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  • French Prime Minister honours RAF navigator

    An RAF officer has received the Croix de la Valeur Militaire (Cross of Military Valour) with bronze star from the Prime Minister of France for actions taken while serving with the French Air Force in Afghanistan.

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

  • New powers to deal with suspected terrorists

    Suspected terrorists face tough controls under a new law given Royal Assent today, the Home Secretary said.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East visits Bahrain

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt will discuss recent developments, in particular the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry while on a two day visit to Bahrain.

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

  • The flying chef of Afghanistan

    A chef from the British Army has been flying around the front line in Helmand province, Afghanistan, feeding troops in austere locations using only basic equipment to produce quality meals.

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

  • RFA Wave Ruler returns to UK after 21-month deployment

    RFA Wave Ruler arrived home yesterday, 12 December 2011, after spending nearly two years working across hurricane zones and drug-trafficking routes.

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

  • Commander-in-Chief visits new RAF intelligence aircraft training programme

    The second-highest-ranking Royal Air Force officer has visited British personnel who are being trained in America to use the Rivet Joint aircraft - the RAF's new airborne signals intelligence aircraft.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Washington

    “It is a great pleasure, as always, to be here in Washington with Secretary Clinton. The United States of America is our closest and our indispensable ally in foreign policy.”

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton press conference

    Transcript of remarks by Foreign Secretary William Hague and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton following a bilateral meeting 12 December.

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

  • Lord Howell praises the work of the intelligence agencies

    Lord Howell highlighted during a debate in the House of Lords on 12 December the unsung work of the intelligence agencies who put themselves at great personal risk to keep the nation and its people safe.

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

  • Apache officer named Young Woman Engineer of the Year

    An officer who helped keep the British Army's Apache attack helicopters flying in the demanding environments of Afghanistan and Libya has been named Young Woman Engineer of the Year.

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

  • Duke presents Royal Lancers with Afghanistan medals

    His Royal Highness The Duke of York has presented personnel from the 9th/12th Royal Lancers with campaign medals following their return from a demanding six-month deployment in Afghanistan.

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

  • UK and Afghan troops conduct dawn raid in Helmand

    British troops and Afghan commandos have conducted a daring dawn raid under fire to target a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) factory in Helmand province.

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

  • HMS Ocean returns home

    Since the Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Ocean left the UK, the ship has spent 176 days at sea and steamed more than 40,000 miles (64,000km…

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

  • Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) pre-Council statement 12 December 2011

    This Justice and Home Affairs pre-Council statement was laid in the House of Commons on Monday 12 December 2011...

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

  • Statement on the PM's meeting with King of Bahrain

    Prime Minister David Cameron and the King of Bahrain discussed strengthening respect for human rights and implementing reforms in Bahrain.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes formation of new Government of Yemen

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the formation of the new Government of Yemen under the leadership of Vice-President Hadi.

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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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Lebanon bomb attack

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned a bomb attack on a UN patrol in southern Lebanon which injured several French peacekeepers and civilians on 9 December.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU decisions on Western Balkans

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "We continue to be strong supporters of enlargement in the Western Balkans once the conditions are met."

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses deep concern over situation around Homs

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt: "We continue to work with our international partners to condemn the repression in Syria and call for the Syrian government to meet their people’s legitimate demands."

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