Skip to main content
National security

News and communications

Skip to results

9,359 results

Skip to results
9,359 results sorted by Updated (newest)
  • Armed Forces Covenant published for first time

    The Government has published the tri-Service Armed Forces Covenant for the first time today and announced that, with an amendment to the Armed Forces Bill, its principles will be enshrined in law.

    • Updated:

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

  • Soldier presents cup at FA final

    A British soldier presented the FA Cup to winners Manchester City after Saturday's final, having being selected as the FA's guest of honour for his inspirational leadership and selfless bravery in Afghanistan.

    • Updated:

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

  • Operation Gird: report by the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation

    Statement was laid in the House of Commons on 16 May 2011 by Theresa May, and in the House of Lords by Baroness Browning.

    • Updated:

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

  • Military Covenant to be enshrined in law

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced plans to write the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant into law. External site: [Royal British Legion Statement on the Armed Foces Covenant](http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/…

    • Updated:

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

  • Resignation of Middle East Envoy Senator George Mitchell

    Foreign Secretary William Hague recognises the contributions Senator George Mitchell made in both the Middle East and Northern Ireland.

    • Updated:

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

  • 2011/05/13 - Polish-British Round Table

    Speech delivered by Minister for International Security Strategy at Villa Decius, Krakow, Poland on Friday 13 May 2011.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attacks in North-West Pakistan

    Over 80 people are reported dead after attacks in Charsadda, North-West Pakistan. Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the attacks describing them as "cowardly".

    • Updated:

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office in London and its embassies overseas this week.

    • Updated:

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Afghanistan, Egypt and tourism were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers

    • Updated:

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

  • Supporting the Libyan National Transitional Council

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament following the visit of the Chairman of the Libyan National Council

    • Updated:

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

  • Royal Navy Cougar 11 Force begins exercises off Cyprus

    Exercise Cypriot Lion, designed to demonstrate the versatile capabilities and high readiness of the Royal Navy’s new Response Force Task Group…

    • Updated:

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

  • Army's Apache fires first Hellfire missiles at sea

    In a significant milestone in proving the capability of Apache to operate and strike from the sea, 30mm rounds and Hellfire missiles were successfully…

    • Updated:

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

  • HMS Liverpool fires on Gaddafi forces

    The Commanding Officer of Royal Navy destroyer HMS Liverpool has praised his 'cool and professional' crew after they silenced a Libyan shore battery this week which had opened fire on the ship and its helicopter.

    • Updated:

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

  • RAF announces new Reaper squadron

    A new Reaper squadron is to form at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire which will control the aircraft over Afghanistan from the UK for the first time.

    • Updated:

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

  • Mercian soldiers honoured by Super League rugby club

    Soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (1 MERCIAN) will be guests of honour at tonight's Engage Super League game between the Warrington Wolves and the Castleford Tigers.

    • Updated:

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

  • "I urge the Yemeni authorities to demonstrate their commitment to an orderly and peaceful transition"

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt discussed rising violence when he met UN Special Envoy to Yemen Jamal Benomar today in London.

    • Updated:

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

  • Army assisting Libya operations with RAF

    British Army personnel are taking to the skies over Libya in RAF Sentinel aircraft, helping gather essential intelligence in support of NATO-led operations to protect civilians on the ground below.

    • Updated:

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

  • Injured troops take to the ice

    An ice sledge hockey squad made up of injured Service personnel took to the rink yesterday following a year's worth of preparation to get them ready to compete in the national ice sledge hockey league.

    • Updated:

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

  • Afghan Army recruits take oath of allegiance on Helmand training course

    Hundreds of new Afghan National Army (ANA) recruits, or 'warriors', have sworn loyalty and allegiance at their new training centre in Helmand province.

    • Updated:

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

  • Royal Gibraltar Regiment trains in UK

    After a delay due to ongoing operations in Libya, soldiers of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment (RG) finally made it to the UK for their annual Exercise Jebel Tarik.

    • Updated:

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