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  • Operation ELLAMY update - 9 April 2011

    Royal Air Force aircraft hit seven main battle tanks on Friday 8 April 2011 as part of the UK's continued support for NATO's Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR to safeguard the lives of Libyan civilians and enforce UN Secur…

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

  • Colour Sergeant Alan Cameron dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Colour Sergeant Alan Cameron from 1st Battalion Scots Guards died on 31 March 2011 as a result of wounds he received in Afghanistan on 13 April 2010.

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  • 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

  • Extending the rule of law in Afghanistan

    "We need to be realistic about what we want to achieve on rule of law in Afghanistan, but relentless in pursuing those objectives." - Philip Robson, Head Rule of Law Team, Afghanistan Department, Foreign and Common…

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Afghanistan, Middle East and the United Nations were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister deplores the loss of life and injury at Camp Ashraf in Iraq

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt commented on the Camp Ashraf incident in which at least 17 civilians were killed.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns the killing of demonstrators by the Syrian security forces

    Foreign secretary William Hague called on the Syrian Government to uphold its responsibility to protect demonstrators and respect the right of peaceful protest and free speech.

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

  • RAF Reaper reaches 20,000 hours over Afghanistan

    The RAF's Remotely Piloted Air System, the Predator MQ-9 Reaper, has notched up a landmark 20,000 operational flying hours over Afghanistan.

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

  • Royal Marines train for beach assault missions

    Contrary to appearances the south coast is not being invaded, rather the Royal Marines landing craft training school has been conducting an action-packed beach assault exercise in Plymouth this week.

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

  • HMS Astute incident

    Two Royal Navy personnel have been involved in a firearms incident at Southampton docks where HMS Astute is alongside. Sadly, one of those injured has now died. Their families have been informed.

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

  • HMS Campbeltown makes historic final voyage to St Nazaire

    Royal Navy Type 22 frigate HMS Campbeltown has marked the 69th anniversary of a World War Two battle with two Royal Navy veterans.

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

  • Government review of tier 4 (student visa): letter to Martin Doel OBE

    Letter dated 29 March 2011 from Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and David Willetts, Minister for Universities…

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  • Royal Wedding visitors urged to get latest information

    People planning to come to central London to watch the Royal Wedding on 29 April are urged to keep up to date with the latest information

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

  • Darren Henley begins review of cultural education

    Have your say and take part in the consultation.

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

  • Culture Minister announces review of cultural education

    New review launched by Ed Vaizey to help all young people have opportunities to take part in performance and visual arts.

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

  • DFID research: An update from infoDev

    An update from infoDev.

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

  • UK and Brazil call for action on food prices

    The UK and Brazil have asked G20 members to consider measures to tackle short-term and long-term challenges of food price volatility.

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

  • Government gives £25m boost to global wildlife initiative

    Darwin Initiative to receive a boost of at least £25m in funding over the next 4 years.

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

  • Reductions in police funding are challenging but manageable

    Nick Herbert says that if police forces make savings in the right way, they can protect frontline policing services for the public

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

  • Management school links will help drive forward a new generation to create economic prosperity in Wales

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan was back in Llandaff where she was born and brought up today (Friday 8th February 2011), but this…

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