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  • Press briefing - morning 20 April 2012

    The Bahrain Grand Prix, Abu Qatada, IMF Funding and Lords Reform were among topics discussed at the 10 Downing Street press briefing.

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

  • Defence Secretary announces £70m for Afghan security forces

    He made the announcement at a meeting of NATO Foreign and Defence Ministers in Brussels. The funding will be kept under review and will come…

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

  • Wycombe Council signs Community Covenant with RAF station

    Wycombe District Councillors and the Executive Officers of RAF High Wycombe came together on Monday 16 April to sign an Armed Forces Community Covenant.

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

  • Terrorism: Home Secretary's speech about Abu Qatada

    Speech given by Home Secretary Theresa May on 19 April 2012. Checked against delivery.

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

  • Theresa May: Abu Qatada

    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…

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

  • 1 Medical Regiment receive Afghanistan medals

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

  • British Forces News is now available to watch in the UK

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

  • Soldier from 33 Engineer Regiment (EOD) dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

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

  • Gurkhas demonstrate skills in New Zealand

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

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces concern at Argentina’s plans to nationalise YPF

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

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

  • HMS Westminster makes huge drugs haul

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

  • Newcastle gunners receive Afghanistan medals

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

  • Royal Gibraltar Regiment takes up ceremonial duties

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

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

  • 16 Air Assault Brigade practises airborne skills

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

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

  • Air, land and sea forces combine for Exercise Joint Warrior

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

  • IN PICTURES: Royal Anglians' final training stage in Afghanistan

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

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

  • DIO starts bidder discussions on Scotland and Northern Ireland estate

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on Afghanistan attacks

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

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN supervision mission in Syria

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on E3+3 talks with Iran

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

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