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  • RAF dentist treats military working dog

    An RAF dentist in Afghanistan has successfully operated on a military working dog at Kandahar Air Field.

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

  • New Chief of the Air Staff takes up post

    Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford, a former Wessex and Chinook helicopter pilot, has taken up post as the new Chief of the Air Staff.

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

  • ACOBA recommendation: Sir Suma Chakrabarti, Permanent Secretary, MOJ

    Approval for Sir Suma Chakrabarti KCB, former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, on business appointment after leaving Crown service.

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  • ACOBA recommendation: Jitinder Kohli, Director General, BIS

    Approval for Jitinder Kohli, former Director General for Strategy and Communications, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • ACOBA recommendation: Rohan Silva, Special Adviser, Number 10 Policy Unit

    Approval for Rohan Silva, former Senior Policy Adviser, Number 10 Policy Unit (Cabinet Office), on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • ACOBA recommendation: Sir Gerald Howarth MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence

    Approval for Sir Gerald Howarth MP, former Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State and Minister for International Security Strategy, Ministry of Defence, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes resumption of talks between Israelis and Palestinians

    Foreign Secretary welcomes resumption of negotiations on the Middle East Peace Process and praises Israeli and Palestinian leadership.

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

  • MOD Police dog scoops top canine award

    A Ministry of Defence Police dog and his handler have scooped a top award at the British Police and Services Canine Association Dog Trials.

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

  • Welcome home parade for bomb disposal team

    Soldiers who trained the Afghan Army in bomb disposal have paraded through Saffron Walden in Essex to mark their return from Afghanistan.

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

  • Helping Serbia dispose of stocks of surplus munitions

    A government-owned demilitarization facility in central Serbia will be further developed to ensure the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of almost 2,000 tonnes of surplus munitions, reducing the risk of explosion…

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

  • RAF rescues stranded family

    An RAF search and rescue crew have carried out a daring mission to save a mother and her 2 young daughters trapped by a fast-rising river.

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

  • Government announces plans to make it simple for Royal Mail employees to participate in share scheme

    Government announces plans to make it simple for Royal Mail employees to participate in share scheme

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

  • New online tool invites taxpayers to join the hunt for government savings

    The Government Interrogating Spending Tool (GIST) gives people the chance to see how their money is spent.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns brutal attacks in Iraq

    Foreign Office Minister, Hugo Swire calls upon Iraqi leaders to put aside their differences and work together to stop terrorism

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

  • Kinloss soldiers enjoy upgraded accommodation

    Some 140 soldiers at Kinloss Barracks are enjoying improved accommodation after the complete refurbishment of their living quarters.

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

  • Injured troops embark on the road to glory in Rio

    Wounded soldiers have tried out for a place in the Rio 2016 Team GB Paralympics squad as part of the 'Front Line to Start Line' programme.



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

  • Hot summer deals for forces' families

    Armed Forces members and their families can benefit this summer from generous discounts available through the Defence Discount Service.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns use of force against protestors in Egypt

    The Foreign Secretary condemns the use of violence against protestors in Egypt and calls on all sides to reduce tensions.

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

  • Rifles reservists meet potential recruits

    A battalion of Army reservists in Milton Keynes has opened its doors to visitors interested in joining up.

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

  • 3 YORKS becomes 1 YORKS

    The Yorkshire Regiment held an Exchange of Colours parade in Warminster yesterday, as it reorganises as part of Army 2020 restructuring.

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