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UK Government publishes Terms of Reference for Patrick Finucane Inquiry

UK Government publishes Terms of Reference for Patrick Finucane Inquiry

Monday, 09 March 2026

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, has today [09 March] announced the Terms of Reference for the Patrick Finucane Inquiry...

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Supporting working people always top of my mind

Supporting working people always top of my mind

Sunday, 08 March 2026

The Prime Minister will visit a community centre in London where he'll meet with people to discuss the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on co...

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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 8 March 2026

PM call with President Trump of the United States: 8 March 2026

Sunday, 08 March 2026

The Prime Minister spoke with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this afternoon. ...

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PM call with President Erdo?an of Türkiye: 7 March 2026

PM call with President Erdo?an of Türkiye: 7 March 2026

Saturday, 07 March 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, this morning....

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UK reveals military maintenance facilities in Ukraine for first time

UK reveals military maintenance facilities in Ukraine for first time

Saturday, 07 March 2026

The UK has revealed for the first time its maintenance, repair and overhaul systems (MRO) facilities in Ukraine, with four operational and a fifth pla...

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PM remarks on the situation in the Middle East: 5 March 2026

PM remarks on the situation in the Middle East: 5 March 2026

Thursday, 05 March 2026

The Prime Minister's remarks at a press conference on the situation in the Middle East....

Russia’s strategy of distraction seeks to obscure its violation of OSCE principles: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s strategy of distraction seeks to obscure its violation of OSCE principles: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Ambassador Holland highlights how Russia’s false narratives and unsubstantiated allegations aim to distract from its unlawful invasion of Ukraine, whi...

Respect the Range: How following access rules strengthens UK Defence

Respect the Range: How following access rules strengthens UK Defence

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

The MOD is reminding the public to follow safe access rules when visiting military training areas, to keep everyone safe and avoid disrupting training...

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Space firms to scale up and thrive in Britain with government backing for bolder strategy

Space firms to scale up and thrive in Britain with government backing for bolder strategy

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

A bolder approach to space strategy will see £500 million allocated to national programmes to back high-growth technologies and help British companies...

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Minister Lloyd speech at Space Comm Expo 2026

Minister Lloyd speech at Space Comm Expo 2026

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke at Space-Comm Expo 2026 on Wednesday 4 March 2026....

Statement by the United Kingdom on UK France nuclear policy and cooperation

Statement by the United Kingdom on UK France nuclear policy and cooperation

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

Statement by the United Kingdom on UK-France nuclear policy and cooperation...

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UK condemns Russia’s escalating activity and narratives, and urges renewed risk reduction: UK statement to the OSCE

UK condemns Russia’s escalating activity and narratives, and urges renewed risk reduction: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

UK Senior Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, reaffirms the UK’s unwavering support for Ukraine while condemning Russia’s escalating actions, includ...

UK sends warship and drone busting helicopters to the Eastern Mediterranean to protect Brits and allies in the region

UK sends warship and drone busting helicopters to the Eastern Mediterranean to protect Brits and allies in the region

Tuesday, 03 March 2026

HMS Dragon set to sail to the Eastern Mediterranean to defend British interests and support the collective self-defence of our allies....

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Spring Forecast 2026 speech

Spring Forecast 2026 speech

Tuesday, 03 March 2026

Spring Forecast 2026 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves....

Statement following the Nepalese Supreme Court's Judgment on Gurkha Pensions

Statement following the Nepalese Supreme Court's Judgment on Gurkha Pensions

Tuesday, 03 March 2026

Statement following the Nepalese Supreme Court's Judgment on Gurkha Pensions...

Billion pound helicopter deal secures 3,300 British jobs, boosts battlefield kit and unlocks up to £15?billion in UK exports

Billion pound helicopter deal secures 3,300 British jobs, boosts battlefield kit and unlocks up to £15?billion in UK exports

Monday, 02 March 2026

Leonardo UK selected for £1 billion contract for new?medium?helicopters?(NMH) - which could work alongside uncrewed aircraft - to support defence oper...

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PM statement on Iran: 1 March 2026

PM statement on Iran: 1 March 2026

Sunday, 01 March 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on Iran....

Summary of the UK Government legal position: The legality of defensive action in respect of Iranian regional attacks

Summary of the UK Government legal position: The legality of defensive action in respect of Iranian regional attacks

Sunday, 01 March 2026

Summary of the UK Government legal position: The legality of defensive action in respect of Iranian regional attacks...

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UK Hosts Senior NATO Leaders to discuss Nuclear Deterrence

UK Hosts Senior NATO Leaders to discuss Nuclear Deterrence

Friday, 27 February 2026

NATO officials discussed the Alliance's approach to nuclear deterrence and Euro-Atlantic security in flagship meeting on 27 February. ...

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His Majesty The King visits Northwood Headquarters

His Majesty The King visits Northwood Headquarters

Friday, 27 February 2026

His Majesty The King today visited the Northwood military headquarters in north-west London, paying tribute to the dedication and service of personnel...

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New gym opens to boost soldier wellbeing at Kendrew Barracks

New gym opens to boost soldier wellbeing at Kendrew Barracks

Thursday, 26 February 2026

A state-of-the-art gym has officially opened at Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, providing improved fitness facilities for around 1,800 soldiers and thei...

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New drone factory opens in Suffolk to boost Ukraine's Armed Forces against Russia's war

New drone factory opens in Suffolk to boost Ukraine's Armed Forces against Russia's war

Thursday, 26 February 2026

Ukraine’s Armed Forces will be able to better defend itself against Russia’s brutal attacks. ...

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UK reaffirms commitment to humane treatment of POWs and accountability of Russia in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

UK reaffirms commitment to humane treatment of POWs and accountability of Russia in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Ambassador Neil Holland reaffirms the UK’s commitment to the humane treatment of prisoners of war, highlighting the IHL obligations, improving oversig...

Final piece in place for defence support transformation

Final piece in place for defence support transformation

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group has awarded the third and final major contract within the Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) progra...

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We are working with partners across this Council and beyond to defend the UN Charter because Russia’s war is illegal and unprovoked: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

We are working with partners across this Council and beyond to defend the UN Charter because Russia’s war is illegal and unprovoked: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Statement by Steven Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, at the UN Security Council Meeting on Ukrai...

Powerful new Royal Navy warship programme advances as milestones reached for two ships

Powerful new Royal Navy warship programme advances as milestones reached for two ships

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Two of the Royal Navy’s powerful new Type 31 frigates have reached key milestones....

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Innovative solutions to boost munitions outload capability

Innovative solutions to boost munitions outload capability

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

The MOD has trialled a series of projects designed to improve the UK's ability to outload munitions quickly and at scale during high-intensity conflic...

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Co chairs statement   Coalition of the Willing call: 24 February 2026

Co chairs statement Coalition of the Willing call: 24 February 2026

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Co-chairs statement - Coalition of the Willing call. ...

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UK steps up support for Ukraine four years on from Putin's full scale invasion

UK steps up support for Ukraine four years on from Putin's full scale invasion

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

UK boosting support for Ukraine four years after Putin’s full-scale invasion with new military and humanitarian support. ...

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Australia UK Defence Industry Dialogue: Joint Statement

Australia UK Defence Industry Dialogue: Joint Statement

Monday, 23 February 2026

On 23 February 2026, the UK Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP hosted the Minister for Defence Industry of Australia, the Ho...

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