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  • Partnering with Defence 2016: national employer conference shows growing commitment from employers to defence

    On 16 March, the Ministry of Defence hosted the second annual Partnering with Defence conference at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New appointment at GAD

    The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) announces the appointment of Steve Humphrey to its Management Board as Head of Specialist Actuarial.

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  • MOD drives efficiencies in improved contract for nuclear sites

    The Ministry of Defence has secured an improved contract with AWE Management Limited (AWEML) for the management and operation of the Atomic Weapons Establishment sites at Aldermaston, Burghfield and Blacknest.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Multi-million pound joint venture announced between Britain and Oman

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced the intent to develop a multi-million pound joint venture between British defence company Babcock International and the Oman Drydock Company, which will secure jobs in the UK.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the new President of Burma's inauguration

    The Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, welcomes the inauguration of U Htin Kyaw as the new President of Burma.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Libya

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond welcomes arrival of Prime Minister Fayez Serraj and members of the Presidency Council to Tripoli.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Runway resurfacing underway at RAF Valley

    Work has commenced on a £20 million project to refurbish one of two runways at RAF Valley.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister highlights UK commitment to Syrian resettlement

    The Minister for Syrian Refugees, Richard Harrington today (30 March) addressed delegates at an UNHCR conference

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary visits Georgia

    The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond is visiting Georgia today (30 March) to meet with Prime Minister Kvirikashvili and show support for Georgia and its Euro-Atlantic aspirations.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Dstl apprentices find out what it takes to rise to the top

    Current Dstl apprentices have been shadowing senior Dstl staff who began their careers as apprentices.

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  • UK to lead Gulf Maritime Force

    The UK will lead a Gulf joint maritime force to deter piracy, tackle terrorism, and disrupt smuggling, the Defence Secretary has announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • CPET sustainable palm oil newsletter, Issue 9

    This newsletter was published in March 2016.

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  • £372 million investment for Hawk support sustains 700 UK jobs

    The MOD has committed £372 million across four contracts for the continued in-service support of Hawk fast jet training aircraft, securing around 700 UK jobs until 2020.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary condemns bombing in Lahore

    The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has condemned the bomb attack in Lahore, Pakistan, on Sunday 27 March.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK to strengthen global military presence

    The UK’s global military presence has been widened by the creation of new Defence Attaché (DA) posts.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK-trained female soldiers to take the fight to Daesh

    British soldiers based have trained female Peshmerga fighters in infantry, medical and counter-Improvised Explosive Device (IED) skills.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Consultation launched on Land Registry’s future operating model

    Consultation document launched setting out the options on moving Land Registry operations into the private sector.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes ceasefire in Yemen

    Philip Hammond urges all parties to come to a political settlement

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Lord Keen of Elie QC appointed as a Lords spokesperson

    Lord Keen of Elie QC has been appointed as spokesperson for the Home Office in the House of Lords.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary comments on sentencing of Radovan Karadžić

    The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond welcomes today's important judgement of the ICTY in the case against Radovan Karadžić.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government