Ben Wallace: I needed to go out 'on a high' for the good of my mental health
The Defence Secretary will leave the Cabinet at the next reshuffle and will step down as an MP at the next election.
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Forces Charities Ross Kemp says Poppy Appeal volunteers are needed 'more than ever'
The appeal will launch on 26 October with the aim of raising money to support ex-military and serving members of the Armed Forces.
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Afghanistan Vulnerable Afghans could end up homeless, Government warned
As of the end of March, around 8,000 people remained in temporary bridging accommodation, more than half had been there for over a year.
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History New era for the Tower of London with new Chief Yeoman Warder and Yeoman Gaoler appointed
Rob Fuller, 65, is now the first former Royal Navy serviceman to be a Chief Yeoman Warder in a role which dates back to the 1500s.
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Tri-Service Ben Wallace signals support for deputy to replace him as defence secretary
Mr Wallace made sure to use one of his final Commons appearances to praise James Heappey, who has worked at the MOD since 2019.
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Sport Royal Air Force topple dominant Army in Inter Services water polo final
The Royal Air Force have been crowned men's Inter Services Champions after beating the defending champions the Army in Aldershot.
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Politics Defence Secretary shares rumours of imminent Cabinet reshuffle
Outgoing Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said "there is a rumour that there is a reshuffle tomorrow or the day after".
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Sport Army team finishes mammoth Pacific Challenge row, facing 'biblical rainstorms' and incredible stars
A British Army team of four from the Royal Yorkshire Regiment finished fourth in the gruelling 2,800-mile race.
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Army Military-inspired musical and dance performances announced for 2023 Fringe Festival
The line-up has been announced for the Army at the Fringe festival and will include a collection of military-inspired acts.
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Politics Key features of the Defence Command Paper Refresh at a glance
The Defence Command Paper Refresh (DCP23) comes after the publication of the Integrated Review Refresh earlier this year.
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Boxing 1st Battalion the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment boxers prepare for live Inter Company event
The action will be live on the Forces News YouTube channel on Thursday at 7:50pm BST.
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Tri-Service We're 'investing like crazy' in British Army, Chief of the Defence Staff says
Adm Sir Tony Radakin says a new approach to recruiting and retaining personnel is also part of the Defence Command Paper Refresh 2023.
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Music Military-inspired musical Warriors based on lives of three veterans to be shown at Edinburgh Fringe
It follows the story of young soldiers embarking on a six-month tour of Afghanistan after passing their basic infantry training.
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Opinion Lima Charlie: Why does the British Army have so many generals?
Are there are too many senior generals in service for a British Army a fraction of the size that it used to be?
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Ukraine Ukrainian general expects new offensive to be long-haul battle with no fast results
Fighting has continued in multiple sectors of the front, with 'both sides achieving marginal advances in different areas', MOD says.
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Tri-Service 'We have to make sure that we are properly bombed up', Defence Secretary says
Ben Wallace spoke to Forces News after the Defence Command Paper Refresh was published by the Government.