"We stand shoulder to shoulder with the Republic of Cyprus as we work together to overcome this tragedy," said the commander of British Forces Cyprus, Maj Gen Rob Thomson. before accepting.

But if the main opposition political party in Cyprus has its way then both British and Turkish forces could soon be on their way home. The communist Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL ...

The British Palestinian Committee has accused the UK of supplying Israel with F-35 fighter jet parts and intelligence support ...

The UK, Greece and Turkey currently maintain Cyprus's security. The two British military bases on the island would not have been affected by the negotiations.

These areas, which include British military bases and installations that were formerly part of the Crown colony of Cyprus, were retained by the British under the 1960 treaty of independence signed ...