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Chevening presentations follow the British Ambassador Mr Hugh Philpott to the cities of Dashoguz and Mary in Turkmenistan.

• Updated: 3 October 2019

First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

When the world premiere of James Bond film ‘Skyfall’ opened its doors, sailors from HMS Westminster spied the perfect opportunity to pay tribute to one of the most famous fictional naval commanders.

• Updated: 23 October 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during December 2016 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.

• Updated: 18 January 2017

Crossrail project’s progress, funding and finances.

• Updated: 30 June 2016

First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

HMS Daring was welcomed home by Philippines officials after a deployment which included humanitarian relief in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

• Updated: 28 February 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The end of HMS Manchester's 30-year Royal Navy career was officially marked in a formal ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base last week.

• Updated: 28 February 2011

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

New state-of-the-art ship to replace ageing THV Patricia and improve maritime safety.

• Updated: 9 September 2019

First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during March 2019 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.

• Updated: 24 April 2019

The Defence Secretary was in Scotland today to watch an enormous bridge section fitted to the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier.

• Updated: 14 March 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today visited key defence companies in Scotland to highlight the contribution MOD investment is making to its economy.

• Updated: 7 December 2015

First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Michael Moore comments on the Defence Review statement made today.

• Updated: 19 October 2010

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon's response to a letter from Emily Thornberry MP regarding press coverage on the Type 26 Global Combat Ship project.

• Updated: 27 April 2016

First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

The Defence Secretary has announced the forthcoming delivery of two new Voyager and two new A400M aircraft during a visit to the Royal Air Force’s largest station.

• Updated: 28 January 2016

First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Warren on 2 June 2015.

• Updated: 1 December 2016

HMS York left Portsmouth, bound for the South Atlantic, on Saturday where she will conduct maritime security patrols around the British South Atlantic Islands, including the Falklands and South Georgia.

• Updated: 21 February 2011

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Royal Navy Type 42 destroyer HMS Manchester, a veteran of the first Gulf War, returned to her Portsmouth home for the last time yesterday, 17 February 2011.

• Updated: 18 February 2011

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government