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Confusion Reigns Over 'Royal Yacht' Costs After MoD Contradicts No.10 Over Who Is Paying
Confusion Reigns Over 'Royal Yacht' Costs After MoD Contradicts No.10 Over Who Is Paying
Defence
Defence secretary Ben Wallace has stirred up further confusion over who will fund Britain’s new national flagship after he told MPs his department was footing the bill — despite No. 10 claiming the funding arrangements hadn’t been decided.
UK Denies Russian Claims It Fired Warning Shots At Royal Navy Vessel In Black Sea
Defence
UK Denies Russian Claims It Fired Warning Shots At Royal Navy Vessel In Black Sea
Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer Quits Government Claiming It Has 'Abandoned' NI Soldiers
Defence
Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer Quits Government Claiming It Has "Abandoned" NI Soldiers
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Breaking Promise Not To Cut Armed Forces
Defence
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Breaking Promise Not To Cut Armed Forces
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace Refuses To Deny Reports That Troop Numbers Will Be Cut By Almost 10,000
Defence
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace Refuses To Deny Reports That Troop Numbers Will Be Cut By Almost 10,000
Calls For Civilian Courts To Deal With Sexual Assault and Abuse Cases Involving The Military, After Damning Evidence
Defence
Calls For Civilian Courts To Deal With Sexual Assault and Abuse Cases Involving The Military, After Damning Evidence
UK's Nuclear Weapon Stockpile Set To Expand By More Than 40% Following Fresh Defence Review
Defence
UK's Nuclear Weapon Stockpile Set To Expand By More Than 40% Following Fresh Defence Review
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Defence minister Leo Docherty: 'Northern Ireland is complicated. If it was easy, we would have done it already'
Defence
By Georgina Bailey
Defence minister Leo Docherty: "Northern Ireland is complicated. If it was easy, we would have done it already"
Visa fees should be waived for all UK armed forces personnel and their families
Defence
By Jamie Stone MP
Visa fees should be waived for all UK armed forces personnel and their families
We must learn lessons from Covid-19 - and work together to tackle all epidemics Partner content
Health
By Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases
We must learn lessons from Covid-19 - and work together to tackle all epidemics
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Brexit: The Biggest Claims From The Remain And Leave Campaigns That Never Happened
Brexit: The Biggest Claims From The Remain And Leave Campaigns That Never Happened
Brexit
Two Doses Of Jab Has 'Quite Dramatic' Effect Against Covid-19, Latest Data Shows
Two Doses Of Jab Has "Quite Dramatic" Effect Against Covid-19, Latest Data Shows
Coronavirus
EU To Accept UK Request To Delay 'Sausage War' Cliff Edge
EU To Accept UK Request To Delay "Sausage War" Cliff Edge
Brexit
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Defence minister Leo Docherty: 'Northern Ireland is complicated. If it was easy, we would have done it already'
Defence
By Georgina Bailey
Defence minister Leo Docherty: "Northern Ireland is complicated. If it was easy, we would have done it already"
Leo Docherty, former army captain and minister for defence people and veterans, is bristling with energy and ideas for the armed forces. If only he can figure out who’s going to pay for the Royal Yacht replacement. Georgina Bailey joins him on a trip to Cardiff to see them in action
As the threat changes so must we. The Integrated Review will ensure our Armed Forces are fit for the future
Defence
By Baroness Goldie
As the threat changes so must we. The Integrated Review will ensure our Armed Forces are fit for the future
By transforming defence we will guarantee that resilience remains our watchword in the years ahead
Politicians Told To 'Dial Down The Rhetoric' On Northern Ireland After Menacing Graffiti And Threats To Border Staff
Brexit
Politicians Told To "Dial Down The Rhetoric" On Northern Ireland After Menacing Graffiti And Threats To Border Staff
Politicians in Northern Ireland are calling for calm after local authorities took the emergency step of removing staff from border posts in Belfast and Larne due to growing security concerns.
