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  • Olympic security: Home Secretary's statement to the House of Commons

    Statement on Olympic security made to the House of Commons by the Home Secretary on Monday 16 July 2012.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Olympics airspace restrictions begin

    Extra airspace restrictions around London and the South East, designed to ensure a safe and secure London 2012 Olympic Games, started at midnight on Saturday 14 July.

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

  • Minister for Counter Proliferation comments on arms export report

    Speaking about the Parliamentary Committee on Arms Export Controls Annual report, which will be published on 13 July, FCO Minister for Counter Proliferation, Alistair Burt, said:

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns 'shocking and appalling' new Syrian massacre

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the time has come for "decisive diplomatic action to bring about a peaceful end to the violence".

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

  • 099/2012 - Defence assets in place as Olympic air security operations get under way

    Armed Forces equipment which will support the security effort for the London 2012 Olympic Games has been deployed during the course of this week – with the operation continuing into the weekend.

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

  • HMS Ocean opens to public ahead of Olympics duties

    The helicopter carrier HMS Ocean will berth at Greenwich this evening for her Olympics duties, and will be open to the public on Sunday, 15 July - a unique opportunity to tour the largest ship in the Royal Navy Fleet.

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

  • Containerised workshop gets the thumbs up in Afghanistan

    A portable 'garage' facility which will support Army vehicle mechanics on the front line has been successfully trialled in Afghanistan.

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

  • DSG civilians awarded for work in Afghanistan

    Civilian employees working for the Defence Support Group (DSG) have received campaign medals in recognition of the front line support they provided while on deployment at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan.

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

  • Plutonium deal brings commercial opportunity and security benefits

    The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has taken ownership of an amount of German plutonium, by participating in a series of title swaps, as …

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

  • Four more Armed Forces Community Covenants signed in West Midlands

    The Army in the West Midlands has strengthened its links with four more local authorities to benefit those communities and Service personnel and their families.

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

  • Rehabilitation through archaeology project wins new award

    An award-winning project using archaeology to aid the recovery of soldiers from The Rifles injured on Operation HERRICK continues its success on Salisbury Plain.

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

  • Army-led youth training camp aims to steer youngsters away from trouble

    An Army-led outreach course using military training is boosting young people's skills and steering them away from trouble.

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

  • RAF Pumas arrive in Ilford for Olympics role

    RAF Puma helicopters have arrived at Ilford Territorial Army Centre as they prepare for a key role providing air security for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • Additional military support to Olympics security

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed that an additional 3,500 military personnel will be deployed as part of the security arrangements for the 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • SSAFA fund raising dinner (part of Farnborough 2012)

    Speech by Peter Luff, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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

  • Home Secretary statement on Olympic security

    Home Secretary Theresa May's statement to the House of Commons this morning (Thursday 12 July)

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

  • The Intelligence and Security Committee’s Annual Report for 2011-2012

    The annual report from the Intelligence and Security Committee has been published for 2011 to 2012.

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

  • The economy of the Maghreb: Harnessing the potential

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt spoke at a Wilton Park conference to address ways of developing the Maghreb’s economic potential and encouraging intra-regional co-operation.

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

  • 097/2012 - Defence Secretary unveils new Wildcat Helicopter

    The Defence Secretary has today unveiled the first of a new fleet of Wildcat helicopters and confirmed a £250M contract to support them.

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