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  • Foreign Office statement on Gilad Shalit

    The Foreign Office demands the immediate and unconditional release of the Israeli soldier.

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

  • Mass rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has spoken after reports of mass rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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

  • Vince Cable leads delegation to enhance strategic partnership with Brazil

    Secretary of State for Business Dr Vince Cable is to lead a delegation of more than 25 world-class UK companies to Brazil on Tuesday, in the first ministerial visit between the countries since the UK elections in May

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

  • Brothers battle Taliban to uncover IED factory

    Lance Corporal Jimmy Leather, aged 28, and Lance Corporal Michael Leather, aged 22, both from 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment…

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

  • UK and US Service personnel to run across America for injured colleagues

    A group of British and American Service personnel are about to take part in a 3,530-mile (5,680km) run from one side of America to the other to raise funds for injured servicemen and women on both sides of the Atlantic.

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

  • UK music: on a mission to understand Japan

    25 British music companies visited Japan earlier this month a bid to understand the world’s second largest music market.

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

  • Poppy eradication in Helmand gains momentum

    Speaking at the MOD’s Main Building yesterday, Philippa Brown, head of counter-narcotics at the international Provincial Reconstruction Team…

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

  • Royal Navy mine countermeasures flotilla sails for exercise in the Gulf

    The exercise is designed to enable the two navies to further develop mine hunting techniques in the warm, shallow waters of the Middle East,…

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

  • Selling Pot Noodles on Afghanistan's front line

    As British troops move into the more remote areas of Helmand province, so does the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes' (NAAFI's) supply of cigarettes and Pot Noodles!

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

  • RAF Gunners prepare for Afghanistan

    The squadron, who are stationed at RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire, will provide force protection capabilities at the main bases in Afghanistan…

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

  • MDGs in focus - MDG 8: Develop a global partnership for development

    Find out how DFID is helping farmers in Africa get their fruit and veg onto UK shop shelves

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  • UK supports Nepal pride festival

    The British Ambassador, John Tucknott, and Embassy staff joined hands at the street parade in a show of support and solidarity with the sexual and gender minority communities of Nepal.

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

  • Commando Helicopter Force get to grips with new gun

    Crews in the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) have got their hands on a new and improved door gun ahead of 16 Air Assault Brigade's deployment to Afghanistan in October.

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

  • New batteries lighten load for troops in Afghanistan

    Soldiers on operations will be carrying lighter batteries from this autumn as technology continues to make life easier on the front line.

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

  • Training the Afghan Police in Helmand

    On his first deployment to Afghanistan, Lieutenant Antony Raine is playing a key role in enabling the Afghan security forces to provide long term security and stability in their country themselves.

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

  • UK response to the Pakistan floods

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has praised the British public's generosity as donations to the Pakistan aid effort reached £35 million

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

  • Motorbikes and Midwives: A triple blessing

    Find out how UKaid is helping Kenyan mothers get access to maternal health care

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  • Co-operation bringing stable government to Helmand

    Civilian and military teams are working together in Afghanistan to bring stable government to the area. In sun-baked Helmand, a quiet revolution has been taking place. Report by Joanna Shayer.

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

  • Bombing in Somalia

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa, Henry Bellingham has made a statement following the bombing this morning in Mogadishu, Somalia

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

  • Pakistan floods: how can I help?

    Many people in the UK have been moved by the images of devastation in Pakistan, including those who have personal connections with the country.

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