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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement on key parameters for Iran nuclear deal

    The UK, China, France, Germany, Russia, the United States, the EU and Iran have agreed parameters of comprehensive deal on Iran’s nuclear programme, the Foreign Secretary announced today.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns terrorist attack in Kenya

    Minister for Africa James Duddridge condemns terrorist attack in Kenya and pledges continued UK support in the fight against Al Shabaab.

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

  • Joint Warrior military exercise to take place

    A large bi-annual military exercise is set to take place across various UK locations next week, involving the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Airforce.

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

  • New Defence Safety Authority launched today

    The new Defence Safety Authority (DSA) brings together all of Defence’s safety regulators under one independent organisation.

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

  • Top Ministry of Defence official visits Kosovo

    Mr Nick Gurr, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MOD) Director for International Security Policy, visits the Ministry of Kosovo Security Force (KSF) and Headquarters KFOR.

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

  • Protecting the UK from cyber-attack

    Dstl is working to tackle the threat of cyber-attack against the UK.

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  • Operators ready for introduction of exit checks

    The Government is working closely with ports and carriers for the introduction of exit checks at the border from 8 April.

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

  • The United Kingdom welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolutions 2213 and 2214.

    Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, following the Security Council Adoptions of Resolutions 2213 and 2214

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

  • PM call with King Salman of Saudi Arabia, 27 March 2015

    David Cameron spoke with His Majesty King Salman of Saudi Arabia on Saudi action in Yemen and the negotiations on Iran's nuclear capabilities.

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

  • "The key to ending the suffering of ethnic and religious groups in the Middle East is leadership."

    Statement by Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Tobias Ellwood MP of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Victims of Attacks and Abuses on Ethnic or Religious Grounds in th…

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

  • Minister welcomes Human Rights Council resolution condemning situation in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister highlights need to hold human rights violators to account in Syria.

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

  • Government response to the Joint Committee on the draft Protection of Charities Bill

    The government has published its response to the Joint Committee on the draft Protection of Charities Bill, after pre-legislative scrutiny.

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

  • PM call with President Rouhani of Iran, 26 March 2015

    David Cameron spoke with President Rouhani on the negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme, bilateral relations and Yemen.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 26 March 2015

    The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about PM's phone call with President of Iran, Alps plane crash and Speaker vote.

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

  • MOD helicopter contract will sustain more than 1,000 UK jobs

    The MOD has awarded a helicopter support contract worth £580 million to AgustaWestland, sustaining more than 1,000 jobs across the UK.

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

  • RAF delivers vital UN supplies in South Sudan

    An RAF C-130 aircraft will today leave RAF Brize Norton, on a UN mission to deliver vital supplies to remote Malakal in South Sudan.

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

  • New recognition for Reserve and Regular military service

    Reserve forces will be rewarded for their commitment with a new post nominal award, while regulars may receive a new Long Service medal.

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

  • UK troops to train moderate Syrian opposition

    The Defence Secretary has announced that the UK will provide military training to Syrian moderate opposition forces.

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

  • Webinar: introduction to the Centre for Defence Enterprise

    Join this webinar to find out more about Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) research funding opportunities.

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  • MOD announces appointment of the Chief Executive for Defence Equipment and Support

    The MOD is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Douglas as the Chief Executive of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S).

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