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Second World War veterans to travel to overseas commemorations paid for by the Government

Second World War veterans to travel to overseas commemorations paid for by the Government

Friday, 08 May 2026

The Ministry of Defence will pay for Second World War veterans to attend commemorations in Europe this summer in partnership with the Royal British Le...

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UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

Friday, 08 May 2026

Latest information on cases including British nationals....

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PM statement to mark eighty one years since VE Day

PM statement to mark eighty one years since VE Day

Thursday, 07 May 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement to mark eighty-one years since VE Day....

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Russia must cease threats and attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia must cease threats and attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 06 May 2026

UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, warns that such actions violate international humanitarian law and undermine OSCE norms built since the Second World War...

UK Armed Forces better protected with new jamming proof navigation tech

UK Armed Forces better protected with new jamming proof navigation tech

Wednesday, 06 May 2026

UK Armed Forces personnel will be better protected from enemy interference with navigation systems through the development of innovative new technolog...

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Dstl develops first smart ‘find and strike’ system for faster battlefield decisions

Dstl develops first smart ‘find and strike’ system for faster battlefield decisions

Tuesday, 05 May 2026

Commanders will better coordinate surveillance, targeting and weapons across platforms and uncrewed systems....

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Victims of serious and sexual crime to receive better protection and support in Armed Forces justice reforms

Victims of serious and sexual crime to receive better protection and support in Armed Forces justice reforms

Tuesday, 05 May 2026

Victims of serious and sexual crimes to receive improved guidance and support in the Service Justice System ...

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UK cracks down on Russia’s exploitation of vulnerable migrants and deadly drone capability

UK cracks down on Russia’s exploitation of vulnerable migrants and deadly drone capability

Tuesday, 05 May 2026

The UK has announced new sanctions to curb production of Russian drones and the nefarious networks that are exploiting vulnerable migrants from across...

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PM meeting with leaders from Ukraine, France, Italy, Poland, Canada, Norway, Finland, NATO, the European Commission and the European Council at the EPC: 4 May 2026

PM meeting with leaders from Ukraine, France, Italy, Poland, Canada, Norway, Finland, NATO, the European Commission and the European Council at the EPC: 4 May 2026

Monday, 04 May 2026

The Prime Minister joined leaders from Ukraine, France, Italy, Poland, Canada, Norway, Finland, NATO, the European Commission and the European Council...

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New interceptor missiles successfully tested in the Middle East as Defence Minister visits region

New interceptor missiles successfully tested in the Middle East as Defence Minister visits region

Friday, 01 May 2026

The UK?military and?Gulf?partners?will be?better protected against?drone?attacks following the successful testing of new British-built Skyhammer inter...

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British Irish Intergovernmental Conference Joint Communiqué, 30 April 2026

British Irish Intergovernmental Conference Joint Communiqué, 30 April 2026

Thursday, 30 April 2026

A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference took place at Hillsborough Castle on 30 April 2026 ...

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Evidence shows Russia continues to incur catastrophic losses for minimal gains in an unsustainable war: UK statement to the OSCE

Evidence shows Russia continues to incur catastrophic losses for minimal gains in an unsustainable war: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 April 2026

UK Senior Military Advisor, Colonel Joby Rimmer says evidence based military analysis shows Russia’s war in Ukraine is unsustainable, with increasingl...

The impact of Russia’s intensifying attacks on civilians in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

The impact of Russia’s intensifying attacks on civilians in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 April 2026

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford condemns Russia’s intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, highlighting the mount...

UK and Irish Governments to reaffirm security cooperation and commitment to Legacy at BIIGC 

UK and Irish Governments to reaffirm security cooperation and commitment to Legacy at BIIGC 

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

The British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) will be held today [Thursday 30 April] at Hillsborough Castle...

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Graves of two unknown World War 1 officers 'named' 111 years after their deaths

Graves of two unknown World War 1 officers 'named' 111 years after their deaths

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

The previously un-named graves of two officers who gave their lives during World War One have been identified in Belgium. Captain (Capt) Gordon Cuthb...

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First Sea Lord Speech at RUSI

First Sea Lord Speech at RUSI

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Transforming the Royal Navy by embracing the rapid technological advances of our age...

Ministry of Defence Police appoints new Deputy Chief Constable

Ministry of Defence Police appoints new Deputy Chief Constable

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Following the appointment of Chief Constable Kier Pritchard in January, the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) has appointed Simon Dobinson as their new...

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UK tests defence supply chains under war conditions in major exercise

UK tests defence supply chains under war conditions in major exercise

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Major wargame exercise brings together leading defence companies to test supply chain resilience under wartime pressure. ...

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Graves of two missing Lance Corporals from World War One identified in Belgium

Graves of two missing Lance Corporals from World War One identified in Belgium

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Lance Corporal William Voice MM was born in Horsham, Sussex in 1886. Lance Corporal Lionel Weller Sandell – known to his family as Solly, was born in...

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Rebuilding Britain for the new world: Liz Kendall’s speech at the Royal United Services Institute

Rebuilding Britain for the new world: Liz Kendall’s speech at the Royal United Services Institute

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, delivered a speech at Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on Tuesday 28 Ap...

Entertainment on demand for Armed Forces personnel at home and abroad

Entertainment on demand for Armed Forces personnel at home and abroad

Friday, 24 April 2026

Members of the Armed Forces will soon have expanded access to media and entertainment, from top-flight sports like football and rugby to podcasts, gam...

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Grave of Great War soldier from Hampstead identified

Grave of Great War soldier from Hampstead identified

Friday, 24 April 2026

Lieutenant (Lt) George Kenneth Steinberg MC, from Hampstead, London, has been given a named grave after he was killed near Arras during the Great War ...

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How to think about foreign policy in the new geoeconomic era

How to think about foreign policy in the new geoeconomic era

Thursday, 23 April 2026

The Foreign Secretary has written in The Economist about the need to enhance our economic resilience ...

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Modernised homes for military families in Woolwich returning from Cyprus deployment

Modernised homes for military families in Woolwich returning from Cyprus deployment

Thursday, 23 April 2026

More than 120 military families in Woolwich will live in newly refurbished properties, as part of an overhaul that is already benefitting families ret...

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Russia’s war against Ukraine and threats to OSCE security: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s war against Ukraine and threats to OSCE security: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Ambassador Holland condemned Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine, denounced recent Russian threats and intimidation at the OSCE, reaffirmed the UK’s ...

From service to global markets: UKEF partners with Finance for Forces to support veteran led exporters 

From service to global markets: UKEF partners with Finance for Forces to support veteran led exporters 

Thursday, 23 April 2026

UKEF announces collaboration to ensure veteran-led firms are matched with the right support to export and grow....

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DNA test identifies Essex soldier of the Great War

DNA test identifies Essex soldier of the Great War

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Private (Pte) Reginald Joesph Blake, from Tendring, Essex, was buried in France today nearly 110 years after he went missing in action. ...

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We urge the international community to remain focused on supporting progress towards Syria’s economic recovery and long term stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We urge the international community to remain focused on supporting progress towards Syria’s economic recovery and long term stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

Northern Ireland start up boost with new £50 million defence growth deal

Northern Ireland start up boost with new £50 million defence growth deal

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Defence tech start-ups and small businesses in Northern Ireland will benefit from a £50 million investment boost launched by the UK government today, ...

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Unlocking private investment to drive UK defence as an engine for growth

Unlocking private investment to drive UK defence as an engine for growth

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

The UK defence industry stands to benefit as the Government considers new ways to unlock private investment to drive military readiness, create jobs a...

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