Starmer pays tribute to military as he visits RAF Brize Norton
The Labour leader made the visit to the Oxfordshire base to mark Armed Forces Day.
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Politics Defence Secretary Ben Wallace departs Cabinet and politics in Tory reshuffle
The straight-talking MP said it was important for his mental health that he exited politics "on a high".
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Reserves Reserves Day: Defence Secretary holds reception for reservists at Number 10
Ben Wallace welcomed 150 tri-service reservists for a reception at 10 Downing Street for Reserves Day.
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Navy Royal Navy faces 'war for talent' in the UK, First Sea Lord says
Admiral Sir Ben Key, the head of the Navy, has reflected on changes the service is going through to The House magazine.
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Politics Labour leader promises to appoint Armed Forces Commissioner if he becomes Prime Minister
Sir Keir said "the Commissioner will be a strong public voice for personnel and their families, improve service life, and strengthen ...
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Politics Reported delays to Defence Command Paper refresh
The Defence Secretary told the House of Commons that there would be an update to the Defence Command Paper in June 2023.
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Gurkhas Gurkha community campaigns for equal pension rights on MOD's doorstep
Members of the Gurkha Pension Scheme before 1997 receive a smaller payment than the British counterparts they served with.
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RAF Council's appeal heard over plans to use RAF site to house asylum seekers
The MOD-owned land was one of the sites identified to house asylum seekers in disused military bases to reduce reliance on hotels.
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USA Rishi Sunak marks US military ties by laying wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier
The PM wrote a message on the wreath before placing it at the cemetery where some 400,000 people are buried.
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Navy Royal Navy pilot in the US conducts 'Top Gun' flypast during baseball game attended by PM
Rishi Sunak was a guest of honour at the Major League Baseball game in Washington DC.
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Families Exclusive: War widow reveals how her pension was denied to her for 20 years
In an interview with Forces News, war widow Jude Howcroft reveals she could get her pension reinstated – if she divorced her current husband ...
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Politics Ukraine preparing F-16 fighter jet infrastructure after 'powerful offer', Zelensky says
President Zelensky made the comments during the occasion of Journalist's Day in Ukraine.
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Politics Sunak quiet on whether Wallace's Nato job bid is on agenda during US trip
Rishi Sunak is meeting US President Joe Biden and declined to comment on reports he would lobby for Ben Wallace to take over as Nato chief.
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Politics Military 'stands ready' to cover striking Border Force staff this summer
The MOD says it has approved a Maca request from the Home Office to provide assistance from the military.
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Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stops off for a Naafi break
The British Prime Minister shared a few cups of tea and biscuits with veterans and their families during his visit to Catterick Garrison.
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Ukraine Cleverly and Zelensky discuss how UK can continue to support Ukrainian defence
James Cleverly and the Ukrainian President met in the war-torn nation's capital Kyiv.