Defence news
Tory MP Mark Francois tells head of the army to overhaul defence or Dominic Cummings will ‘sort you out’
Defence
Tory MP Mark Francois tells head of the army to overhaul defence or Dominic Cummings will ‘sort you out’
Tory MP Mark Francois has warned the UK's most senior army general that Dominic Cummings will “sort you out his own way” if the Ministry of Defence is not reformed.
Campaigners slam ‘shocking‘ decision to resume UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia a day after imposing sanctions on senior officials
Defence
Campaigners slam ‘shocking‘ decision to resume UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia a day after imposing sanctions on senior officials
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia are set to resume a day after the Government imposed sanctions on senior officials in the country for human rights abuses.
Defence Secretary insists 'no plan' to slash armed forces following reports troop numbers could be cut by a quarter
Defence
Defence Secretary insists 'no plan' to slash armed forces following reports troop numbers could be cut by a quarter
The Defence Secretary has insisted there are "no plans" to slash the armed forces following reports that troop numbers could be cut by as much as a quarter.
Boris Johnson reportedly set for major U-turn over Huawei role in UK 5G network
Defence
Boris Johnson reportedly set for major U-turn over Huawei role in UK 5G network
Boris Johnson is reportedly set to make a major U-turn over the use of Huawei technology in the UK's 5G network.
Theresa May hits out at Boris Johnson for making David Frost national security adviser despite ‘no proven experience’
Defence
Theresa May hits out at Boris Johnson for making David Frost national security adviser despite ‘no proven experience’
Former prime minister Theresa May has hit out at Boris Johnson over his decision to appoint David Frost as the new national security adviser.
Keir Starmer seeks to rebuild Labour armed forces ties with ‘ambitious’ engagement programme
Defence
Keir Starmer seeks to rebuild Labour armed forces ties with ‘ambitious’ engagement programme
Keir Starmer has vowed to “open up Labour again” to Britain’s service personnel and their families.
To tackle racism in the Armed Forces, the MoD must actually understand how racism functions within its ranks
Defence
By Jamie Stone MP
To tackle racism in the Armed Forces, the MoD must actually understand how racism functions within its ranks
If the MoD haven’t got all the evidence at their fingertips to inform their strategy to tackle racism going forward, then there is clearly an awful long way to go.
Just as our Armed Forces work to keep us all safe and secure, we must provide them with the support they deserve
Coronavirus
By Stephen Morgan MP
Just as our Armed Forces work to keep us all safe and secure, we must provide them with the support they deserve
Against the backdrop of the public health emergency and economic crisis, where our Armed Forces continue to go above and beyond in delivering for us, it is important that we deliver for them.
Covid-19 shows that sometimes the worst-case scenario really does happen - we must learn the lessons for defence
Coronavirus
By Julian Lewis MP
Covid-19 shows that sometimes the worst-case scenario really does happen - we must learn the lessons for defence
The coronavirus crisis should serve as a warning not to cut corners when it comes to the safety of our country 
What the Future Holds – how we support the Armed Forces community will help define our national identity Partner content
Coronavirus
By Forces in Mind Trust
What the Future Holds – how we support the Armed Forces community will help define our national identity
Our role over these last extraordinary few months has been to provide a forward look for the Armed Forces charities sector.
Operation CONNECT is making a real difference to the RAF community during the pandemic Partner content
Coronavirus
By Raytheon UK
Operation CONNECT is making a real difference to the RAF community during the pandemic
Within days of the COVID-19 lockdown being implemented across the country, the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) revolutionised its services to meet the needs of the RAF community, with support from Raytheon UK.
