Stage set for British Army bearskins debate after petition gets 100,000+ signatures
A petition - set up by celebrity Alesha Dixon - to swap in faux fur on the Queen's Guards' caps has received more than 100,000 signatures.
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Royals Beating Retreat: Military musical spectacular rounds off Queen's jubilee celebrations
Representatives of the Massed Bands of the Household Division were joined by the Commonwealth Youth Choir.
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Ukraine Ukraine: Boris Johnson supported us 'from first day of Russia terror', Zelensky says
The Ukrainian President said "whatever is happening in London's rooms of power", the UK's support for Ukraine "should not change".
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RAF In pictures: RAF Regiment gunners take part in Cyprus recovery exercise
The exercise saw 1 Squadron Force Protection plan, deploy, find and recover isolated personnel in a challenging environment.
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Politics Johnny Mercer given Cabinet post as Minister for Veterans' Affairs
The British Army veteran after the announcement said "promises to our veterans are important, and will be kept".
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Tri-Service What impact has Boris Johnson had on the military?
Mr Johnson quit as Tory leader after admitting he failed to persuade Cabinet colleagues that he could fight on.
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Ukraine UK military chief gains better understanding of 'operational outlook' after Ukraine visit
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said he is "full of admiration for the Armed Forces of Ukraine" as they confront Russia's illegal aggression.
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Ukraine PM hails Zelensky as 'hero' in call to Ukrainian leader and says UK support will continue
The outgoing Boris Johnson was thanked for the UK's contribution to Ukraine's defence against Russia.
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Army Rifles soldiers offered supermarket vouchers amid cost of living crisis
The regiment tweeted that the "cost of living impacts all" and the vouchers would go to those "most at need".
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Navy Royal Navy seized smuggled Iranian weapons including 358 surface-to-air missiles
This is the first time a British Naval warship has interdicted a vessel carrying such sophisticated weapons from Iran.
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News Boris Johnson announces resignation
A new Tory leader will now be elected who will replace Mr Johnson in No 10.
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Politics Could a veteran replace Boris Johnson?
A new UK leader is expected by autumn, but could they have a military background? We go through the frontrunners.
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Politics Ben Wallace party's favourite for Tory leadership, poll suggests
The Defence Secretary tops a YouGov poll in the overall race and in head-to-head matchups.
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Ukraine Zelensky: Western artillery starting to work 'very powerfully'
The Ukrainian president said Russian losses will "only increase every week".
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Rugby Union Army rugby star signs for Newcastle Falcons
Vereimi Qorowale has signed a two-year deal at the Premiership club.
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News Defence Secretary: We have a duty to keep people safe, no matter the PM
Ben Wallace and Armed Forces Minister James Heappey have indicated they will stay in post despite Government changes.