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  • RAF evacuates Britons from South Sudan

    RAF aircrew made a daring precision landing at an airfield in South Sudan to rescue British citizens fleeing turmoil in the African state.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Serbia’s EU Progress

    William Hague welcomed today’s European Council decision to start EU accession negotiations with Serbia in January, an important milestone.

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

  • PM approves reappointment of Intelligence Services Commissioner

    Sir Mark Waller is reappointed as the Intelligence Services Commissioner.

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

  • Fusilier Lee Rigby murder

    Today, Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale have been found guilty of the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby in Woolwich, in May 2013.

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

  • MOD awards contracts for large-scale UK construction projects

    DIO has appointed 5 companies for the design and build of up to £400 million worth of construction projects across the UK defence estate.

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  • Unmanned aerial systems on show

    The Ministry of Defence has, for the first time, opened the doors to its unmanned aerial systems (UAS) control centre, based in the UK.

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

  • Transfer of responsibility on Operation Althea

    1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland has taken over the UK's commitment to the EU stabilisation mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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

  • Bakery provides festive treats for service personnel

    Thousands of armed forces personnel on operations this Christmas will be tucking into some festive favourites with help from a Crewe bakery.

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

  • Airborne medics put through their paces

    From infected insect bites to gunshot wounds, medics have been practising treating injuries they may have to deal with on operations.

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

  • New investment in Successor submarines

    The Defence Secretary has announced £79 million of investment in the next generation of Royal Navy submarines.

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

  • FA and Premier League launch historic Afghan football partnership

    David Cameron visits troops serving in Afghanistan and announces new Afghan football partnership.

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

  • Armed Forces Covenant projects benefit from funding

    Service personnel, veterans and their families are to benefit from £65 million that is being spent on projects to help improve their lives.

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

  • LIBOR fines fund a further 24 armed forces charities and good causes

    More causes and charities supporting the armed forces community are to benefit from the £35 million Armed Forces Covenant LIBOR fund.

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

  • £5m for Scotland’s armed forces community

    Five Scottish charitable projects are set to benefit from £5 million provided by the latest round of Armed Forces Covenant (LIBOR) Funding

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

  • Armed Forces Minister visits Gibraltar

    Mark Francois has paid his first visit to Gibraltar since his appointment as Minister of State for the Armed Forces in October 2013.

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

  • New Typhoon squadron announced

    One of the oldest squadrons in the Royal Air Force is to be re-equipped with the latest Typhoon jets.

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

  • Countering Christmas debt

    Christmas is an exciting time but it can also bring financial woes, especially if money is tight.

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

  • DIO announces bidders for Scottish construction framework

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has announced a shortlist of 8 bidders for its Scotland Capital Works Framework.

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  • Christmas message to defence personnel

    The Defence Secretary, the Chief of the Defence Staff and the Permanent Secretary have sent a Christmas message to all defence personnel.

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

  • Protecting our mosques and religious institutions

    First person article by Security Minister James Brokenshire on the importance of communities working together to tackle extremism.

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