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  • RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near Estonia

    RAF Typhoon jets operating as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission have intercepted Russian military aircraft near Baltic airspace.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • "The United Kingdom has always been a strong supporter of Bosnia and Herzegovina's long term stability and prosperity."

    Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft of the UK Mission to the UN at the Security Council Meeting on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ministry of Defence Ministerial appointments finalised

    Prime Minister retains Philip Dunne and Julian Brazier, and appoints Penny Mordaunt, Mark Lancaster and Earl Howe to roles in the Ministry of Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK reaffirms strong commitment to Libya and its people

    The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States of America reaffirm their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya, and …

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • US Navy Vice Admiral shows commitment to combined carrier strike

    One of the highest-ranking women in the US Armed Forces has met with her Royal Navy counterparts to plan future joint carrier operations.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • "The Second World War showed us the darkest side of humanity."

    Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft of the UK Mission to the UN at the General Assembly special solemn plenary meeting in commemoration of all victims of the Second World War

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

  • HMS Bulwark and Merlin helicopters ready for operations in the Mediterranean

    HMS Bulwark and three Merlin helicopters are now ready to operate in the Mediterranean, working closely with the Italian Navy, and coordinated via Rome.

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

  • FCO Minister appalled by reported murder of Yazidis

    If confirmed, reports of the murder of hundreds of Yazidis are a further sign of ISIL's utter depravity.

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

  • Villiers condemns reckless attack in North Belfast

    The Secretary of State has this morning condemned those responsible for the device found in North Belfast

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

  • A fight for the skies: The Battle of Britain

    In the last of a series of 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

  • Tactical drop: British Paratroopers’ drop to D-Day victory

    In the second of a series of 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

  • Villiers condemns Londonderry incendiary attack

    Theresa Villiers, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has this afternoon condemned the incendiary attack in Londonderry

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

  • "The United Kingdom remains committed to the Non Proliferation Treaty"

    Statement by Baroness Anelay, Minister of State at the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office, at the UN 2015 Review Conference of the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

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

  • UK welcomes appointment of new UN Special Envoy to Yemen

    UK welcomes appointment of Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed as UN #Yemen Envoy & urges all parties to resume political talks

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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

  • "Countering violent extremism is one of the most pressing international challenges that we face"

    Statement by Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN at the Security Council Open Debate on Maintenance of International Peace and Security

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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

  • British Army Football Helps Kosovo Security Force Women’s Team

    The British Army Football Association and the English Football Association have supported a Kosovo Security Force (KSF) women’s team with a donation of football shirts.

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

  • Villiers offers condolences following death of Lord Mason

    Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers extends her sympathies to the family of Lord Mason, former NI Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

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

  • Montenegrin Prime Minister visits NATO Headquarters

    PM Milo Djukanovic met with the Secretary General and NATO Ambassadors to discuss Montenegro’s progress on its Euro-Atlantic path

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