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Press release: Update from Priti Patel on the UK's response to Hurricane Irma
Updating on the UK’s response to Hurricane Irma, International Development Secretary Priti Patel said:
When crisis hits, it is right that the world looks to Britain for its leadership and the UK has already provided lifesaving support.
The UK has already sent emergency UK aid relief supplies including 200 shelter kits,...Read More »
Speech: First Sea Lord outlines the Royal Navy’s requirements for the Type 31e frigate
Minister, ladies and gentlemen, it’s a pleasure to speak to you today, in the midst of a hugely exciting few weeks for the Royal Navy and the UK’s maritime industrial sector.
As the minister mentioned, when HMS Queen Elizabeth arrived in Portsmouth last month, I described it as a triumph...Read More »
News story: Defence Minister thanks charity for helping disabled veterans into employment
On a visit today to The Poppy Factory in Richmond, Mr Ellwood saw first-hand the work the charity does to help veterans with disabilities into meaningful employment. The Poppy Factory, which also employs around 30 disabled veterans, produces poppies and wreaths for the Royal Family and The Royal British...Read More »
Statement to Parliament: Hurricane Irma: Sir Alan Duncan's statement, 7 September 2017
Mr Speaker I am very grateful to you for this opportunity to make a statement on Hurricane Irma, which is already affecting and is set further to affect Caribbean islands and the south east United States with devastating effect.
Much as I appreciate the wish...Read More »
News story: Ambitious future for Naval Shipbuilding in the UK
Sir John Parker’s independent report into British naval shipbuilding proposed far-reaching recommendations to transform the UK maritime industry and boost the prosperity of regions, shipyards and maritime supply chains across the country.
Today’s Strategy sees the Government accept Sir John’s recommendations and step up to what he called a prospective...Read More »