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A look at the role of troops from the British Empire, Dominions and foreign nationals in the UK Armed Forces during the Second World War.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
New details about the celebrations taking place on the weekend of the 70th anniversary of VE Day have been announced.
HMS Bulwark, three Merlin MK2 helicopters and two civilian border patrol boats will deploy in light of recent tragedies
The nation has been commemorating the centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign and Anzac day at events in London and Turkey.
Cost of travel funding available for Second World War veterans to attend events in London for the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
Live Nation and BBC, in partnership with The Royal British Legion present VE Day 70: A Party to Remember.
A look at the role of women in the Second World War in the lead up to the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Ceremony to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign taking place on Saturday 25 April
The Queen will attend a service of thanksgiving for VE Day 70 and communities are encouraged to take part in the celebrations.
This online events map tracks events across the UK marking the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
A large bi-annual military exercise is set to take place across various UK locations next week, involving the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Airforce.
Invitation for veterans of VE Day to take part in the national celebrations in London over the weekend of 8 to 10 May 2015.
The new Defence Safety Authority (DSA) brings together all of Defence’s safety regulators under one independent organisation.
A programme that helps jobseekers who are interested in the Armed Forces get into work will be rolled out following a pilot scheme
The MOD and its French counterpart have committed more than £17m to design a new system to improve how the Royal Navy tackles underwater mines
RFA Argus has been honoured by the Defence Secretary as she heads back to the UK after supporting the fight against Ebola.
Defence Minister Phillip Dunne today confirmed the transfer of land from MOD to allow the Plymouth City Deal to go ahead.
The MOD has awarded a helicopter support contract worth £580 million to AgustaWestland, sustaining more than 1,000 jobs across the UK.
Further UK funds allocated to support organisations working in Vanuatu.
An RAF C-130 aircraft will today leave RAF Brize Norton, on a UN mission to deliver vital supplies to remote Malakal in South Sudan.
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