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  • Guardsman Jamie Shadrake killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Guardsman Jamie Shadrake of the Reconnaissance Platoon, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 17 August 2012.

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  • Soldier from the Grenadier Guards killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards has died in Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New proposals announced on consumer rights across Europe

    The Consumer Rights Directive, agreed by the European Commission in 2011, focuses on simplifying and harmonising rules in a few key areas of…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First Paralympic Agitos launched in Cardiff

    Symbol for Paralympics unveiled ahead of Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Response to Daily Mail claims about the green belt

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell said: “The Green Belt provides an important protection against urban sprawl, providing a ‘green lung…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary's Eid message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague sends warmest wishes to Muslims across the world ahead of the festival of Eid.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transition in Somalia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that while the UK welcomes progress made so far towards ending the transition, we share concerns expressed by the UN Special Representative to the African Union.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister deeply concerned at Pussy Riot verdict

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said he was deeply concerned after three members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot were sentenced to two years in prison.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • United Kingdom welcomes the appointment of Lakhdar Brahimi as Special Representative for Syria

    United Nations and the League of Arab States announce that Lakhdar Brahimi will take on the role of Special Representative for Syria.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RAF SAR team exercises over York Minster

    York Minster provided the venue for a recent RAF Search and Rescue (SAR) simulated casualty evacuation exercise.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • CGS inspects graduating Junior Soldiers

    Chief of the General Staff (CGS), General Sir Peter Wall, has inspected the largest military graduation parade in Europe at the Army Foundation College (AFC) in Harrogate.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RAF Leeming personnel show why they're the Pride of Britain

    Personnel from RAF Leeming showed why they're the Pride of Britain when they helped the Daily Mirror launch its annual campaign to find unsung heroes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Army Reserves advise Afghan Police

    Two British Army reservists, both UK law enforcement officers in civilian life, have been helping to improve policing standards in southern Afghanistan. Report by Richard Long.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Afghan police engage with youngsters in Helmand

    The first Afghan Police community engagement event for youngsters and their families has attracted more than 200 children in an area once considered a stronghold of the insurgency in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Three new members appointed to the Industrial Development Advisory Board

    Welcoming them to the Board, he said: “I am pleased to be able to announce that Gillian Wilmot, Hugh Brown and Christopher Kinsella have …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Enterprising businesses from Yorkshire and Humber showcase their royally recognised innovations

    The Minister made the call for companies to enter the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise as some of the most innovative regional firms showcased …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Picasso export deferred

    Ed Vaizey steps in to postpone Child with a Dove export.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID research: DRUSSA announces postgraduate courses in research uptake

    DRUSSA is attempting to promote understanding and recognition of the pathways from knowledge generation to knowledge utilisation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cancer patient experience improves across the country

    More cancer patients are reporting that they are treated with respect, given treatment choices and are benefitting from better services according to the results of a national survey, announced today by Health Secretary Andre…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government