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Politicians have pushed for upcoming Type 83 destroyers to be adapted for the Arctic. Pictured: Families gather to watch HMS Dauntless leave Portsmouth on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She will join HMS Prince of Wales as part of the UK Carrier Strike Group in the Indo-Pacific.

Mysterious Type 83 destroyers urged to be adapted and reinforced

We have had to wave goodbye to dozens of Royal Navy ships this century, that were either sold or scrapped. HMS Illustrious, a Portsmouth-based Invincible-class aircraft carrier that performed various duties in the aftermath of the Falklands War, was scrapped in 2016 despite the government in 2012 stating that she would be preserved.

36 Royal Navy ships we waved goodbye to after being sold or scrapped

The Government says currently, one in three dads don’t take paternity leave

The changes Government wants for new families in parental leave review

Henry Cort Community College

School closer to becoming children’s home – but prison claims quashed

Political opinion: Portsmouth MP welcomes new neighbourhood police

Alan Mak MP with exhibitors at his 4th annual Havant Constituency Health & Wellbeing Fair held at Emsworth Baptist Church

Political opinion with Alan Mak MP's Off The Fence column: Thanks for supporting...

Young people on a Generation Green school trip

Generation Green 2: A landmark success connecting young people with nature

It comes as just 21 per cent feel very confident when it comes to planning for a comfortable post-work life

These behaviours help boost your confidence in investing and saving

It allows Asset Reality to offer crypto custody services

Ad Feature First asset recovery operating system registers with FCA

Call a professional if pigeons are a problem

Call a professional if pigeons are a problem, says BPCA

Stephen Morgan MP

Political comment: City MP backs Industrial Strategy to boost local businesses, ...

Portsmouth Civic Offices

Residents asked to give views on future of Hampshire councils

People receive emergency alert text during test in 2023

Emergency Alert to be sent to millions of phones in UK

Dan Jarvis - now Security Minister - served in Helmand, Afghanistan (2007)

Our Armed Forces are the very best of us - we must do right by them By The Newsroom

Change to e-bike (photo: adobe)

Going Green: Help save the planet by changing to e-bike

Alan Mak MP speaking in Parliament about children's online safety

Political opinion: Havant MP Alan Mak accuses Labour Government of failing to pr...
Havant MP Alan Mak has accused the Labour Government of failing to protect children online.
Alan Mak

Stephen Morgan MP

Political opinion: Portsmouth MP welcomes falling NHS waiting lists in our area

Winchester City Council Leader Martin Tod

We’re trailblazing in Hampshire, says Martin Tod

Winchester City Council Leader Martin Tod

Winchester’s success is great for Hampshire, says Martin Tod

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Major change to energy meter switch off plans that could affect bills

Alan Mak MP talks to an exhibitor at London Tech Week

Havant MP Alan Mak attends London Tech Week to support British tech industry

12 new nuclear submarines are being produced for the Royal Navy, which have been set out in the Strategic Defence Review.

When will new "state-of-the-art" nuclear submarines enter the fleet?

HMS Albion, an Albion-class landing platform, is among the ships to be decommissioned as part of defence cuts. Defence secretary John Healey said both landing platforms, including HMS Bulwark, were unofficially "retired" but "superficially kept on the books".

Strike ships to replace "unseaworthy" former flagships soon

A third of medical professional believe beds are currently blocked by people in hospital who would be able to go home sooner

NHS bed blocking crisis fuelled by poor quality incontinence care

The Government plans to withdraw Strategic Priorities Grant funding from journalism, media studies and publishing courses this year

Why the Government needs to 'save quality journalism education' Amber Allott

Alan Mak MP on the Opposition Front Bench as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper makes her statement in the House

Havant MP Alan Mak welcomes Labour u-turn on national rape gangs inquiry after 1...

Lord Vernon Coaker said the government is committed to implementing the Strategic Defence Review in full.