Ben Wallace interview: UK defence isn't fit for purpose – our Armed Forces must adapt to 21st Century threats
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Ben Wallace interview: UK defence isn't fit for purpose – our Armed Forces must adapt to 21st Century threats
Ben Wallace should have spent the past few months working on the largest defence and foreign affairs review since the Cold War. Instead, he’s been mobilising thousands of troops to support the Covid-19 response. The defence secretary speaks to Georgina Bailey about the future of the Integrated Review, and why our Armed Forces should be celebrated as well as the NHS
Exclusive: Defence Secretary vows to tackle ‘woeful’ armed forces record on bullying in wake of Black Lives Matter movement
Defence
By Georgina Bailey
Exclusive: Defence Secretary vows to tackle ‘woeful’ armed forces record on bullying in wake of Black Lives Matter movement
The Ministry of Defence must “reset” its “woeful” record on discrimination against black and minority ethnic personnel, Cabinet minister Ben Wallace has declared.
The welfare of 400,000 stranded sailors must not be forgotten
Defence
By Lord West of Spithead
The welfare of 400,000 stranded sailors must not be forgotten
The merchant navy is key to the world's recovery from this crisis. But hundreds of thousands of sailors remain stranded. It’s time for the UK take the global lead and ensure they can get home safely
Boris Johnson confirms government considering new law to protect war memorials after wave of protests
Defence
Boris Johnson confirms government considering new law to protect war memorials after wave of protests
Ministers are considering plans to impose tougher sentences on war memorial vandals, Boris Johnson has confirmed.
Women still face barriers in the UK Armed Forces - here is how to overcome them
Defence
By Sarah Atherton MP
Women still face barriers in the UK Armed Forces - here is how to overcome them
Women can serve across all roles in the Armed Forces. But to cement this progress we must tackle the remaining hurdles to truly unlock the full potential of female service personnel
Boris Johnson ‘mulls crackdown on Chinese takeovers’ amid row over Huawei and Hong Kong
Defence
Boris Johnson ‘mulls crackdown on Chinese takeovers’ amid row over Huawei and Hong Kong
Boris Johnson is reportedly planning a crackdown on foreign takeovers that may pose a risk to the UK’s national security amid mounting Tory concern about the role of China.
Boris Johnson set to phase out Huawei involvement in UK 5G networks by 2023
Defence
Boris Johnson set to phase out Huawei involvement in UK 5G networks by 2023
Officials have confirmed that the Prime Minister plans to phase out Huawei technology from UK telecom infrastructure over the next three years.
Sarah Atherton: 'Going into Parliament was like joining the army - but in Hogwarts'
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Sarah Atherton: 'Going into Parliament was like joining the army - but in Hogwarts'
Military veteran, nurse, Brexiteer and now the new Conservative MP for Wrexham – Sarah Atherton talks about life in lockdown, real ale, and why her time in public service solidified her politics
VE Day shows that when pushed to the limits, Britain can transform society for the better
Coronavirus
By Stephen Morgan MP
VE Day shows that when pushed to the limits, Britain can transform society for the better
The continuation of VE Day celebrations act as a reminder: This country has overcome hardship before, and we can do it again.
Boris Johnson pays tribute to ‘greatest generation’ as Britain marks VE day amid coronavirus lockdown
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson pays tribute to ‘greatest generation’ as Britain marks VE day amid coronavirus lockdown
Boris Johnson has paid tribute to the “greatest generation” as Britain prepares to mark 75 years since VE day amid the coronavirus pandemic.
It’s vital we permanently remove the threat of any escalation into a future nuclear conflict
Defence
By Stephen Kinnock MP and Fabian Hamilton MP
It’s vital we permanently remove the threat of any escalation into a future nuclear conflict
After reports that China conducted a low-yield underground nuclear test, it’s critical the international community works to universally ratifying the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.
Tory grandee Lord Hague says coronavirus crisis shows China can’t be relied on
Coronavirus
Tory grandee Lord Hague says coronavirus crisis shows China can’t be relied on
Britain cannot stay “strategically dependent” on China in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic, according to Conservative grandee William Hague.
Get ready to hand over 3,000 military reservists for coronavirus fight, businesses told
Coronavirus
Get ready to hand over 3,000 military reservists for coronavirus fight, businesses told
The Ministry of Defence expects 3,000 military reservists to be called up for duty as part of its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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