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  • RAF personnel in Afghanistan raise money for Comic Relief

    Pulling a Chinook helicopter along the ground in a race against time is not something that would normally happen in Afghanistan, but for this year's Red Nose Day RAF personnel flexed their muscles to support the cause.

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

  • MPs back Libya action

    Prime Minister David Cameron has secured comprehensive support from MPs for the military intervention in Libya.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing: afternoon from 21 March 2011

    From the Prime Minister's Spokesperson on Libya.

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

  • Alistair Burt: "This year has been an historic one for Tunisia."

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt made the following statement to mark Tunisian Independence Day

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

  • Libya: "We will work with our Arab partners to enforce the resolution"

    A Foreign Office spokesperson said "Unlike Qadhafi, the coalition is not attacking civilians. The UN resolution authorises all necessary measures to protect the Libyan people"

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

  • Libya update

    The Chief of the Defence Staff's Strategic Communications Officer, Major General John Lorimer, briefed the media this morning, Sunday 20 March 2011, on Operation ELLAMY, the UK's military action in support of United …

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

  • Updated: British Armed Forces launch strike against Libyan air defence systems

    A Royal Navy submarine and RAF Tornado jets have participated in coordinated strikes against key Libyan military installations as part of the coalition plan to enforce UN Resolution 1973.

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

  • "Syrians have the right to express their views in a peaceful and open manner"

    Alistair Burt, Minister for Middle East and North Africa, has made a statement on violence in Syria

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

  • Prime Minister: Libya - "The time for action has come"

    Prime Minister David Cameron met with French President & UN Secretary General in Paris.

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

  • Libya: time for action has come

    Prime Minister David Cameron has said the "time for action has come" after it became clear that Muammar Qadhafi had violated his own ceasefire.

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

  • Prime Minister's statement on Libya

    Prime Minister David Cameron's statement on Libya delivered outside Downing Street on Saturday 19 March 2011.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on UN vote on Libya no fly zone

    "We have been clear that the world would not accept Qadhafi’s brutality against his own people."

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

  • Enhancing UK-US Business links

    Foreign Office Minister for North America Alistair Burt welcomed Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to the Foreign Office.

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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 Secretary condemns the violence in Yemen

    "Violence only undermines the opportunities for dialogue between the parties in Yemen."

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on UN vote on Libya no-fly zone

    The UN Security Council voted last night for a no-fly zone to be imposed over Libya. Ten votes were in favour, five abstained and none were against. The UK took the lead in drafting the resolution and was a co-sponsor.

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

  • Irish troops in Helmand mark St Patrick's Day

    Troops from the 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment and the Irish Guards serving in Afghanistan marked St Patrick's Day in Helmand yesterday.

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

  • Innovative Defence kit showcased during National Science and Engineering Week

    A new form of armoured netting which can stop rocket-propelled grenades damaging vehicles was one of the items showcased at an event to mark National Science and Engineering Week.

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

  • PM statement on the UN Security Council Resolution on Libya

    The Prime Minister made a statement to the House of Commons following the UN Security Council adoption of Resolution 1973 (2011) on Libya.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 18 March 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on Libya.

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