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.
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Army Animal rights group threatens Ministry of Defence with legal action over bearskins
Campaigners claim the MOD has failed to properly consider a synthetic replacement.
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Nato NATO defence spending: How much have the allied nations spent on defence?
The UK remains the second largest spender in NATO, after the USA.
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Politics Who is new Defence Procurement Minister Alex Chalk?
He is set to take over from Alec Shelbrooke, who held the position from September to October this year.
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Tri-Service What are the defence issues facing the new Prime Minister?
Tobias Ellwood, Chair of the Defence Select Committee, said the UK "relaxed too much" after the Cold War.
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Politics Cabinet reshuffle: What are the changes in defence?
Rishi Sunak has announced his Cabinet, following his succession of Liz Truss as UK Prime Minister.
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Politics Afghanistan veterans Mercer and Tugendhat appointed in Sunak Cabinet reshuffle
New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced his Cabinet.