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News story: UK team sets off to compete at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017
A 90-strong team of wounded, injured and sick (WIS) military personnel have departed from London Heathrow for Toronto, Canada to represent the UK in the third Invictus Games.
The eight-day sporting event will see 550 individuals from 17 nations compete across 12 sports including athletics, wheelchair basketball, swimming and a...Read More »
News story: UK sets up joint Caribbean Coordination Cell with French and Dutch allies
The MNCCC will share, coordinate and optimise the use of ships and aircraft delivering emergency aid to affected islands. By working together as well as alongside close allies and partners, including the US and Canada, the military cell will improve the efficiency of humanitarian relief operations in the region.
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News story: Defence Minister welcomes London Stock Exchange's commitment to Armed Forces
After opening the day’s trading in Central London, Mr Ellwood co-signed the agreement which sees the London Stock Exchange Group join a number of FSTE 100 companies who are already signatories to the Covenant, including BAE Systems, Marks & Spencer and Vodafone.
By signing, the London Stock Exchange Group commits...Read More »
Press release: Hurricanes Irma and Maria: Sir Alan Duncan on BBC Today programme, 20 September 2017
Asked what we are doing now, Minister for the Americas Sir Alan Duncan said:
Good morning. Well, as you say, bracing ourselves. I mean, this has been a fortnight of just relentless catastrophe, but I think you are right to say that although the fear is that these islands are...Read More »
News story: Defence Secretary recognises UK efforts in the fight against Daesh with service medal
Sir Michael met with personnel from the Mercian Regiment, Engineer Regiment, Intelligence Corps, and Medical Regiments at Erbil and Taji where they have been involved in training Iraqi Security Forces, Kurdish Forces and Ninewah police.
Speaking to the troops, he announced the Op Shader medal, recognising the valuable contributions made...Read More »