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  • Nick Clegg's message for Remembrance Day 2013

    The Deputy Prime Minister speaks about his personal reasons for wearing a poppy on Remembrance Sunday.

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

  • Children bury treasures beneath new Portsmouth Navy block

    Children have buried their belongings for future generations to find under the foundations of new accommodation at Portsmouth Naval Base.

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  • Troops get innovative on Salisbury Plain

    Troops from the Queen's Royal Lancers (QRL) stepped into their leaders' boots as part of an innovative training exercise on Salisbury Plain.

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

  • Armed Forces Minister visits air cadets

    The work of the committed volunteer staff who keep the RAF's air cadets flying has been praised by Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois.

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

  • The sound of silence

    As London stands silent on Sunday at the 11th hour for the remembrance ceremony at the Cenotaph, 2 men will be shouting as loud as they can.

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

  • Helping small firms in the defence supply chain

    Boosting small businesses and helping them to grow is crucial to the continuing health of the British economy.

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

  • Armed Forces support London Poppy Day

    Royalty, celebrities and Armed Forces personnel took to the streets yesterday for the launch of the Royal British Legion's London Poppy Day.

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

  • Parliament's veterans show support for the Armed Forces

    Members of Parliament with previous military service have taken part in an act of remembrance ahead of Sunday's national commemorations.

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

  • Warrant Officer Class 2 Ian Fisher killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Warrant Officer Class 2 Ian Fisher from 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment was killed in action in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on 5 November 2013.

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  • New Korean War memorial

    The Duke of Cambridge and the President of the Republic of Korea have attended a ceremony for a new Korean War memorial in London.

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

  • FCO Minister visits the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    Minister for Middle East Hugh Robertson meets President Abbas and expresses strong support for peace talks.

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

  • New offshore patrol vessels for Royal Navy

    MOD plans to commission 3 new ocean-going offshore patrol vessels for the Royal Navy.

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

  • UK Chief of Defence Staff visits Thailand to strengthen military relations

    UK Chief of Defence Staff, General Sir Nicholas Houghton, arrived in Thailand on a three day visit at the invitation of General Tanasak Patimapragorn, Chief of Defence Forces, Royal Thai Armed Forces.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 6 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on shipyards, Mark Pritchard MP, and tax.

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

  • Remembrance Sunday 2013

    On Sunday 10 November, annual Remembrance Sunday ceremonies will take place in Oslo and Stavanger.

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

  • Public urged to show Christmas support through charities

    With just 50 days to go, kind-hearted members of the public are reminded to show their support through service charities this Christmas.

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

  • Kosovo municipal elections largely successful

    Minister for Europe praises Kosovo’s municipal elections as broad success, but condemns violence in the north of Kosovo.

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

  • Royal Navy and Omani Navy in a joint naval exercise.

    The Royal Navy's Response Force Task Group have recently conducted a joint naval exercise ‘Cougar’ with the Royal Omani Armed Forces

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

  • Guard of Honour for Kazakh Defence Minister

    The UK Defence Minister Philip Hammond this morning welcomed his counterpart from Kazakhstan, His Excellency Mr Adilbek Dzhaksybekov.

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

  • Army commandos train with US Marines

    Commando gunners from the Royal Artillery have been training with their American counterparts in the USA and at home in the UK.

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