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  • Royal visit for Royal Navy sailors

    The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have met with Royal Navy personnel who have returned from operations across the globe.

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

  • Statement by NATO Defence Ministers on Ukraine

    NATO Defence Ministers have issued a statement on Ukraine following their meeting on 26 February

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

  • International science collaboration agreed

    UK and US ministers have announced plans to boost science and technology collaboration.

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

  • Captain Richard Holloway killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain Richard Holloway of the Royal Engineers was killed in action on 23 December 2013.

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  • New chairman for Recovery Career Services

    The career services for injured heroes has appointed a new independent chairman.

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

  • Sinking of DF Hydro 70th anniversary events in Norway

    The British Embassy participated in events marking the 70th anniversary of the sabotage of Telemark's heavy water plant during World War II.

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

  • Celebrating the history of UK reservists

    The history of our reserves has been showcased in an exhibition at London's Victoria railway station.

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

  • PM’s Trade Envoy welcomes focus on economic development in Western Balkans

    Kenneth Clarke welcomes the Prime Ministers of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro & Serbia to EBRD investment forum.

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

  • British Serviceman to take part in 35th Independence celebrations

    Members of the Royal Irish Regiment will be visiting St Lucia from 20 to 25 February to congratulate her on the 35th Anniversary of Independence.

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

  • Future troops and vehicle commanders train on Salisbury Plain

    Military students faced their final test on Salisbury Plain recently during the last exercise of a challenging 6-week course.

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  • Okehampton supports Ambulance Service exercise

    Dartmoor Training Area and Okehampton Battle Camp were the location of a simulated aviation incident for a training exercise recently.

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  • Flying the flag for equality

    The UK armed forces have come second in the first league table of the most gay-friendly militaries in the world.

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

  • New Chief of the General Staff appointed

    Lieutenant General Sir Nicholas Carter has been appointed as the next Chief of the General Staff.

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

  • Military to assist flood recovery work

    Military personnel are to remain available to assist local authorities as efforts begin to move from flood relief to recovery work.

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

  • Egypt travel advice update

    Foreign Office advise against all but essential travel to South Sinai in Egypt except for within the Sharm el Sheikh resort areas.

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

  • Your country needs you!

    Make this year's Armed Forces Day memorable by hosting your own event with the help of MOD funding.

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

  • Refugee awarded green beret

    A refugee has become a reservist in the Royal Marines 15 years after his first encounter with them on the war-torn streets of Kosovo.

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

  • Red Arrows fly the flag with new tailfin

    A new tailfin design has been unveiled on jets of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, to celebrate its 50th display season.

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

  • Military support urgent flood defence inspections

    Military personnel will assist the Environment Agency in inspecting flood defences across England.

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

  • Reserves deployed to bolster flood relief efforts

    Thousands of military personnel continue to contribute to flood relief efforts across affected parts of the United Kingdom.

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