2026

Defence Investment Plan (Government Statement) Government unveils £298 billion Defence Investment Plan On Tuesday 30 June 2026 the Defence Secretary made a statement to the House of Commons on the publication of the Defence Investment Plan. The Defence Secretary said the plan would ensure the Armed Forces have the equipment, technology and support they need

There was a drop in and meet the author on  30 June where The National Literacy Trust  highlighted the Summer Reading Challenge. I spoke to the author Nadia Shireen, the author of “Bumble Bear”, “Barbara throws a wobbler” and Grimwood. The National Literacy Trust and the Reading Agency are at the fore front of the

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There were debates on Monday 29 June 2026 on the following Departments: 1 Cabinet Office: Cabinet Office working to deliver security and resilience and enable the UK to thrive The House of Commons debated the estimated spending of the Cabinet Office, with a focus on security and resilience. The Cabinet Office works to ensure the

I was privileged to speak at the funeral service for Elliot at Christ Church Blakenall presided over by the Revd Helen Babiy: Here is my eulogy to Elliot:  Thank you all for coming here today to support our beloved Dorothy, Gerald, Elliot Jnr,  Griffiths and Gillian, and Elliot’s grandson Cairo; his sisters-in law, brothers in law