Johnny Mercer explains his reasons for not wearing military medals
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs has responded to recent comments about his decision to not wear medals.
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Tri-Service Military chief 'confident' defence is being recognised ahead of Autumn Statement
"The seriousness and richness of our the conversations that you would expect to be happening are happening," CDS Radakin told Forces News.
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Remembrance They shall grow not old: Speaker of the House leads MPs in Remembrance
The week culminates on Remembrance Sunday with images of poppies and the late Queen in military uniform projected onto the Elizabeth Tower.
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Sea vessels Plans for new 'national flagship' sunk, Defence Secretary confirms
The Royal Yacht Britannia successor was set to be crewed by Royal Navy personnel and its construction was expected to begin this year.
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Politics Countries agree UK-US military base on Diego Garcia will continue to operate
Mauritius claims the remote archipelago in the Indian Ocean in full – but it is administered by the UK.
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Aircraft Downing Street defends Home Secretary's use of Chinook during Kent visit
According to defence analysts writing for the UK Defence Journal, the helicopter costs about £3,500 an hour to fly.
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Remembrance New Veterans Minister reveals he was on reserve duties in Finland when offered the role
Dr Andrew Murrison, a Royal Navy reservist, said it was an appropriate place to hear the news and was delighted to serve in the role.
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Politics Ben Wallace says defence must 'get its fair share' ahead of meeting Chancellor
The Defence Secretary is meeting the Chancellor and told Forces News that defence must "get its fair share".
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Weapons and Kit Wallace denies threatening to resign over Government defence spending pledge
The Defence Secretary said he will be "fighting for as much money as I can get" for defence when he meets the Chancellor.
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Aircraft Delays in RAF pilot training system 'unacceptable', Defence Secretary says
Ben Wallace told MPs the waiting time for training is "not in a place that I want it to be".
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Aircraft Defence Secretary says there are currently more British F-35s than pilots
Ben Wallace told MPs that colleagues want to play 'Top Trumps' with defence investment.
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Remembrance PM puts money into Poppy Appeal tin before giving poppies to his wife – and his pet dog
Rishi Sunak was seen buying poppies for himself, his wife Akshata, and dog Nova, at Downing Street.
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Politics Veteran and Royal Navy reservist Dr Andrew Murrison appointed Minister for Defence People
It comes after Sarah Atherton lost her position as Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families.
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Politics Sarah Atherton removed as Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families
Ms Atherton's attendance at the Soldiering On Awards was her final appearance in the post, which she was appointed to in September.
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Politics MPs need to understand effect decisions have on Armed Forces personnel, Speaker says
Sir Lindsay Hoyle spoke exclusively to BFBS the Forces Station broadcaster Amy Casey.
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Sea vessels RFA Mounts Bay and RFA Argus arrive in Montenegro
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels are in the country as it marks five years since joining NATO.