Archbishop of Canterbury praises military and their coronation role in New Year address
Archbishop honours Armed Forces in a New Year's message from RAF Brize Norton, acknowledging sacrifices and calling for peace in 2024.
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Nato Thousands of troops on standby as British Army takes lead of Nato rapid response force
In 2024, VJTF land forces will comprise some 6,000 troops, with the UK's 7th Light Mechanised Brigade Combat Team - the Desert Rats - at the ...
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Tri-Service Military leaders explain the challenges the Armed Forces may face over 2024
Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin and the heads of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force provide their insight ...
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Tri-Service New Year Honours 2024: Full list of military personnel who will receive awards
More than 100 members of the Armed Forces are awarded honours by His Majesty the King in the annual New Year Honours list.
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Tri-Service Services must be more flexible to attract and maintain personnel, Armed Forces chief says
Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin issues his warning amid reports of more people leaving - and fewer joining the military.
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Tri-Service Where are the UK Armed Forces deployed this Christmas?
7,000 UK personnel are away from home serving on 40 operations in 30 countries, so find out where they are and what they are doing.
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Ukraine Ukraine support and coronation among 2023 standouts for defence chiefs
A particular highlight for all the Armed Forces chiefs was their role in the UK's continued support of Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
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Diversity Ethnic minority and female representation on the rise across Armed Forces
But while the statistics released by the Ministry of Defence show more women are joining than last year, they also reveal more are leaving.
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Ukraine Ukraine, defence reviews and more: Predicting what 2024 has in store for defence
General Sir Richard Barrons gives his predictions for the issues that might affect the UK's Armed Forces on the latest BFBS Sitrep podcast.
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Politics Prime Minister praises the UK's 'brilliant Armed Forces' in special Christmas message
"In a dangerous world, I've seen how you're working alongside our allies ... for the good of us all," Rishi Sunak tells service personnel.
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News Nearly 7,000 members of the Armed Forces to spend Christmas overseas this year
UK personnel are serving on 40 operations in 30 countries this month, sacrificing time with their families to ensure Britain stays safe.
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Tri-Service Military chiefs say thanks to those on duty in the UK and abroad this Christmas
Thousands of Armed Forces personnel will be away from home over Christmas, to whom the military leaders give their heartfelt thanks.
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News Conflicts coming to the boil in an extraordinarily dangerous world, military chief warns
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin questions whether the collective response is enough to match the gravity of the threats the world is now facing
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Army General says hard-edged decisions to be made if Army is to be most lethal in Europe
Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff Lt Gen Rob Magowan tells the Commons Defence Committee that some tough choices need to be made.
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Army Beards in British Army under constant review amid rumours of rule change
Pioneers are allowed facial hair, but there are now reports that the Army is considering lifting a ban on most other ranks wearing a beard
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Politics One in three service personnel living in lowest grade service accommodation, Labour reveals
MOD data revealed by the Labour Party shows that over 25,000 members of the Armed Forces are housed in Grade 4 Single Living Accommodation