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  • More beds completed for carrier crew

    The second phase of innovative new modular accommodation for sailors working on the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier has been completed by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates Nobel Peace Prize winners

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond congratulates the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet who were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony in Norway.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British ambassador to Montenegro speaks at Western Balkans IPA conference

    Conference organised in cooperation with the British Council, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration and Delegation of the European Union within the Project "Communicating EU Accession and IPA Assistance i…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed Forces Covenant to be extended as Annual Report is published

    The Armed Forces Covenant ensures that past and present personnel and their families are treated fairly.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Second Royal Navy Mediterranean drugs bust in a fortnight

    The Royal Navy has carried out its second drugs bust in the Mediterranean in as many weeks with HMS St Albans seizing around 320kg of cannabis.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM statement on talks in Romania, 9 December 2015

    David Cameron made a statement following his meeting with President Iohannis of Romania in Bucharest on defence, immigration and EU reform.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Operation Nightingale excavation shortlisted for prestigious archaeological award

    A Salisbury Plain archaeological dig has been shortlisted for a prestigious award from Current Archaeology magazine.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 2015 Christmas gift initiative for Armed Forces launches HMS Belfast

    Army, Navy and Royal Air Force personnel joined sponsors, supporters and trustees of the charity uk4u Thanks! to launch the 2015 Christmas Box campaign today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Army engineers help with storm Desmond response

    Several teams of Royal Engineers have been deployed to help in the emergency response and recovery after the floods in Cumbria and Lancashire.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Visit to Algiers of HMS Lancaster

    British Royal Navy frigate HMS Lancaster visited Algiers from 6 to 8 December.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary highlights defence boost to Scottish Jobs

    The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today visited key defence companies in Scotland to highlight the contribution MOD investment is making to its economy.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces £800 million innovation initiative

    While visiting Rosyth today, the Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced that the Ministry of Defence (MOD) will spend around £800 million on boosting innovation over the next ten years to meet future threats.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary visits UK personnel taking the fight to Daesh

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today thanked UK personnel tackling Daesh on the frontline during a trip to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British jobs secured through upgrade to nuclear deterrent

    Two Royal Navy nuclear deterrent submarines have reached key programme milestones.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • RAF conduct first air strikes in Syria

    Royal Air Force Tornado aircraft, as part of operations against Daesh, have flown their first missions over Syria.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Animal research at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

    Official response that puts Dstl's work with animals into context and confirms MOD’s commitment to reduction, refinement and replacement.

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  • Royal Navy in Mediterranean drugs seizure

    The crew of a Royal Navy warship have seized around £3m worth of cannabis during a security patrol in the Mediterranean.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK-led joint force launched to tackle common threats

    The UK will be at the forefront of a high-readiness force allowing seven nations to meet new challenges in an uncertain world.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting press conference: 28 November 2015

    Prime Minister David Cameron held a press conference at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK military supports Maltese security operation for 2015 Commonwealth meeting

    Armed Forces are providing assistance to the Maltese security operation for the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government