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  • Army's future is secure in Brecon

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon confirmed that the Army’s future is secure in Brecon during a visit to the Welsh town today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary confirms 30,000 defence jobs in South West

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon visited the Royal Marines (RM) base at Chivenor today to underline the importance of the South West to the defence of the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Three World War 2 soldiers finally laid to rest 75 years after they gave their lives for their country

    Lance Corporal (LCpl) Ronald George Blackham laid to rest alongside 2 unknown soldiers after they were killed in Italy, during World War 2.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 30% of officers progress from the ranks

    Addressing a group of would-be officers yesterday, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon revealed that nearly a third of serving officers have progressed from the lower ranks.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM Commons statement on European Council: 14 March 2017

    Prime Minister Theresa May gave a statement to Parliament on the March EU Council meeting and next steps in preparing to trigger Article 50.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces 1,500th signing of Armed Forces Covenant

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that 1,500 UK organisations have now signed the Armed Forces Covenant and pledged to treat our Service personnel and veterans fairly.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Office minister comments on UNICEF report on Syria

    Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood comments on UNICEF report highlighting the suffering of children in Syria

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Jetty completion marks major milestone in Carrier works

    Work to ready a historic jetty at Her Majesty’s Naval Dockyard Portsmouth for the arrival of the largest warships ever built for the Royal Navy has been completed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British military chief welcomes largest number of female Afghan officer graduates

    The UK’s second most senior military officer has hailed the important role Afghan women play in defending their country.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • European Council March 2017: Prime Minister's press statement

    Prime Minister Theresa May gave a statement on subjects covered at the European Council meeting: migration, the Western Balkans, and Brexit.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Unknown World War 1 soldiers graves rededicated

    Funeral service held for 3 unknown soldiers who enlisted into The Lancashire Fusiliers, the New Zealand Infantry and of an unknown regiment.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial unveiled in London

    HM The Queen, accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, unveiled the Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial in Victoria Embankment Gardens, London.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Royal Navy's first new Offshore Patrol Vessel formally named

    The first of the Royal Navy’s new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) has been formally named in Scotland today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK welcomes security appointments in Lebanon

    For many years the UK and Lebanon have enjoyed a shared interest of protecting Lebanese security on the borders, in cities, and villages across the country.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Minister launches new Army apprentice awards

    Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has launched the Army Apprenticeship Awards as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary underlines UK commitment to European security

    Britain is committed to playing a leading role in European security, the Defence Secretary has reaffirmed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • CNC supports national counter terrorism campaign

    The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) supports the national Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) campaign, which launches across the country today (6/3) and will run until 31 March.

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  • First UK ePassport gates opened in Paris

    The British Ambassador to France and the Director General of Border Force opened the UK’s first overseas ePassport gates on 2 March 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Investigatory Powers Commissioner appointed: Lord Justice Fulford

    The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Lord Justice Fulford as the first Investigatory Powers Commissioner.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary applauds service of globally deployed Scots

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon today thanked the Armed Forces in Scotland for their bravery and hard work protecting the UK and projecting British influence around the world.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government