Defence minister backs calls for more modern gender rank titles
James Heappey told the Commons military chiefs have been “considering” the issue.
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World Boris Johnson Condemns Myanmar Military Coup
The Prime Minister said the "vote of the people must be respected" after the coup by Myanmar's military.
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Politics MOD Permanent Secretary Named New National Security Adviser
Lord David Frost, Boris Johnson's chief Brexit negotiator, had been expected to fill the role.
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Veterans Office For Veterans' Affairs Appoints New Director
Jessie Owen will succeed Interim Director David Richmond, who has been appointed as the Government's independent Veterans Advisor.
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Politics Boris Johnson Defends Scotland Visit As He Meets Personnel At Vaccination Centre
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon questioned whether Mr Johnson's trip was an essential journey during lockdown.
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Politics Defence Secretary Affirms UK's Cooperation With Kenya And Somalia
Ben Wallace visited the African countries in an effort to promote stability in the region.
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Armed Forces Covenant Armed Forces Bill brought before Parliament
The new legislation will aim to enshrine the Armed Forces Covenant in law, improving veteran healthcare, education and housing.
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USA New US Defense Secretary Stresses Need For 'Special Relationship' With UK
In a phone call with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, the pair discussed views on confronting strategic issues of mutual interest.
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Politics Boris Johnson Has First Call With New US President
The Prime Minister spoke on the phone to US President Joe Biden for the first time.
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USA Lloyd Austin: Former US Army General 'Proud' To Become Defense Secretary
The retired four-star US Army general becomes President Joe Biden's second cabinet member.
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USA General Lloyd Austin: Who Is The New US Defense Secretary?
The retired four-star US Army general is the first black Pentagon chief.
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USA Pentagon Announces New Acting US Defense Secretary
David Norquist will maintain continuity of the department until a permanent Defense Secretary is confirmed.
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Politics Peers Push For Torture To Be Excluded From Overseas Operations Bill Safeguards
The Government has insisted UK troops serving overseas would not be able to "act with impunity" under the new legislation.
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USA Joe Biden Inaugurated As 46th US President
The ceremony was not attended by presidential predecessor Donald Trump, who lost the election in November.
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USA Trump Proclaims Defence Achievements In Farewell Speech
The outgoing US President said he had "rebuilt" the US military, and claimed to have had unprecedented approval from veteran voters.
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USA Joe Biden: What Is In The New US President's In-Tray?
Democrat Joe Biden has become the 46th US President but takes office at a unique historical time.