Defence investment plan to be revealed showing how reforms will be set
A defence investment plan will be announced soon to address concerns about major defence reforms.
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Caroline Meets the Chair of the Government's Defence Housing Review

Political opinion: Off the Fence with Dame Caroline Dinenage, MP for Gosport

Alan Mak MP cycles on the Hayling Billy Trail with Hayling County Councillor Lance Quantrill

Havant MP Alan Mak welcomes completion of work to upgrade surface on Hayling Bil...

Sir General Richard Barrons said he'd be surprised if all MoD and armed forces leaders make it through the Strategic Defence Review intact.

General presses military leaders to see through sweeping reforms

Alan Mak MP with Mark Parsons, Director of EPCC, the supercomputing centre at The University of Edinburgh

Political Comment: Havant MP Alan Mak welcomes Labour u-turn on supercomputer af...

South of England has a rich heritage of farming. Working with UKHarvest will rescue edible food and save farmers money and time.

UKHarvest launch DARE programme thanks to Defra Funding

U.S. President Donald Trump could halt the AUKUS deal between the UK, USA and Australia. The terms are currently under review.

Donald Trump regime could end AUKUS deal - review set

Explore the most recent absence data for primary schools in Portsmouth.

The absence rate for 41 primary schools in Portsmouth - In Pictures

(Photo: Peter Byrne - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Economy shrinks, NHS spending surges and struggling councils miss out

Stephen Morgan MP

City MP backs record housing and defence funding in spending review

(Photo: Peter Byrne - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Spending Review 2025 – what Reeves’ plans mean for you and your money

Stephen Morgan MP

‘A welcome reminder of the fight for equality’ – Portsmouth MP visits Navy vesse...

Evri is hiring 5,000 courier roles.

Evri to hire 5,000 couriers and Tesco profits warning amid store wars

Andy Cullen has outlined Pompey's support for the independent football regulator set to change the EFL landscape.

Pompey and the landmark moment for English game

Farlington Marshes nature reserve in Portsmouth Picture: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

New planning bill sparks backlash over threats to Hampshire habitats

The Government says that thousands of children from struggling households had been missing out on free school meals

How to know if your family is eligible, as free school meals expanded

Alan Mak MP (right) with Harbour Master, Billy Johnson (left)

Havant MP Alan Mak visits Langstone Harbour Open Day and sees improved facilitie...

Stephen Morgan MP

Patients in Portsmouth to benefit from hospital repairs thanks to Labour Governm...

Dr Dafydd Townley, Teaching Fellow in International Security at the University of Portsmouth, has given his thoughts on the recently published Strategic Defence Review.

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Experts have warned that this switch puts thousands of older people at risk

Ad Feature Experts urge older generations to buy digital-ready alarms for safety

Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, announced the Strategic Defence Review today amid plans to reform the Royal Navy, Army and RAF.

Strategic defence review: Prime minister sets out bold defence plans

Trend towards second hand clothes (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Fashiobable clothes to help stay super cool in hot weather

Further details have been released about the project to renovate Portsmouth Naval Base. Pictures taken on HMS Prince of Wales, berthed at HMNB Portsmouth, ahead of the Carrier Strike Group deployment in the forthcoming Operation Highmast.

More jetties and berths at HMNB Portsmouth - further details given

South Western Railway today became the first operator to come under public ownership.

"Watershed moment" as railway company transfers back to public control

It comes as a campaign to end shadow banning on social media has been launched

Social media more likely to suppress women’s health content over men’s

Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel have received a new above inflation pay rise, less than 12 months after a previous salary increase.

Dedicated armed forces personnel receive new above inflation pay rise

Alan Mak MP (fourth left) watches from the Opposition Front Bench as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch responds to the Labour Government's EU deal

Political Comment: Havant MP Alan Mak condemns Labour Government's deal with EU ...

Further upgrades to the Royal Navy aircraft carriers, HMS Prince of Wales (front) and HMS Queen Elizabeth, are being considered by the Ministry of Defence.

Further upgrades to both Royal Navy carriers being considered

Lowering carbon footprint (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Lowering your carbon footprint on a limited budget

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