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Grant Shapps gives statement following MoD cyber-attack [Video]

Grant Shapps gives statement following MoD cyber-attack

Grant Shapps has said that “state involvement” in the large-scale cyber attack on the Ministry of Defence cannot be ruled out as speculation continues to grow that China carried out the hack. The..

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PM reassures the public following cyber attack [Video]

PM reassures the public following cyber attack

Rishi Sunak has reassured the public following a major data breach at the Ministry of Defence, which impacted a third-party payroll system. "I do want to reassure people the Ministry of Defence has..

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Defence Sec wants ''the most lethal armed forces possible'' [Video]

Defence Sec wants ''the most lethal armed forces possible''

Defence secretary Grant Shapps says that Jens Stoltenberg, the secretary general of NATO, is delighted with the UK's commitment to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030. Report by Gluszczykm. Like..

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PM and Shapps meet British soldiers in Poland [Video]

PM and Shapps meet British soldiers in Poland

Rishi Sunak and Defence Secretary Grant Shapps have visited the Warsaw Armoured Brigade where they met British soldiers - including one of the prime minister's own constituents. Report by Alibhaiz...

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PM, Hunt and Shapps arrive in Poland for Nato security talks [Video]

PM, Hunt and Shapps arrive in Poland for Nato security talks

Rishi Sunak, Jeremy Hunt and Grant Shapps have been greeted by the British ambassador to Poland, Anna Clunes, at Warsaw Airport. The prime minister is in Poland to discuss security with his..

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Defence Secretary: Iran is behind all of the problems [Video]

Defence Secretary: Iran is behind all of the problems

The defence secretary pledged support for Israel as long as it 'behaves responsibly' ' and 'within international law'. Grant Shapps blamed Iran for all the problems in the region and reiterated..

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Minister: MP losing whip is not a party issue [Video]

Minister: MP losing whip is not a party issue

Grant Shapps comments on Tory MP Mark Menzies losing his whip over allegations he misused campaign funds. The defence secretary defends the Conservatives arguing it is not a ''party issue''. Mark..

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Shapps 'welcomes' police investigation into Rayner [Video]

Shapps 'welcomes' police investigation into Rayner

Grant Shapps has accused Labour of "extraordinary" double-standards, as Greater Manchester Police announces it will investigate Angela Rayner over a house declaration. Labour's deputy leader is accused..

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Shapps: You can't trust Labour to back nuclear deterrent [Video]

Shapps: You can't trust Labour to back nuclear deterrent

The defence secretary says Sir Keir Starmer's announcement that Labour will back the UK's nuclear deterrent is "not credible". Grant Shapps adds "you can't trust Labour on this" and claims many of the..

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Shapps: We have the ‘capability’ to win Ukraine war [Video]

Shapps: We have the ‘capability’ to win Ukraine war

When asked if the West is doing sufficient to keep “the Russians at bay”, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps says we “need to do more” and “that it is unthinkable that we would lose this war to..

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Grant Shapps authorises first UK airdrop in Gaza [Video]

Grant Shapps authorises first UK airdrop in Gaza

The UK has airdropped food supplies into Gaza for the first time as the Defence Secretary urged Israel to allow more aid into the war-torn territory. Grant Shapps authorised the airdrop following an..

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Truss had right priorities but failed as she did not deal with 'big structural issues', says Shapps

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Business secretary tells Ofgem to toughen up over handling of prepayment meter scandal

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Shapps tells British Steel owner redundancy plans are 'unhelpful'

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Boris Johnson edited out of photo posted by Business Secretary Grant Shapps

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Shapps orders oligarch-backed firm to sell UK broadband provider on national security grounds

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Shapps unveils compensation scheme for postmasters who helped expose Post Office scandal

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Shapps launches review into 'exploitative' late payments for small companies from larger firms

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Staff at Newport Wafer Fab urge Shapps to 'see sense' over forced sale

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Shapps hints at windfall tax expansion on energy firms due to 'unexpected profits'

Business Secretary Grant Shapps has hinted that the government may extend the windfall tax on oil and gas companies in this month's autumn budget as it tries to stabilise the UK's public finances.
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Time for union bosses to 'get out of the way', transport secretary says

time for union bosses to 'get out of the way', transport secretary saysGrant Shapps has told union bosses to "get out of the way" and allow members to vote on newly proposed pay deals.
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Cyclists could face speed limits and may need number plates, reports say

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Grant Shapps is latest Conservative to launch bid to be next prime minister

Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, has become the latest Conservative to announce a bid to become the next prime minister.
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Grant Shapps considering leadership bid as Dominic Raab rules himself out of contest, Sky News understands

Grant Shapps is believed to be considering a Conservative Party leadership bid as Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has ruled himself out of the contest, Sky News understands.
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Rail strikes set to continue after second walkout in a week sees passenger numbers plunge

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Laws will be changed to protect passengers from 'militant' union action in future, minister says

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Global food shortages due to invasion of Ukraine 'could cause more deaths than war itself'

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