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Records of almost 10,000 military personnel show that they have been treated for alcohol abuse, while a further 1,000 troops were classed as alcohol-dependent21:47, 25 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesAlmost 15,000 British troops have been treated for alcohol abuse and disciplined for booze-related offences.Almost 15,000 British troops have been treated for alcohol abuse and disciplined for booze-related offences.The medical records of almost 10,000 military personnel show that they have been treated for alcohol abuse, while a further!-->!-->…

Ministers have been accused of downgrading air defences for the Falkland Islands – just as Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw his support for Britain’s sovereignty and Argentina is expanding its air force.Critics warn the islands will be without air-to-air refuelling capacity for the first time since the 1980s, when Margaret Thatcher sent the Task Force to defeat Argentina.Saturday marked the 44th anniversary of British forces recapturing South Georgia, which Mrs Thatcher greeted by declaring outside No 10: ‘Just…

For investors in search of portfolio diversification, investment trust Ecofin Global Utilities And Infrastructure is worth a look – especially if you are in search of a regular income without taking needless risks with your capital.As its name implies, the £250million fund, part of investment house Redwheel, invests in a mix of utility companies (gas, electricity, water and waste management), providers of airport terminals and associated services, and toll roads.The fund is invested in 43 stocks, from a potential universe of…

The cock-up came in Washington DC on Friday came as hundreds of national banners were installed across the capital to welcome the Monarch.21:50, 25 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesUS officials have hoisted Australian flags instead of Union Jacks near the White House ahead of ahead of King Charles’ visit tomorrow.Daft US officials have hoisted Australian flags instead of Union Jacks near the White House ahead of ahead of King Charles’ v isit tomorrow.The Down Under blunder in Washington DC on Friday came as hundreds of national banners…