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  • CDS and PUS send Christmas message to Defence staff

    Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Sir David Richards and the MOD's Permanent Under Secretary (PUS) Ursula Brennan have issued the following joint Christmas message of support and best wishes to all UK Defence pers…

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

  • UK welcomes US review of Afghanistan

    The UK's Prime Minister, David Cameron, has welcomed a US review published this week of the strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan which, the review says, has weakened Al-Qaeda and the Taliban.

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

  • 3 Commando Brigade to replace 16 Air Assault Brigade in Helmand

    3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines will replace 16 Air Assault Brigade in April 2011 as the lead formation of British troops in Helmand province, Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has announced this week.

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

  • Britain's Armed Forces honoured at The Millies

    ‘The Millies’, now in their third year, have become a key fixture of the military calendar, offering the British public the chance to pay tribute…

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

  • MOD introduces pelvic protection for front line troops

    Greater pelvic protection for troops in Afghanistan has been introduced to help mitigate the effects of IED blasts, the MOD has announced.

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

  • National Risk Register of Civil Emergencies 2010 edition

    In 2008 government published, for the first time, a National Risk Register, fulfilling a commitment made in the National Security Strategy.

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

  • Bernard Gray appointed Chief of Defence Materiel

    His responsibility includes MOD assets worth £104bn and an annual operating budget of £13bn. Mr Gray replaces General Sir Kevin O’Donoghue…

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

  • Control order powers: 11 September 2010 to 10 December 2010

    Section 14(1) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably…

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

  • Third Annual Report of the Independent Reviewer of the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007

    Owen Paterson MP's statement on the Independent Reviewer of the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007.

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

  • Robert Hamill Inquiry and Rosemary Nelson Inquiry: publication delay

    Secretary of State informed the House of a delay to the publication of the reports of the Robert Hamill and Rosemary Nelson Inquiries.

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

  • Third Annual Report of the Independent Reviewer of the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007

    Speech given by Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 16 December 2010

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Ministerial gifts, Afghanistan review, Defence Secretary, energy, drugs, coastguard, Defence procurement and MPs expenses.

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

  • Statement on US review of Afghanistan and Pakistan

    Number 10 has welcomed a US review of the strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East condemns bombing in Iran

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Alistair Burt has condemned the terrorist bombing in Chabahar, Iran.

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

  • Soldiers deliver winter clothes to Afghan village

    Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment and the ANA delivered the items in preparation for winter to the local Hazara people, who…

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

  • Changes to Royal Navy's surface fleet announced

    Changes to the Royal Navy's surface fleet, including the withdrawal from service of HMS Illustrious and the four remaining Type 22 frigates, are announced by Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox.

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

  • British troops neutralise Taliban IED facility

    The Taliban staging post, which also hid drugs to be sold to raise funds, was discovered by soldiers from B Company, The Royal Highland Fusiliers…

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

  • 11th annual Chief of the Defence Staff lecture

    Speech by General Sir David Richards, Chief of the Defence Staff.

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

  • 2010/12/14 - Denmark-UK Defence Co-operation

    Speech delivered by Minister for the Armed Forces at the Royal Denmark Defence College, Copehagen on Tuesday 14 December 2010.

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

  • HMS Albion assumes role of fleet flagship

    HMS Albion, the amphibious assault ship based in Plymouth, becomes the flagship now that the previous flagship HMS Ark Royal is in the process…

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