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  • 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

  • The Foreign Secretary in Finland

    Foreign Secretary William Hague visited Finland invited by Finnish Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb.

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

  • Annual report on human rights

    There has been concern about the future of the Annual Human Rights Report.

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

  • British soldier teams up with Afghan comrades in Ramadan run

    A British major serving in Afghanistan is intending to put his long distance running skills to the test to raise money for fellow soldiers hurt in the conflict, and will be joined in the effort by Afghan soldiers.

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

  • RMP soldier takes policing skills to Afghanistan

    As the 1st Battalion Scots Guards work to keep traffic flowing on the strategically important Route 601 in Helmand, Lance Corporal Matthew Ellis of 150 Provost Company, Royal Military Police (RMP), is providing policing expe…

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

  • Upgraded surveillance aircraft arrive in Afghanistan

    Upgraded Desert Hawks - hand-launched, remote-controlled surveillance aircraft which can record video footage day and night, sending it directly to troops on the ground - arrived in Afghanistan this weekend.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 23 August 2010

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: World Cup bid, passports, Dr David Kelly, welfare and misc.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister on Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt's statement on Iran's nuclear power plant.

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

  • British Gunners work with Aussie colleagues in Helmand

    Lance Bombardier Mark Hope, aged 25, and Gunner Michael Morritt, aged 21, are both currently deployed to Forward Operating Base Budwan in the…

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

  • Jackal keeps proving its worth in Afghanistan

    The number of Jackal vehicles procured for UK forces has passed the 500 mark.

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