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  • Success in Nad 'Ali is benchmark for expected progress in Marjah

    Commander of the International Security Assistance Force’s (ISAF’s) Regional Command South in Afghanistan, Major General Carter spoke via a …

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

  • Defence Secretary and CDS attend first National Security Council meeting

    The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister David Cameron and was also attended by permanent members including Sir Peter Ricketts, the new National…

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

  • Peaceful election held in Nad 'Ali district

    Over 600 community elders travelled into Nad 'Ali district centre this week to cast their votes in a secret ballot to decide the 45 members of the Nad 'Ali District Community Council.

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

  • Danny Alexander appointed as Secretary of State for Scotland

    Danny Alexander, the Member of Parliament  for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey, was today appointed to the Cabinet as  Secretary of State for Scotland.

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

  • PM hosts first Cabinet meeting

    Prime Minster David Cameron has chaired the first meeting of his new coalition Cabinet.

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

  • William Hague appointed Foreign Secretary

    Rt Hon William Hague MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.

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

  • Wallace and Gromit' patrol the streets of Kabul

    Lance Corporal Andy Wallace and his patrol dog Gromit from the working dogs section based at Camp Bastion in Helmand province are currently helping to increase security on the streets of Kabul.

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

  • New Secretary of State sends message to Defence staff

    The new Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam Fox, has issued the following message to all Defence staff.

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

  • New National Security Council established

    The inaugural meeting of a National Security Council, which will discuss the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan, will be chaired by Prime Minister David Cameron today, Wednesday 12 May 2010.

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

  • Bob Ainsworth sends message to Defence staff

    Bob Ainsworth has stepped down as Defence Secretary and issued the following statement:

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

  • Martin Donnelly appointed acting Head of Diplomatic Service

    Martin Donnelly has been appointed the acting Permanent Under-Secretary (PUS) of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Head of Diplomatic Service.

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

  • National Security Council Established

    The Prime Minister is establishing a National Security Council (NSC), which will oversee all aspects of Britain’s security.

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

  • Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister hold first press conference

    The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have held their first joint press conference following their appointments on Tuesday.

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

  • Andrew Mitchell appointed Secretary of State

    Andrew Mitchell MP has been appointed as Secretary of State for International Development.

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

  • Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister press conference: 12 May 2010

    A transcript of a press conference given by Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.

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

  • Establishment of a National Security Council

    …The Prime Minister is establishing a National Security Council (NSC), which will oversee all aspects of Britain's security.…

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

  • National Security Council convened

    The National Security Council has convened for the first time in the Cabinet Room in 10 Downing Street.

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

  • PM and Deputy PM hold first press conference

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg have held their first joint press conference following their appointments.

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

  • PM and Deputy PM press conference

    A transcript of a press conference given by Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on 12 May 2010.

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

  • New British Ambassador to Afghanistan visits Nad 'Ali

    The new British Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Sir William Patey, has visited British troops and international redevelopment projects in Nad 'Ali in the heart of Helmand's Green Zone.

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    First published during the 2007 to 2010 Brown Labour government