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  • 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

  • RFA Argus honoured as she completes Sierra Leone deployment

    RFA Argus has been honoured by the Defence Secretary as she heads back to the UK after supporting the fight against Ebola.

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

  • MOD announces go ahead for land transfer for Plymouth City Deal

    Defence Minister Phillip Dunne today confirmed the transfer of land from MOD to allow the Plymouth City Deal to go ahead.

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

  • MOD helicopter contract will sustain more than 1,000 UK jobs

    The MOD has awarded a helicopter support contract worth £580 million to AgustaWestland, sustaining more than 1,000 jobs across the UK.

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

  • UK support to help thousands more victims of Cyclone Pam

    Further UK funds allocated to support organisations working in Vanuatu.

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

  • RAF delivers vital UN supplies in South Sudan

    An RAF C-130 aircraft will today leave RAF Brize Norton, on a UN mission to deliver vital supplies to remote Malakal in South Sudan.

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

  • New recognition for Reserve and Regular military service

    Reserve forces will be rewarded for their commitment with a new post nominal award, while regulars may receive a new Long Service medal.

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

  • UK troops to train moderate Syrian opposition

    The Defence Secretary has announced that the UK will provide military training to Syrian moderate opposition forces.

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

  • Minister for the Reserves gifts WW2 records to Polish Government

    In a symbolic hand over, the Ministry of Defence has gifted World War Two records relating to Free Polish personnel to the Polish Government

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

  • MOD announces appointment of the Chief Executive for Defence Equipment and Support

    The MOD is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Douglas as the Chief Executive of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S).

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