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  • This written ministerial statement on the deportation of Abu Qatada was laid on 19 April 2012 in the House of Commons by Theresa May. Yesterday…

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

  • Combat medics from 1 Medical Regiment have been presented with their Operational Service Medals after returning from a demanding tour in Afghanistan.

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  • British Forces News is currently transmitted in 17 countries every weeknight at 1830hrs CET (Central European Time) on BFBS1 and to Royal Navy…

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  • It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) died today, 18 April 2012, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, from wounds su…

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  • Members of 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles (2 RGR) have staged an open day for diplomats and New Zealand Defence Force personnel.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on the announcement that Argentina plans to nationalise part of energy company YPF.

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  • The Portsmouth-based warship intercepted a suspicious dhow in the Indian Ocean, seizing over 70 bales containing more than 180kg of pure heroin…

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  • Members of 132 Battery, 39 Regiment Royal Artillery, recently received their Afghanistan Operational Service Medals at their Albemarle Barracks home in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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  • The Royal Gibraltar Regiment has left its base on the Rock to take up ceremonial duties in London.

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  • Soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade are training to maintain their role as the British Army's Rapid Reaction Force.

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  • Exercise Joint Warrior is conducted in the spring and autumn of each year, and the first Joint Warrior of 2012 (JW 121) is taking place between…

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  • Royal Anglian soldiers have completed RSOI (reception, staging, onward movement and integration) training after arriving in Afghanistan.

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  • The Regional Prime Scotland and Northern Ireland is estimated to be worth between £200m and £350m over a five-year period. It spans approximately…

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  • Foreign Secretary William Hague has strongly condemned coordinated attacks in Kabul and other Afghan provinces.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the UN supervision mission in Syria, saying it is a vital step in supporting the fragile ceasefire.

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  • Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following talks between Iran and the E3+3 in Istanbul, Turkey.

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  • The Foreign Ministers of G8 countries condemn the launch by North Korea, following a meeting in Washington.

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  • Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt writes ahead of the E3+3 talks with Iran on 14 April: "The onus is on Iran to prove to us it is serious this time".

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

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  • HMS Daring has flown the flag for the Royal Navy - and UK industry - at the biggest naval showcase in the Middle East.

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