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  • First day to last: The Navy and the Battle of the Atlantic

    In the first of three blogs, we take a look at three key moments for the Armed Forces in the Second World War.

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

  • UK government deploys Chinook helicopters to Nepal

    Helicopters will help the British and Nepalese earthquake response by ferrying people and aid supplies across Nepal.

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

  • Vital aid reaches Nepal with arrival of RAF C-17 aircraft

    Britain is playing a leading role in response to the Nepal earthquake

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

  • £5m rescue and relief aid boost for Nepal earthquake effort

    Additional support from the UK to those affected by the Nepal earthquake.

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

  • Gurkha engineers preparing for deployment to Nepal

    RAF flight to take more personnel and humanitarian aid in response to the earthquake.

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

  • The World’s War in Europe

    A look at the role of troops from the British Empire, Dominions and foreign nationals in the UK Armed Forces during the Second World War.

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

  • Red Arrows and historic buildings lit up to mark VE Day 70

    New details about the celebrations taking place on the weekend of the 70th anniversary of VE Day have been announced.

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

  • UK confirms military contribution to the Mediterranean.

    HMS Bulwark, three Merlin MK2 helicopters and two civilian border patrol boats will deploy in light of recent tragedies

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

  • Gallipoli 100 and Anzac Day

    The nation has been commemorating the centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign and Anzac day at events in London and Turkey.

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

  • Funding announced for veterans to attend VE Day 70 Commemorations

    Cost of travel funding available for Second World War veterans to attend events in London for the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

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

  • Star-studded concert announced to celebrate anniversary of VE Day

    Live Nation and BBC, in partnership with The Royal British Legion present VE Day 70: A Party to Remember.

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

  • The women of the Second World War

    A look at the role of women in the Second World War in the lead up to the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

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

  • Public information for attending the Gallipoli Commemoration in London

    Ceremony to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign taking place on Saturday 25 April

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

  • Nation gets behind VE Day 70 as the Palace confirms the Queen’s attendance

    The Queen will attend a service of thanksgiving for VE Day 70 and communities are encouraged to take part in the celebrations.

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

  • Events map launched for Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations

    This online events map tracks events across the UK marking the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

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

  • Joint Warrior military exercise to take place

    A large bi-annual military exercise is set to take place across various UK locations next week, involving the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Airforce.

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

  • Veterans given special invitation to VE Day 70th anniversary celebrations

    Invitation for veterans of VE Day to take part in the national celebrations in London over the weekend of 8 to 10 May 2015.

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

  • New Defence Safety Authority launched today

    The new Defence Safety Authority (DSA) brings together all of Defence’s safety regulators under one independent organisation.

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

  • Successful Armed Forces employment programme extended

    A programme that helps jobseekers who are interested in the Armed Forces get into work will be rolled out following a pilot scheme

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

  • UK works with France to defeat threat of underwater mines

    The MOD and its French counterpart have committed more than £17m to design a new system to improve how the Royal Navy tackles underwater mines

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