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Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt gave a statement to the House of Commons following the seizure of the Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Hundreds of personnel serving at the heart of exercises and operations across eastern Europe have shown the UK's commitment to NATO reassurance, the Defence Secretary has said.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Vital powers to help catch criminals, save lives and protect children were today outlined in the Communications Data Bill.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Home Secretary today took to the waters in Troon to see first-hand how Border Force is working with regional partners to protect Scotland’s coastline.
Typhoon fighter jets arrived at RAF Northolt today to take part in a major military exercise to test security for the forthcoming London Olympic Games.
Home Office outlines purpose of the Communications Data Bill and how it will continue to give police vital powers to help catch criminals.
Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the role of secret intelligence in foreign policy in a speech on 16 November.
Royal Air Force Typhoon jets return to their Lincolnshire base today after completing the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission and handing over to Gripen aircraft from the Czech Air Force.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A new naval air defence system that can intercept and destroy enemy missiles is to be manufactured in the UK under a £250 million contract.
Joint working between Border Force and the NCA stopped huge cocaine haul.
Codenamed Taurus Mountain 2, the exercise tested the ability of the Armed Forces to respond to an airborne threat. It involved RAF Typhoon aircraft…
HMS Dragon and RAF Typhoons have been in contact with their Russian counterparts this week.
The Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on the Government of Israel to open all crossings for aid to enter Gaza and deplored the loss of life during the interception of the Gaza Flotilla.
Theresa May outlines commitment to providing new law on investigatory powers.
Speech by the International Development Secretary at the Wellcome Trust looking at at a more holistic approach to development
HMS Liverpool has been in action off the coast of Libya this weekend where she intercepted three rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs) suspected of belonging to the Colonel Gaddafi regime.
The Foreign Secretary addresses the House of Commons detailing the UK's response to Israel's attack on the Gaza flotilla and the latest on the efforts to secure the safety of all British nationals involved in the incident.
As part of the UK's ongoing involvement in Operation ELLAMY, Royal Navy destroyer HMS Liverpool has been working tirelessly to protect Libya's civilian population under threat of attack from Colonel Gaddafi's forces.
The government welcomes the publication of the report into the operational case for the use of bulk powers as contained in the Investigatory Powers Bill.
HMS Lancaster is on station throughout the Caribbean during the hurricane season, together with Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Wave Knight forming the Atlantic Patrol Task (North).
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