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  • Independent report states public rate Armed Forces highly

    The biggest ever independent survey of British troops, which explores the relationship between Service personnel and wider society, has been published this week.

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

  • MOD announces investment in nuclear facilities

    The MOD is to sustain its commitment to the nuclear deterrent by continuing to invest £1bn a year in facilities at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE).

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

  • 11th International Naval Engineering Conference 2012

    Speech by Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, First Sea Lord.

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

  • 3rd annual Electrical Infrastructure Security Summit

    Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence

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

  • Defence Secretary balances MOD budget

    Through a series of tough but necessary decisions, combined with radical reforms of the MOD’s financial processes, the £38bn black hole in the…

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

  • Codes of practice on counter-terrorism stop and search powers, post-charge questioning and related matters

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 10 May 2012 by James Brokenshire and House of Lords by Lord Henley

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes latest stage of transition in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said today's announcement marked another significant development in the transition process from international to Afghan security lead.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on parliamentary elections in Algeria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has congratulated the people of Algeria on the conduct of the elections and the progress they represent.

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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

  • Reaffirming commitment to the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has welcomed the conclusion of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Preparatory Committee.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes withdrawal of South Sudan's forces from Abyei

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham welcomed the news, saying it is vital that it is reciprocated by withdrawal of all Sudanese Armed Forces personnel from Abyei.

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

  • CDS explains reasons for changes to Joint Strike Fighter capability

    Military command is about taking difficult decisions in changing and challenging circumstances. Over the 40 years I have had the honour to serve…

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

  • Troops salute Prince Charles at Jubilee Parade

    Service personnel saluted Prince Charles in Edinburgh this week during a military parade through the Scottish capital to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

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

  • Armed Forces Day preparations underway

    Final preparations are underway for the nation to come together to celebrate 2012's Armed Forces Day. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns bomb attacks in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the attacks in Damascus on 10 May, which have killed at least 40 people.

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

  • Transatlanticism in the 21st century

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington spoke at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington on 8 May.

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

  • Theresa May: Abu Qatada 10 May 2012

    This written ministerial statement on Abu Qatada was laid in the House of Commons on 10 May 2012 by Theresa May, and in the House of Lords by…

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

  • Foreign policy aims highlighted in The Queen's speech to Parliament

    Her Majesty The Queen set out the foreign policy areas of the Government's work in this Parliament during her speech on 9 May.

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

  • HMS St Albans honours Arctic heroes 70 years on

    In rugged surroundings, the Commanding Officer of HMS St Albans, Commander Tom Sharpe, and Britain’s Ambassador to Iceland, Ian Whitting, cast…

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

  • 45 Commando train for rapid reaction duties

    More than 750 Royal Marines and supporting units, together with three warships and Sea King and Chinook helicopters, have waged war in and around Galloway Forest Park in a week-long exercise to prepare 45 Commando for front …

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