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Speech by Phillip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Following yesterday's announcement by Libya's National Transitional Council that the country has now been fully liberated, UK Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said that NATO operations there will continue for a…
Mr Hammond said that British forces have been hugely involved in prosecuting the campaign in Libya and that there have been over 3,000 sorties…
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond joined commanders recently returned from operations in Afghanistan yesterday as they briefed MPs and peers on the progress made during their six-month tour in Helmand province.
Speech by Philip Hammond Secretary of State for Defence.
The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP has been announced as the new Secretary of State for Defence.
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has announced today that the findings of a feasibility study into the establishment of a Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre have made a convincing case for creating a new facility in the…
Mr Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to inform the House on my defence responsibilities in light of considerable media coverage…
The UK is in Afghanistan for one overriding reason: to protect our own national security by helping the Afghans take control of theirs. This…
How a modern transport infrastructure can be an important part of improving the economy.
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has, for the first time, announced that a major ongoing defence project is considered to be underperforming and has been placed on the Projects of Concern list.
River Mersey bridge gets £470 million funding.
Philip Hammond announces his intention to consult on raising the national speed limit on motorways from 70 to 80 miles per hour.
Private Bryan Johnson, aged 24, whose Military Cross is announced today, had been a trained soldier for less a year when he displayed immense…
In an interview with ModernGov magazine Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has restated his belief that Britain's Armed Forces are prepared for any eventuality.
The North Atlantic Council decided yesterday to extend the current mandate of Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR, while keeping the situation under…
Speech about transport having a pivotal role in building a sustainable future.
Speech detailing the importance of transport, transport infrastructure, budget saving measures and Local Enterprise Partnerships.
Revised policy to follow when considering an application under the Ports Act 1991 for the sale of major trust ports.
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox made the announcement of the appointment today, 15 September 2011, which will see Air Marshal Peach take up post…
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