Britain

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Announcing Jarvis as his new defence secretary, Sir Keir said "we will give our armed forces the capabilities they need to defend Britain and keep our nation secure".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“That is not who we are in Britain. In Britain, we are reasonable, tolerant people.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

A new study led by researchers at Curtin University offers fresh insight into one of Stonehenge's most enduring mysteries: how a massive stone made its way across Britain to become part of the famous monument.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

He also infuriated colleagues in the coalition government, the British press reported, proposing a stream of unconventional ideas: scrapping maternity leave, abolishing job centers, even buying cloud-bursting technology so Britain would have more sunshine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Britain was able to import sufficient food supplies until mid-1917, when the U-boat campaign intensified.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman