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  • 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

  • Royal Marines help clear Helmand route of IEDs

    Royal Marines have recently helped cleared explosive devices from a key route in Helmand, allowing vital access for coalition forces and locals.

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

  • Organising homecoming parades

    In a rare glimpse behind the scenes, Leigh Hamilton reports on the hugely important task of planning and executing a homecoming parade.

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

  • Additional RAF Tornados for operations over Libya

    The Ministry of Defence has announced that, in the coming days, the UK will deploy an additional four RAF Tornado GR4s to Gioia del Colle air base in Italy.

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

  • Olympian greets injured Royal Marines at end of Thames row

    Injured Royal Marines were met by Olympic rower James Cracknell yesterday as they completed their gruelling 150-mile (241km) row up the Thames in aid of charity.

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

  • RAF's largest aircraft officially named Voyager

    The RAF's largest ever aircraft has been officially named Voyager after being flown by an RAF pilot today at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford - its first public appearance.

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

  • Regulation of aviation security

    Proposals to modernise aviation security.

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

  • Ministers to discuss EU issues in Brussels

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Minister for Europe David Lidington will discuss the Middle East, climate change and common security and defence policy with EU Foreign Ministers on 18 July.

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

  • Caterers keep fit while supporting RAF operations over Libya

    A caterer with the Royal Air Force's 3 (Mobile Catering) Squadron [3 MCS] is helping to make sure all RAF personnel based in Italy to support operations over Libya stay fit and healthy.

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

  • Soldier thanks his helmet for lucky escape in Afghanistan

    A British soldier has had a miraculous escape after the strap of his helmet was shot off during his first patrol with his new unit in Helmand province.

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

  • British forces continue attacks on Gaddafi's troops

    The Royal Navy, Army and RAF have continued to protect Libyan civilians at risk of attack from Gaddafi's forces over the last few days with a number of strikes on key targets.

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

  • MOD scientist advises troops in Afghanistan

    Providing UK troops on the front line in Afghanistan with advice on anything from what fertiliser may be used to make Taliban bombs to how the latest bomb-proof pants are working out is MOD scientist Matt Simpson

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

  • Imposition of a Direct Airside Transit (DATV) regime on Yemen

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by Theresa May and in the House of Lords by Baroness Browning on 14 July

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

  • James Brokenshire: Code of Practice for Examining Officers under the Terrorism Act 2000

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire, and in the House of Lords by Baroness Browning on …

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

  • Welsh Secretary commends Naval Reserves in Wales

    The Secretary of State for Wales has been presented with a gift as a token of the special relationship between Wales and the Armed Forces.…

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

  • Opening remarks with the Prime Minister of Malaysia

    Opening remarks between the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of Malaysia on 14 July 2011.

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

  • 2011/07/13 - Air Power in an Age of Uncertainty

    Speech delivered by Secretary of State for Defence at the Royal United Services Institute Air Power Conference, London on Wednesday 13 July 2011.

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

  • UK and Afghanistan join forces

    Political Counsellor and Defence Attache visit Afghan National Army’s Command and Staff College

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

  • Foreign Office calls on Syrian Ambassador to ensure the Syrian Government protects diplomatic missions

    Head of Near East and North African Department reiterated the UK’s condemnation of the attacks on the French and US Embassies in Damascus.

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

  • Army Education Officers teach Gurkhas in Helmand

    Education is often referred to as ‘the three Rs’; reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic (yes I know). But you can add at least one more R to that,…

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