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  • 2 MERCIAN help Afghan Government reach out in Upper Gereshk Valley

    British soldiers have been helping to spread the influence of the Afghan Government in Helmand province by bringing its representatives together with local Afghan elders.

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

  • IN PICTURES: British soldiers fight Taliban in two-day battle

    A ferocious two-day-long battle between the Taliban and British troops with their Afghan police partners has taken place following a dawn airborne raid to destroy insurgent improvised explosive devices.

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

  • 12th Mechanized Brigade to replace 20th Armoured Brigade in Helmand

    12th Mechanized Brigade will replace 20th Armoured Brigade in April 2012 as the lead formation of British troops in Helmand province, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond announced on Tuesday 7 February 2012.

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

  • Royal Navy issues record fine for illegal fishing

    A Royal Navy patrol ship has issued a record on-the-spot fine to fishermen using undersized nets after sailors boarded a Dutch fishing vessel in the North Sea.

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

  • Public consultation on Community Resilience guidance

    This consultation is now closed. The Civil Contingencies Secretariat have developed a package of documents about community resilience.

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

  • Search and rescue helicopters: 8 February 2012

    Contracts awarded to Stornoway and Shetland with Bristow Helicopters Ltd and CHC Scotia Ltd to run search and rescue services.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Syria with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke by telephone for half an hour this morning to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after the latter’s visit to Syria.

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

  • Defence Committee commends Armed Forces for Libya mission

    The UK's contribution to the NATO mission in Libya has been commended by the House of Commons Defence Select Committee in its report on the operation.

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

  • RAF Regiment holds 70th anniversary commemorative service

    The Royal Air Force Regiment commemorated its 70th anniversary in a special service held yesterday at St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

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

  • King's Troop RHA moves into state-of-the-art facilities in Woolwich

    The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) has taken up residence in a new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art equestrian training facility and accommodation centre at Woolwich Garrison.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Libyan Culture Minister

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt and Dr Atia Lawgali discussed the development of civil society during their meeting on 7 Feb.

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

  • British and Afghan troops take on insurgency in Gereshk

    More than 280 British troops joined forces with 690 warriors from the Afghan National Army (ANA) and patrolmen from the Afghan National Police…

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

  • UK soldiers help Afghan government officials meet village elders

    Soldiers from 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 RIFLES) have helped district community councillors and local elders from a village in Nahr-e Saraj (South) get together at a 'shura' or meeting.

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

  • HMS Liverpool shadows Russian carrier

    Royal Navy destroyer HMS Liverpool has sailed alongside the Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov as she made her way north around British waters.

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

  • IN PICTURES: King's Troop RHA leaves St John's Wood for new home in Woolwich

    The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) rode through St John's Wood yesterday, Monday 6 February 2012, as they left their barracks for the last time prior to their move today to their new home in Woolwich.

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

  • Foreign Office summons Syrian Ambassador over Homs siege

    The Syrian Ambassador to the UK was summoned to the Foreign Office this afternoon, where Permanent Under-Secretary Simon Fraser made clear the UK's condemnation of the atrocities being committed by the Syrian regime.

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

  • Syria: "an utterly unacceptable situation which demands a united international response"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on the situation in Syria, and plans to put pressure on the Syrian regime.

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

  • Drilling begins in Portsmouth for arrival of Navy's latest carriers

    The next step in preparing Portsmouth Naval Base to be the home of the biggest warships ever built for the Royal Navy began last week.

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

  • Prince William takes up duties in the Falklands

    Flight Lieutenant Wales has commenced his duties as an RAF Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter co-pilot in the Falkland Islands providing SAR cover for both the civilian and military population.

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

  • Artillery regiments start Diamond Jubilee year with a bang

    Various artillery regiments have been firing salutes across the country today to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty The Queen to the throne and the formal start of her Diamond Jubilee year.

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