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  • First steps towards a new home

    How DFID is working with Save the Children to help victims of the Pakistan floods

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  • Tank Regiment builds relationships with Helmand people

    Having completed their final in-country training, soldiers from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment's Falcon Squadron have been out talking with their new neighbours in the Lashkar Gah area this week.

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

  • Body armour saves soldier's life in Afghanistan

    A British soldier, recently deployed to Afghanistan, has escaped serious injury or worse thanks to his Osprey Body Armour.

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

  • Pop stars help soldiers launch 2010 Poppy Appeal

    The Royal British Legion's 90th Poppy Appeal was launched today with a special focus on the support for the injured, wounded and bereaved members of the 'Afghan generation' of British Armed Forces.

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

  • Quarterly report on progress in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has said “steady progress” was being made in improving security in Afghanistan today but warned levels of violence may increase.

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

  • Wilton Park dialogues' podcast launched

    Wilton Park, one of the FCO’s executive agencies, has launched a podcast series featuring prominent speakers from their conferences on key international policy challenges.

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

  • Progress in Afghanistan is the "top foreign policy priority for the Government"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that it "remains vital to our national security that Afghanistan be able to maintain its own security to prevent al-Qaeda from returning".

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

  • "It is possible to succeed in Afghanistan"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke to BBC news about progress in Afghanistan following his statement to Parliament earlier today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary issues first quarterly report on Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has delivered the Government's first quarterly report on Afghanistan in which he said steady progress is being made although serious risks and challenges remain.

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

  • Royal Navy engineers receive infantry training in Afghanistan

    A small team of Royal Naval engineers, who fly out to fix and recover Sea King helicopters that break down outside the confines of Camp Bastion, have arrived in Helmand and are being trained by the infantry.

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

  • Fighting fires in Helmand - the RAF Fire Service

    The role of the RAF Fire Service (RAFFS) at Camp Bastion, the main UK base in Helmand province, goes far beyond that which is expected in normal UK operations.

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

  • UK National Action Plan announced for UN Resolution on Women, Peace and Security

    The UK Government announced its revised National Action Plan (NAP) for the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR 1325), covering the subject of Women, Peace and Security, yesterday at the United Nations…

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

  • UKaid for Palestinian people

    International Development Minister Alan Duncan today announced additional support for the delivery of essential services to the Palestinian people and the recovery of the private sector in Gaza.

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

  • Launch of new Global Poverty Action Fund

    DFID launches the Global Poverty Action Fund (previously called the Poverty Impact Fund) which will provide grants for projects tackling poverty in poor countries.

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

  • Flooding in Benin and West Africa

    Britain's response to flooding in Benin and West Africa through emergency support to Care International.

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

  • Response to the natural disasters in Indonesia

    Secretary of State for International Development Andrew Mitchell said: “Our sympathies go out to those affected by these disasters.  We are…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From Wednesday 27 October 2010

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Afghan civilian casualties, housing benefit and Afghanistan quarterly report.

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

  • Celebrating women, peace and security

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has issued a statement on Women in Conflict, to mark the tenth anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.

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

  • China makes London top for investment

    London maintains its status as top destination for global foreign direct investment.

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

  • Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the UK and the Emir of Qatar

    The UK Prime Minister and the Emir of Qatar met today as part of the Emir's State Visit to the UK.

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