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The UK Government will aim to spend 3% of economic output on defense by 2030, and will plot a course for the target at next year's spending review, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey has said. en.mercopress.com/2026/10/29…
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"People within the military community are better at dealing with bereavement..."
In the first instalment of a new myth-busting series, the Scotty's Team debunk a common misconception around military grief.
#Scottys #MilitaryBereavement #MythBusting
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NEW: Both Russia and Ukraine are observing the limited humanitarian ceasefire intended to provide aid to the Russian-occupied Oleshky area as of October 29, but Russia may use the ceasefire to facilitate the forced transfer or deportation of Oleshky evacuees further into Russian-controlled territory or to Russia itself. (1/2)
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What an inspiration 🌹
11 year-old Ava Mitchell has been a volunteer at Edinburgh Poppy Day every year since the age of 5! We spoke to her to find out why she's got involved and how she's going to inspire other kids to get involved.
Well done Ava 👏
@BFBSScotland @poppyscotland
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MORE | Inter-Korean Tensions: North Korea is exploiting the inter-Korean military tensions caused by the September 21 landmine explosion incident to continue its frontline military build-up along the Military Demarcation Line (MDL). North Korea could attempt to achieve unilateral military concessions from South Korea by threatening military retaliation.
North Korea announced plans to restart loudspeaker broadcasts and continue fortifications along the inter-Korean border on October 21. Pyongyang likely seeks to impede South Korean operations along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) under the guise of protecting North Korean sovereignty.
NEW: Korean Peninsula Update, October 28, 2026 ⬇️
North Korea is continuing to increase its cooperation with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to pre-COVID 19 pandemic levels. The two countries will likely further expand commercial and government exchanges as relations continue to improve. 🧵(1/3)
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Moving into Construction After Service: What You Need to Know About Roles, Employers and Getting Started #CareersEmploymentTraining #ResettlementTransition #Resettlement pathfinderinternational.co.u…
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How are @Band_SCOTS involved with Edinburgh Poppy Day? 🌹
We spoke with Sgt Connor Deacon - who only joined the band in September this year - to find out. Volunteers and Armed Forces personnel are out across Edinburgh today fundraising for the Scottish Poppy Appeal.
@BFBSScotland @poppyscotland
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💪🏼 thank you @LBC
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One of the highlights from the @PoppyLegion London Poppy Day 🌹
To mark the occasion, Royal Marines abseiled down the Victory Arch at the entrance of London Waterloo station to deliver wreaths, which were then laid to remember those who are fought for our country.
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Check out the latest BFBS #ForcesNews daily download:
🔵HMS Prince of Wales exercises with allies off the Norwegian coast
⚪️BFBS Forces News examines civilian resilience in Norway
🟡Nato minehunters deploy drones to protect Baltic Sea cables and pipelines
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A moving flight deck, changing conditions and a race against time🌊
🚁Discover how RAF Chinook crews work alongside the team aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth to keep flight operations running at sea🔗forcesnews.com/services/navy…
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What a special performance 🌹
The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland performed Jimmy's Song (Sing for the Boys) in St Andrews Square during today's Edinburgh Poppy Day 2026. A special song to remember professional footballer Jimmy Speirs who volunteered to fight for his country in World War I and was killed in action at the Battle of Passchendaele.
We will remember 🌹
@BFBSScotland @poppyscotland
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Full steam ahead for HMS Prince of Wales!🚢
⚓The Royal Navy aircraft carrier has been filmed exercising off the coast of Norway during Operation Firecrest
The second phase of the High North exercise focuses on strengthening readiness in a region of growing strategic importance
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"War will not happen in the defence ministry – it will happen in your community"🗣️
Norway and Sweden are rebuilding whole-society defence. Could the UK learn from their approach?🔗⬇️
forcesnews.com/news/war-wont…
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Radio Caroline founder Ronan O’Rahilly was a man of many words. Here he talks about the influence of Caroline, the station’s impact on the pop music scene, conversations with John Lennon and George Harrison, his philosophy of Loving Awareness, and more.
🎥 Nigel Harris
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The Doko race puts strength and endurance to the test💪
Usually part of the Gurkha selection process in Nepal, the challenge came to Pirbright, where Gurkha soldiers took top honours against Armed Forces competitors🔗⬇️
forcesnews.com/services/tri-…
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Great start to the working day: the Band of the @GrenadierGds playing the 'Dam Busters' March by Eric Coates, as part of London Poppy Day.
Please do give generously to this year's @PoppyLegion Appeal. 🇫🇰🇬🇧