Military Personnel Told Not To 'Take The Knee' Whilst In Uniform
It comes after Defence Secretary Ben Wallace insisted the Armed Forces needs to address its “woeful” record on BAME issues.
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Politics Theresa May Questions PM’s Choice Of Next National Security Adviser
Chief Brexit negotiator David Frost has been announced as Sir Mark Sedwill’s successor.
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News National Security Adviser To Stand Down In September
Sir Mark Sedwill has announced he will step back from his duties as Cabinet Secretary and National Security Adviser.
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Politics MOD Told To 'Take The Lead' On Cutting Carbon Emissions
The UK’s Committee on Climate Change said there cannot be any exceptions if the UK is to meet its net zero carbon emissions target by 2050.
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Politics MOD Funding £900k Voyager Union Flag Makeover
The aircraft, used by the Prime Minister for official travel, is undergoing a red, white and blue re-paint.
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Politics Defence Secretary: MOD 'Not Done Well Enough' Over BAME Issues
Ben Wallace said the upcoming defence review is an oppurtunuity to “reset” the department's "woeful" record over BAME issues.
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Politics 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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UK 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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UK 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.