Could Government Department Merger Impact The Defence Budget?
Boris Johnson said merging the Department for International Development and the Foreign Office would provide "maximum value" for taxpayers.
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Russia Russia Trying To Exploit Coronavirus Crisis, Foreign Secretary Warns
Dominic Raab also warned the COVID-19 crisis has created a “perceived opportunity” for state and non-state actors.
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Aircraft Makeover Of Boris Johnson's RAF Voyager To Cost £900,000
Downing Street said the RAF Voyager will retain its air-to-air capability despite its new white, red and blue design.
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RAF Boris Johnson's RAF Voyager Begins Makeover
It is thought the Prime Minister's aircraft is currently receiving a Union Flag-style makeover.
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Afghanistan Afghanistan: Military Withdrawal Without Taliban Commitment Would Be 'Rash'
Former Ambassador Sir Nicholas Kay has spoken to Forces News about the future of Afghanistan.
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Politics Government Told To Learn From Military Planners' Coronavirus Response
A study, published by Policy Exchange, suggests military planning teams could be used more by the Government in the future.
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Politics Start Of Major Defence Review Is 'Decision For PM'
The review, billed the biggest of its kind for 30 years, was paused last month due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Forces Charities £6m Emergency Funding To Support Military Charities During Lockdown
The announcement comes after some military charities said they have been unable to fundraise because of the lockdown.
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Politics Defence Minister Hopeful VJ Day Commemorations Will Take Place 'Properly'
Commemorations for the 75th anniversary of VJ Day are in doubt amid the coronavirus lockdown.
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Politics Coronavirus: MOD Told To 'Lead The Way' And Develop Personnel Testing Strategy
Ben Wallace said a plan is in place to protect "vital parts" of UK national security, involving testing and quarantine.
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Politics Coronavirus: PM To Give Further Details On Easing Lockdown Measures
Boris Johnson said his address on Sunday gave just "the shape of a plan" and a 50-page document, published later, will provide more details.
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Politics Call For 'Absolute Clarity' Over Proposed Historic Prosecutions Legislation
Defence Committee chair, Tobias Ellwood, said "no service personnel should be stuck in a constant state of limbo".
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Politics Key Military Training Could Resume Despite Coronavirus Lockdown
Armed Forces Minister James Heappey also said he expects the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to reopen in "a week or so's time".
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Politics Coronavirus: Military Praised As Government Hits Daily Test Target
Around 1,500 military personnel are helping to carry out coronavirus tests.
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Politics Coronavirus: Labour Calls For Better Protection For Military Personnel
Shadow defence secretary John Healey also said military personnel should be given access to coronavirus tests.
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Politics Major Defence And Security Review Paused Over Coronavirus
The Integrated Review has been described as the biggest of its kind in 30 years.