Former British Army chief Lord Dannatt has warned Keir Starmer that significant military investment is needed for peacekeeping troops to be deployed to Ukraine. Starmer expressed readiness to send troops if a peace deal is reached, but Dannatt emphasized the need for increased defense spending to ensure proper funding for troops and equipment. The UK currently spends 2.3% of GDP on defense, with Labour pledging to increase it to 2.5%, but Dannatt believes a higher percentage is necessary for effective deployment.
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100ml liquid limit set to be scrapped for flyers across Europe
European holidaymakers may soon be able to carry up to two litres of liquids, including perfumes and wine, in their hand luggage at major airports equipped with advanced CT scanners, pending approval from the European Civil Aviation Conference. This change follows the lifting of the 100ml limit at Birmingham and Edinburgh airports, which already utilize this technology, while other UK airports continue to enforce the older restrictions. Want More Context? ๐
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