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  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 8 September 2010

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: the Prime Minister's father and the UK Special Rep for Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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

  • Defence Reform Unit starts work

    Lord Levene, a former Chief of Defence Procurement and now Chairman of Lloyd's of London, yesterday chaired the inaugural meeting of the steering group overseeing the Defence Reform Review.

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

  • Oil painting records RLC unit's previous achievements as they prepare for further challenges

    On the eve of deploying back to Afghanistan members of 13 Air Assault Support Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps (RLC), have received an oil painting commemorating their previous contribution to the campaign in Helmand.

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

  • Mastiff protects soldiers from roadside explosion in Helmand

    British soldiers have escaped unharmed after the Mastiff vehicle they were travelling in was struck by an improvised explosive device.

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

  • Rare Battle of Britain aircraft to be restored by RAF Museum

    A rare German wartime bomber which was discovered on the Goodwin Sands in the English Channel 70 years after it was shot down during the Battle of Britain is to be restored by the Royal Air Force Museum.

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

  • Royal Navy to use Merlin's magic to fight pirates

    Personnel from 820 Naval Air Squadron, including aircrew and engineers and their Merlin helicopter, will be embarked on Royal Fleet Auxiliary…

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

  • Iron Fist Brigade in huge Canada army exercise

    20th Armoured Brigade (The Iron Fist) is currently taking part in a huge army exercise in Canada, to help prepare them for their deployment to Afghanistan next year.

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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 our embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Defence Secretary meets his French counterpart

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox is in Paris to meet with his French counterpart Defence Minister Hervé Morin to discuss issues including NATO reform and the ISAF mission in Afghanistan.

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

  • 16 Air Assault Brigade are ready for Helmand

    Personnel from 16 Air Assault Brigade will be the next to deploy to the heart of Helmand province and every effort has been made to ensure one of the UK's prime rapid reaction forces is ready for the challenge ahead. Rep…

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

  • Two RAF squadrons work together to protect Kandahar

    While the GR4 Tornados of II (Army Cooperation) Squadron protected the Afghan people and coalition troops, II Squadron RAF Regiment Gunners protected the airfield in Kandahar.

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

  • Desert Rats boost leukaemia charity's life-saving bid

    More than 200 soldiers from 7th Armoured Brigade (the Desert Rats) have come out in force to register as potential new bone marrow donors with leukaemia charity Anthony Nolan.

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

  • New ventilators arrive in Afghanistan

    New ventilators, which will play a key role in saving the lives of soldiers injured on the front line, have arrived in Afghanistan.

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

  • Direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes talks and calls on leaders to show "perseverance, commitment and courage" in pursuit of peace.

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

  • Visit of German Foreign Minister underlines key partnership on global issues

    For the first time since his nomination, Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed German Foreign Minister Dr Guido Westerwelle to the Foreign Office this morning.

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

  • Warrant Officer helps make Mastiff a Helmand hero

    Discuss the pros and cons of the British Army’s Mastiff armoured patrol vehicle with serving soldiers and you would be hard pushed to find any…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister promotes TA soldier in Helmand

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg surprised Private Catherine Graham during his visit to Afghanistan this week when he promoted her to Lance Corporal.

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

  • Royal Marine stays calm in Taliban ambush

    The incident happened four months into 18-year-old Marine Milburn’s six-month tour when he and his team from 40 Commando Royal Marines, based…

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

  • Yemen, UK and Saudi Arabia announce next Friends of Yemen meeting

    The meeting will be on 24 September in New York and will assess progress in Yemen towards reform and stability since their meeting in London in January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the West Bank shooting

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a statement on the killing of four Israeli citizens in Hebron last night.

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