A £879m maintenance contract has secured hundreds of jobs in Gosport working on Apache and Chinook helicopters. Pictured: Defence minister Luke Pollard at the Army Aviation Centre.

Hundreds of jobs secured in £879m Gosport helicopters mega deal

General Sir Roly Walker KCB DSO, Chief of the General Staff, blamed the manosphere for mistreatment of women in the Army.

Manosphere makes it 'harder' to tackle sexual harassment in Army

Research Group in Breast Health lab at the University of Portsmouth.

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Image shows Starstreak armed Stormer air defence battery from Royal Artillery being unloaded from a C-17, by RAF movers at a British base in Cyprus.

Stormer air defence vehicles deployed to Cyprus amid Iran war

A specialised fleet of Army boats will be maintained and repaired in Portsmouth and across the south coast after Serco was awarded a seven-yea-contract.

'Specialised fleet' of Army boats to be maintained in Portsmouth

Delays in major reforms in Royal Navy, Army, and RAF - set to be outlined in the defence investment plan - is leading to a "feast or famine" environment where small businesses and jobs are at risk. From L: Samira Braund, defence director for ADS Group, and Andrew Kinniburgh, director general of Make UK Defence.

'Paralysis' in defence reforms creating 'feast or famine' environment

The spectacular drone images and video showcasing Fratton Park in all her glory with £12.5m renovations completed.

Royal Navy V Army: Fratton Park to host a special night of football

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