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  • Home Secretary completes second visit to Afghanistan

    Theresa May met President Karzai and senior ministers to discuss progress in tackling terrorism, illegal migration and organised crime.

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

  • Charities' employment support for Armed Forces

    Armed Forces community members seeking a pathway to employment are set to benefit from the launch of new support organisation 'SORTED!'

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

  • Afghans pass milestone for police training

    Police training in central Helmand has passed a significant milestone with the opening of a new complex at the Lashkar Gah Training Centre.

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds talks with Iranian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain is open to improved relations with Iran, while stressing the need for progress on nuclear issue.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns murders of Israeli soldiers

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt condemns the murders of two IDF soldiers and highlights the continued importance of peace process.

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

  • Army chefs' recipe for success in Afghanistan

    British Army cooks have achieved a record number of educational qualifications while deployed in Afghanistan.

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

  • Final flight of the VC10

    After 47 years of RAF service, the VC10 has taken to the skies for its final air-to-air refuelling operational sortie.

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

  • HMS Penzance heads to Mediterranean

    Minehunter HMS Penzance has left the Clyde to take up the UK baton from HMS Ledbury on NATO duties in the Mediterranean.

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

  • Third Astute submarine named Artful

    The Royal Navy's third Astute Class attack submarine has been formally named.

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

  • Bomber Command crews honoured by New Zealand

    New Zealand's Prime Minister has paid his respects to those who bravely defended Britain and the Commonwealth during the Second World War.

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

  • Royal Navy on exercise in Middle East

    British warships have taken part in their first major exercise in the Middle East since passing through the Suez Canal last week.

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

  • UK Experts Deliver Intelligence Research Training in Kosovo

    Developing law enforcement capabilities to tackle organised crime in Kosovo

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

  • 'We can meet our shared vision of a stable, inclusive & prosperous Afghanistan'

    Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant, of the UK Mission to the UN, to the UN Security Council Open Debate on Afghanistan/UNAMA - 20 September

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

  • Javelin missiles fired at Norfolk training range

    Javelin anti-tank missiles have been launched at Stanford Training Area (STANTA) for the first time.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns attack on EU mission in Kosovo

    UK condemns the shooting of a member of the EU’s Rule of Law mission to Kosovo. Violence cannot be permitted to disrupt Kosovo’s progress.

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

  • The world's largest defence and security event

    Taking place over 4 days this week, the DSEI exhibition is showcasing the biggest and best kit on offer in the defence sector.

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

  • Hermes 450 reaches 70,000 hours in Afghanistan

    The British Army's Hermes 450 (H-450) unmanned air systems have completed over 70,000 hours of surveillance support in Afghanistan.

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

  • 'We must ensure accountability for those responsible for any chemical weapons use in Syria'

    Intervention by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, to the General Assembly meeting on chemical weapon use in Syria

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes Israeli steps to assist Palestinian economy

    Alistair Burt welcomes announcement of Israeli steps to assist the Palestinian economy and looks forward to further progress.

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

  • PM meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key

    The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key to Downing Street today.

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