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  • Building peace and saving lives through government fund

    The cross-government Conflict, Stability and Security Fund is delivering programmes in conflict areas to improve UK security.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK opens new training centre for the Somali National Army in Baidoa

    The Baidoa Security Training Centre (BSTC) will support the Somali National Army and promote long-term stability and security in Somalia.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Joint Intelligence Committee Chair appointed: Sir Simon Gass

    Sir Simon Gass has been appointed Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Advances in aviation security set to go on trial across the UK

    Innovative prototypes that are on course to revolutionise aviation security will be given additional support to accelerate their development.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Home Secretary: keeping our country safe

    The Home Secretary has given a speech today about counter-terrorism national security.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation appointed

    Jonathan Hall QC has been appointed to the role.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PA-UK conducts joint operational stress management training

    The Philippine Army and the British Royal Navy/Royal Marines conducted a Trauma Risk Management Training as part of the bilateral MOU of the two countries.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Stricter laws to tackle terrorism come into force

    New laws introduced in the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 have today (12 April) come into force.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary travels to France for G7 meeting

    Jeremy Hunt to attend Foreign Ministers' meeting of G7 nations in Dinard, France on 5 April 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Funding boost for aviation security innovation

    Up to £1 million will be available to industry and academic experts with enterprising ideas

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Non-proliferation and International Stability

    Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to UN, at the Security Council Briefing on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • HMS Montrose arrives in Colombo

    HMS Montrose, a frigate of the Royal Navy, was in Colombo today as part of her routine deployment in the Indian Ocean.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • We haven’t won fight against Daesh yet: article by Jeremy Hunt

    Writing in the Sunday Times, the Foreign Secretary reflects on the fall of Daesh, and why the fight to tackle its poisonous ideology continues.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister Burt: Our support to Lebanon will continue

    Minister of State for the Middle East and International Development Alistair Burt visited Lebanon for two-days, where he reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting a strong and prosperous Lebanon, while explaining the UK g…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Hizballah banned in the UK

    Order proscribing Hizballah, Ansaroul Islam and Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam Wal-Muslimin came into force at midnight.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Hizballah to be banned alongside other terrorist organisations

    Hizballah, Ansaroul Islam and Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam Wal-Muslimin (JNIM) are set to be banned following their proscription as terrorist organisations.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill given Royal Assent

    The police will receive new powers to investigate hostile state activity as new the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act becomes law.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • EU imposes sanctions against Salisbury suspects

    EU foreign ministers agree to impose sanctions on the leadership of the GRU, and Salisbury suspects.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Security minister chairs UK-Japan roundtable on hosting major events

    Prime Minister Theresa May and senior figures from UK government, law enforcement and the emergency services met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Changes to UK aviation security

    Large phones, laptops and tablets are now allowed in the cabin on flights to the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government