Three months into his premiership, Andy Burnham seems uncomfortable with growing domestic and international pressure to increase military spending. Larry Attree argues that the PM should query rece…

The Scottish establishment’s response to the legal challenge offered on the proscription of Palestine Action is growing arms and legs.  After not following up the Metroplitan police’s very un…

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As Theresa May’s “hostile environment” hardens into Labour’s cruel environment this piece by Glyn Robbins captures perfectly the dread effect of these policies.

The UK government has announced a new nuclear role for the Royal Air Force using US bombs and aircraft. Dr Philip Webber, SGR, explores the disturbing implications of this surprise announcement. Artic...

Following revelations by the Sheffield Tribune detailing how the University of Sheffield is designing Britain’s next nuclear warhead, Yorkshire CND has been protesting. Sam Legg, Yorkshire CND Events ...

In what is becoming the new normal, an RN submarine returned to Faslane today after another lengthy patrol lasting more than six months, maintaining the nation's nuclear deterrent. This submarine left...

The UK's new trade strategy says it will continue inserting controversial corporate courts into its trade deals. At this very moment, the government is negotiating an investment treaty with India that...

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Time for a better conversation about what keeps us safe

Spending should be focused on the immediate threats we face: underfunded public services and an escalating climate crisis, says Karen Bell, a professor of social and environmental justice

Upcoming So-called ‘national security’ is undermining sustainable security when it comes to human, community and ecological needs. This webinar will bring together success stories from those direct…

Police broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.

Upcoming As many countries commemorate the ending of World War II 80 years ago, the supposedly rules-based order built in its aftermath is unravelling. The ideals of peace and cooperation are givin…

Janet Fenton, reflecting on the UN third meeting of the State Parties to the Treaty on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, (TPNW) and what to expect at the UN Review Conferences.

Proposals for nuclear sharing as a form of deterrence risk bringing more insecurity to Europe.

European officials are working on a major new package to ramp up defense spending and support Kyiv as President Donald Trump pushes for a quick end to the war in Ukraine.

At the opening high-level segment of the third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), ICAN's Executive Director, Melissa Parke delivered a powerful and m...

Amid renewed talk of deterrents and security guarantees David Mackenzie reflects on the problems with nuclear umbrellas

Despite growing calls for militarisation, polls show strong public support for Ireland’s neutrality as government pressure intensifies

"THERE’S no reason for us to be building brand-new nuclear weapons, we already have so many you could destroy the world 50 times over, 100…

A £4bn project to help replace nuclear-armed Trident submarines on the Clyde has been branded as “unachievable” for the third year running.

AWE launches market engagement for Future Materials Campus AWE is seeking construction and engine...