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It is with deep sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Lance Corporal James Johnson, B Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland in Afghanistan on Saturday 28 June 2008.
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Simon Valentine of 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 15 August 2009.
Foreign Secretary condemns the terrorist attack in Xinjiang, China, which killed more than 30 people.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Corporal Steven Wainwright
It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the deaths of Corporal Terry Webster and Lance Corporal Alan Cochran, both of 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire), attached to the 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles Battle...
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson saddened to hear of the death of one of the great leaders of our time.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Mark Field, Minister for Asia and the Pacific, has commented on the tenth anniversary of the end of long conflict in Sri Lanka
The British Embassy in Addis Ababa has given a statement on the killings of Regional State President Ambachew Mekonnen and CDS Seare.
Families grieving the loss of a loved one will find it easier to get help to meet upfront funeral costs.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain Daniel Shepherd from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps, was killed in Afghanistan on Monday 20 July 2009.
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about the Autumn Statement, BBC licence fee review and the death of Jeremy Thorpe.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with President Donald Trump.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Foreign Secretary expresses his condolences following Lao Air Force plane crash.
Foreign Secretary condemns Abuja bomb attack and offers continued UK support for Nigeria.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt speaks about demonstrations in Tunisia over the weekend which resulted in the loss of at least 14 lives
Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan said: “This is further distressing news on what is a tragic day for the local community and the country as a …
Secretary of State, the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers said she was shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic accident yesterday which robbed a family of a father and two sons.
Energy Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP said: “I am immensely saddened by the news this evening of the tragic death at Kellingley colliery…
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Rifleman Yubraj Rai of the 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles who was killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday 4 November 2008.
Government buildings will observe one minute of silence to pay respects to those affected by the Aberfan Disaster.
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