Breaking news: Reaction to conclusion of Pte Gavin Williams inquest
A coroner has recorded a narrative conclusion at the inquest into the death of Private Gavin Williams who died in 2006.
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Breaking news: Army deploys to support flood relief efforts
The Army has been called in to support civilian efforts to protect flood-hit communities in northern England led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Breaking news: MOD statement on British forces in Helmand
There is reporting that British forces are assisting the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces in Sangin, Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Defence Secretary and General Messenger on air strikes in Syria
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Defence Secretary Michael Fallon and Lieutenant General Gordon Messenger have answered questions from the House of Commons Defence Select Committee (HCDC) on the potential for air strikes by the Royal Air Force in Syria.
British Forces rescue cruise passenger injured in South Atlantic
Royal Navy and Royal Air Force personnel based in the Falkland Islands have conducted a long range rescue of a British man from a Russian cruise ship.
Defence Secretary statement on Sinjar
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Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence and MOD News Team, Posted on:
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The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon visits Turkey today where he is meeting the Turkish Prime Minister, the Chief of the General Staff and the Foreign and Defence Ministers. Speaking from Ankara, he said: We continue our work to degrade and …
Breaking news: former soldier arrested in connection with Bloody Sunday
It is being reported that a former soldier has been arrested by detectives investigating the Bloody Sunday shootings in Londonderry in 1972. Here is our position.
Latest government statement on migrants in Cyprus
14 of the 115 migrants being held in a transit facility on a military base in Cyprus have now been moved into accommodation in Cyprus. Read the latest statement below.
Latest government statement on migrants in Cyprus
There is continued media coverage of the migrants who arrived in Cyprus earlier this week. Read the latest government position below.
Latest government statement on migrants in Cyprus
With continued media interest in the recent arrival of migrants in Cyprus, the latest government statement can be seen here.