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Secretary of State’s Christmas message: “2010 will be remembered as a difficult year for Defence. Not only have our Armed Forces been fighting…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Prime Minister Theresa May reflects on the events of 2018 in her Christmas message to the Armed Forces.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Theresa May thanks members of the Armed Forces and their families for the sacrifices they make to keep our country safe.
On current plans the last passengers from Afghanistan should be in the UK on the afternoon of Christmas Eve. RAF Brize Norton, like most airports…
Highways England is preparing to lift and complete hundreds of miles of roadworks this week in time for the Christmas getaway.
A football match at the Taipei European School to mark the 100 anniversary of the Christmas Truce in the first year of World War I.
A Natural England project has helped St Hilda’s church in North Yorkshire enjoy a bat-free Christmas.
Premier League donates artificial pitch to the Belgian city of Ypres
Servicemen and women deployed abroad have sent Christmas messages to their families and friends.
90 personalised registrations were purchased from DVLA before 9am on Christmas Day 2018, proving it's never too late to pick up the perfect last minute gift.
Opening times for DVLA's contact centre over Christmas and the New Year.
Shoppers warned to be careful about what they buy and where they buy it from to avoid fuelling the illegal trade in counterfeit goods.
General Sir Nick Carter GCB CBE DSO ADC Gen, Chief of Defence Staff's speech the Annual RUSI Conference.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
With just 1 day to go before the last post for parcels to Afghanistan, the British Forces Post Office is gearing up for its busiest time.
Savings clubs pilot programme to be funded to help children develop good financial habits at a young age.
The British Embassy and consulates in France will be closed on 25, 26, 27 December 2013 and 1 January 2014.
The uk4u Thanks! 2010 Christmas Box campaign was launched at St John's Wood Barracks in London, home of the famous King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, 1 December 2010.
With wet and windy conditions expected from Friday and into the Christmas weekend, the Environment Agency is urging people to check their flood risk - especially if driving or staying in an unfamiliar location.
Re-launch of the MCA cold water shock campaign this Christmas to highlight the dangers of drinking near water.
British troops in Afghanistan may be thousands of miles away this Christmas but they have not gone without their traditional Christmas dinner.
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