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Theresa May spoke to President Kenyatta of Kenya today and discussed trade and investment, defence and counter-terrorism.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Boris Johnson, Foreign Secretary, delivered the closing speech at the UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial in London on 8 September 2016
Minister for Defence Procurement Harriet Baldwin has visited a two-day showcase of land equipment and technology, helping the British Army maintain its edge to meet future challenges.
The Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) showcased some of the best research ideas it’s funded at a Marketplace event in London on 6 September 2016.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has condemned the reported nuclear test carried out by North Korea
The face of modern warfare changed forever on the morning of 15 September 1916, when tanks were used for the first time.
It is an honour to welcome you all here this morning. As we are gathered here…some 125,000 peacekeepers are deployed around the world…holding the line between stability and disorder.
Major Rachel Grimes deployed as part of the United Nations’ Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) in 2014.
Up to one hundred extra UK Armed Forces personnel are to join UN peacekeeping work in South Sudan, adding to 300 announced under the previous Government.
Reserves Day today honours the work and commitment of our dedicated Servicemen and women who make up the UK’s Reserve Forces.
Baroness Anelay highlights UK commitment to protection of civilians.
Lt Col Doyle was employed in the UN Stabilisation Mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MINUSCO), as the Force Chief of Plans.
Major Smith was the first UK Contingent Commander for the UK contribution to United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS).
Prime Minister Theresa May gave a statement in Parliament on the recent G20 Summit in China and the leading role the UK plays in the world.
Secretary of State for Defence Michael Fallon will host a UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial in London on 8 September 2016.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon launches 2016’s Reserves Day with 100 Reservists and their employers.
On September 7 the UK Foreign Secretary will host the High Negotiations Committee of the Syrian Opposition (HNC) and numerous foreign ministers from across the world. During this time the HNC will launch their political visi…
Lt Col Irena Dzisiewska recently deployed on the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today delivered a speech at Université d’été, Paris, confirming the UK's commitment to European Security
Today the Grenadier Guards, one of the oldest regiments in the British Army, gathered in Bruges, Belgium to mark 360 years since their formation there in 1656.
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