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  • British troops help rejuvenate Helmand town

    British troops are helping with the rejuvenation of the once-thriving Helmand town of Chah-e Anjir by creating a secure environment and now providing a practical boost to the economy.

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

  • MOD announces changes to allowances for Service personnel

    The Ministry of Defence has today announced changes to the allowances paid to Armed Forces personnel for expenses incurred during service.

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

  • New NHS and military trauma centre opens

    A new joint NHS and military trauma and microbiology research centre which should improve the treatment of around 20,000 people who suffer major trauma each year has opened today. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • Dr Liam Fox meets New Zealand counterpart

    On a visit to New Zealand, UK Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has met with his counterpart, the Honourable Dr Wayne Mapp, to discuss boosting security and defence ties between the two countries.

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

  • Pre-charge detention will revert to 14 days

    Damian Green tells parliament that government will not extend the order which allows a 28 day limit to hold terror suspects without charge.

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

  • 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games: public consultation on the use of Wanstead Flats

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 20 January 2011 by Nick Herbert and the House of Lords by Baroness…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 20 January 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Baroness Warsi speech, Counter Terrorism and Riven Vincent.

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

  • Helmand's road to progress

    Key-road building projects were launched in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on Monday by Head of the UK-led Provincial Reconstruction Team Michael O'Neill and Governor of Helmand Gulab Mangal.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East "appalled" by bombings in Iraq

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has spoken following bomb attacks in Iraq on 18 January.

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

  • Navy helicopter crews prepare for Helmand

    Sailors and Royal Marines from 847 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) are preparing to return to the front line in Afghanistan.

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

  • Afghan-led operation puts insurgents under pressure

    The success of a recent operation in Helmand led by British-trained Afghan National Army (ANA) warriors has led the Commander of Task Force Helmand to say that the insurgents are under pressure with local confidence now to r…

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

  • Troops in Afghanistan get new lightweight rifle magazines

    More than 100,000 new state-of-the-art lightweight SA80 rifle magazines have arrived in Afghanistan to be used by troops fighting on the front line.

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

  • Defence Secretary visits Australia

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox and Foreign Secretary William Hague are currently visiting Australia accompanied by Sir Peter Ricketts, the National Security Adviser, and General Sir David Richards, Chief of the Defence Staff.

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

  • Royal Anglian soldiers boost Bermuda Regiment

    Two members of the Royal Anglian Regiment are currently seconded to Bermuda where they are helping to train members of The Bermuda Regiment.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing: afternoon from 19 January 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Hizb ut-Tahrir and Iraq inquiry.

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

  • Alistair Burt meets Israeli foreign minister

    UK Minister for the Middle East discusses Iran, regional issues with Avigdor Lieberman

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

  • Foreign Secretary offers assistance of UK flood experts to Queensland

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced that Britain would provide assistance to the Australian Government in response to the recent flooding.

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

  • Royal Navy Air Arm welcomes first female Senior Observer

    A Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander has made history by becoming the Fleet Air Arm's first ever female Senior Observer at one of Europe's largest helicopter bases.

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

  • Injured soldiers receive warm welcome in Gibraltar

    Three soldiers seriously injured in Afghanistan have been visibly moved by the warmth of the welcome they received in Gibraltar as the guests of the local Royal British Legion.

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

  • RAF's 14 Squadron home from Afghanistan

    14 Squadron have returned to their base at RAF Lossiemouth, Moray, after completing a three-month deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, in support of Op HERRICK.

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