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.
Reactive statements
Reactive statements and rebuttal from the Ministry of Defence
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.
Latest statement on migrants landing in Cyprus
Following the media coverage yesterday of migrants landing in Cyprus, see the latest statement from the MOD here.
MOD response to Sun article on HMS Concord
The Sun reports on its front page today that campaigners claim a decision not to award the crew of HMS Concord medallic recognition for their actions in the Yangtze River in 1949 is because the MOD fears it “will aggravate …
Defence in the media: 18 October 2015
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Speaking to the Andrew Marr programme on BBC 1 this morning, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon discussed a range of topical defence issues including ISIL, Russia and UK air strikes in Syria. Watch the full interview on BBC iPlayer.
Defence in the media: 15 October 2015
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Among today’s headlines European leaders will meet in Brussels for a summit at which the ongoing refugee crisis is expected to dominate, there are reports that Pauline Cafferkey is now critically ill due to a relapse following her contraction of …
Defence in the media: 10 October 2015
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Stories running prominently today include the news that two explosions at a peace rally in the Turkish capital of Ankara have killed at least 86 people, according to the interior ministry.
Defence in the Media: 5 October 2015
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In Defence news, Doctors Without Borders says it has withdrawn from Kunduz, in Afghanistan, after an air strike by US-led NATO forces allegedly destroyed the city’s hospital and killed 22 people. It is reported that the charity is calling for …
Defence in the Media: 6 September 2015
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Today's headlines are once again dominated by stories relating to the migrant crisis. It is widely reported that the UK will accept at least 10,000 refugees, and that the Prime Minister will seek a vote on military action in Syria
Defence in the Media: 1 September 2015
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Among this morning’s top Defence stories is the news that in Ukraine deadly clashes have broken out between police and nationalist protesters in Kiev.