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  • Moving Cenotaph vigil launches 2014 Poppy Appeal

    Armed Forces personnel joined members of the public taking part in "The Watch" - a vigil to launch The Royal British Legion’s annual appeal.

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

  • Commemoration of sailors fallen in attack on HMS Dragon in 1919

    On 17 October a ceremony to commemorate fallen British, French and Irish sailors who participated in Latvia's war of Liberation in 1919 took place.

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

  • Commemoration of sailors fallen in attack on HMS Dragon in 1919

    On 17 October a ceremony to commemorate fallen British, French and Irish sailors who participated in Latvia's war of Liberation in 1919 took place.

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

  • New funding and powers to tackle abuse in the charity sector

    David Cameron announced new funding for the Charity Commission to tackle abuse, including extremist activity, in the charity sector.

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

  • More UK troops deploy to Sierra Leone

    Around 150 British Army personnel left RAF Brize Norton this morning to add to the significant UK efforts to tackle Ebola.

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

  • £4 million funding available for synthetic biology applications in defence

    Innovative applications of synthetic biology for defence and security are being sought.

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  • RFA Argus deploys to Sierra Leone

    The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship began her journey to Sierra Leone today as part of the UK’s response to the Ebola outbreak.

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

  • Nominations open for Sun Military Awards

    The 2014 "Millies" celebrate the amazing work carried out by our servicemen and women at home and abroad.

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

  • Dalgety Bay contamination control progress continues with survey work

    MOD has launched essential ecology and wildlife survey work as it progresses plans for managing radium contamination at Dalgety Bay.

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  • Army officers lead the way on the future of engineering

    Engineers in the British Army have been demonstrating the importance of engineering through the Bloodhound supersonic car (SSC) project.

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

  • Final event of Normandy Veterans’ Association

    Lord Astor and Mark Francois joined D-Day veterans and their families for a special service at Westminster Abbey

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

  • New investment to strengthen Gibraltar relationship

    A package of new measures announced by the Defence Secretary has reaffirmed the UK’s support to Gibraltar.

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

  • Medics on their way to Sierra Leone

    Personnel from Hampshire’s 22 Field Hospital will provide a key component in the UK’s response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.

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

  • PM call with leaders: 15 October 2014

    David Cameron held a video conference call with President Obama, President Hollande, Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Renzi.

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

  • 2014 Sanctuary Award winners announced

    The Ministry of Defence has announced the winners of its prestigious Sanctuary Awards.

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

  • Inspiring students to sign up to science

    Students from schools local to the Salisbury area learn about careers in STEM with Dstl

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  • Lord Ashcroft's veterans transition review: government response

    Oliver Letwin responds to the review, outlining how government will improve the experience of service personnel moving into civilian life.

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

  • Mental health support in defence

    Today, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day, which raises public awareness and promotes open discussion about mental health.

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

  • First steel cut on new patrol ships

    Steel was cut today for the first of 3 new Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) at a ceremony in Glasgow.

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

  • British Ambassador to Bulgaria on foreign policy in a less stable neighbourhood

    HMA Jonathan Allen delivered a speech at the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria about the British and Bulgarian foreign policy in a less predictable neighbourhood.

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