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  • NATO to assume responsibility for Libyan no-fly zone

    NATO has decided to assume responsibility for operating the no-fly zone over Libya which has been set up to enforce United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, it was announced last night.

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

  • Replacement for HMS Endurance announced

    The Royal Navy's ice patrol ship HMS Endurance is to be replaced with a Norwegian ship on a three-year loan basis.

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

  • The outstanding examples of a generation - the Op Honours recipients

    The National Army Museum in Chelsea hosted the Operational Honours and Awards ceremony (List Number 36) yesterday, where 28 of the 136 servicemen and women being honoured were praised by Commander Field Army, Lieutenant Gene…

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

  • Operational Honours and Awards List: 25 March 2011

    A total of 136 members of the Armed Forces have received honours and awards in the Operational Honours List dated today, 25 March 2011.

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

  • NATO to enforce Libya no-fly zone

    Number 10 has welcomed NATO's decision to take over responsibility of enforcing the no-fly zone over Libya.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 25 March 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Portugal, IPSA and Yvonne Fletcher.

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

  • UK welcomes EU decision to freeze assets of members of former Egyptian regime

    "The UK has been pressing the EU to take action on Egyptian requests to freeze assets and I am pleased this has now happened" said Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces London conference on Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announced that the UK will host an international conference in London on 29 March.

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

  • EU Ministers discuss Foreign Affairs in Brussels

    Minister for Europe David Lidington updated Parliament on the outcomes of the General Affairs and Foreign Affairs meetings in Brussels on Monday.

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

  • British submarine launches further strikes on Libyan air defence systems

    A Royal Navy submarine has launched further missile strikes against Libyan air defence targets as part of co-ordinated coalition action in support of enforcing UN Resolution 1973.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: our actions are saving lives in Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said today that 'forces that continue to take part in Gaddafi's war against his own people will continue to face the military force of the coalition'.

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

  • Ambushed SCOTS troops defeat Taliban attackers

    British soldiers working alongside Afghan Police to clear insurgents from a contested area in Helmand's Lashkar Gah district have survived a well-organised attack to turn the tables on their assailants.

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

  • 2011/03/23 - Jakarta International Defence Dialogue (JIDD)

    Speech delivered by Minister for International Security Strategy at the Jakarta Convention Centre, Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday 23 March 2011.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Prince Saud, Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague reaffirmed the strength of the UK's bilateral relationship with Saudi Arabia, a key strategic partner in the region during the meeting on 22 March.

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

  • Foreign Secretary and General Petraeus discuss security transition in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met with General David H. Petraeus, Commander International Security Assistance Force and Commander US Forces Afghanistan on 22 March.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns bus explosion in Jerusalem

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemned the "callous and disgusting act of terrorism" following the explosion in Jerusalem on 23 March.

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

  • Success boosts Brit-trained Afghan soldiers

    British troops operating in one of the most contested areas of Helmand province are celebrating the success of the first major mission to be carried out, independently, by the Afghan soldiers they train.

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

  • NATO announces operation to enforce Libya arms embargo

    NATO has announced it is to launch an operation to enforce the United Nations arms embargo against Libya.

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

  • Libyan Air Force neutralised

    The RAF's commander of the air operations over Libya, Air Vice-Marshal Greg Bagwell, has reported that the Libyan Air Force 'no longer exists as a fighting force'.

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

  • Royal Engineers' bridge connects rural communities in Helmand

    A new crossing built by the Royal Engineers, which fords one of southern Helmand's largest waterways, has proven to be a major success with commuters, providing a lifeline to rural communities.

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