Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

947 results

Skip to results
947 results sorted by Updated (newest)
In Afghanistan
  • Death of a New Zealand special forces soldier in Afghanistan

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has issued a statement on the death of a New Zealand special forces soldier in Afghanistan.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Kabul attack

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the "despicable" attack on the British Council Building in Kabul on 19 August.

    • Updated:

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

  • Navy medic looks after Royal Marines in Helmand

    Military medic Tanya Wilson has swapped the wards of the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth for the front line in Afghanistan where, for the past five months, she has been accompanying Royal Marines on patrol.

    • Updated:

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

  • British Ambassador, Sir William Patey’s Statement on Parliamentary crisis

    Responding to yesterday’s announcement by President Karzai on the Parliamentary crisis, Sir William Patey said:

    • Updated:

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

  • Looking Ahead to the Bonn Conference: British Ambassador’s Comments

    Speaking at a press conference to the Afghan media on 16 August, Sir William Patey, the British Ambassador to Kabul, said:

    • Updated:

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

  • On patrol with the Afghan Army during Ramadan

    Throughout the fasting period of Ramadan the Afghan National Army (ANA) are still working hard with the help of their British mentors to ensure that the local population in Helmand remains safe and protected.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Office Minister discusses events in Afghanistan, Libya and Syria

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt spoke about developments in Afghanistan, Libya and Syria on the Andrew Marr Show today.

    • Updated:

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

  • New Boomerang device helps troops return Taliban fire

    A new shot detection system called Boomerang III has been introduced in patrol bases and checkpoints on the front line of Helmand province to alert troops immediately to the source of incoming fire.

    • Updated:

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

  • Afghanistan Celebrates One Year to Go To London 2012!

    On 28 July, British Ambassador Sir William Patey joined Afghanistan’s Olympic hopefuls to mark One Year to Go to London 2012

    • Updated:

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

  • UK SRAP Visits Afghanistan to Reiterate UK Support for the Afghan Peace Process

    On 26-28 July, Mark Sedwill, the UK’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, visited Kabul. While here, he had a number of calls, including with President Karzai.

    • Updated:

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

  • British Ambassador, Sir William Patey’s Ramadan Message

    As the holy month of Ramadan begins, I offer my best wishes to the people of Afghanistan.

    • Updated:

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

  • Medals awarded for British police work in Afghanistan

    Afghan Police General presented medals to UK police officers in recognition of their excellent work in Kabul.

    • Updated:

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

  • Prince Charles honours Apache crews

    Soldiers who have been operating the Army's Apache attack helicopters in Afghanistan were praised this week for their outstanding performance by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.

    • Updated:

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

  • Navy Sea Kings complete 1,000th mission in Afghanistan

    The Royal Navy's Sea King Mk7 Force completed their 1,000th operational mission in Afghanistan yesterday.

    • Updated:

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

  • Afghans take the lead in Lashkar Gah security

    British troops have formally handed over security to Afghan Forces in the capital of Helmand Province today - a significant milestone in a process of transition.

    • Updated:

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

  • Progress in Afghanistan during June 2011

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during June 2011.

    • Updated:

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Japan, Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers this week.

    • Updated:

    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

    • Updated:

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

  • 4 SCOTS deliver blow to insurgency in Nahr-e Saraj

    Soldiers from A Company, The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS), have struck a blow to the insurgency in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province.

    • Updated:

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

  • 45 Commando build on the peace in Afghanistan

    They are halfway through their tour in Afghanistan and 45 Commando Royal Marines are looking to ensure that the recent period of relative peace in Nad 'Ali (South) continues. Report by Ian Carr.

    • Updated:

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