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  • Mental health awareness app for veterans

    A free, unique mental health awareness app is available for armed forces veterans to download.

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

  • Britain closes final forward base in Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has visited Afghanistan to mark the latest milestone in the drawdown of UK forces.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes South Sudan peace agreement

    Minister for Africa welcomes agreement but expresses grave concerns over human rights violations and continued fighting.

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

  • 50-day countdown to Armed Forces Day

    With 50 days to go, find out how you can get involved with Armed Forces Day this year.

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

  • Financial Reporting Advisory Board publishes 17th annual report

    FRAB encouraged by greater use being made of financial reporting information in public sector.

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

  • World-class medical services for UK armed forces

    A centre of excellence for defence medical training has been formally dedicated in Staffordshire.

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

  • CoRWM Host Public Meeting in Workington

    The Committee on Radioactive Waste Management (CoRWM) hosted the first of three public meetings planned for 2014.

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  • Palma de Mallorca Consulate temporarily closed

    For operational reasons the consulate office in Palma de Mallorca closed temporarily but has now reopened.

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

  • Foreign Secretary reflects on Moldova and regional instability

    An Op-ed by Foreign Secretary William Hague published upon his arrival to Moldova.

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

  • Dealing with modern slavery

    How civil servants in the Gangmasters Licensing Authority and the Home Office are tackling the exploitation of workers

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  • FCO Minister condemns Syrian regime’s siege and starvation tactics

    Hugh Robertson condemns continued attempts to starve Syrian people into submission and calls for Security Council action.

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

  • British Embassy Quito and ECU 911 sign cooperation agreement

    The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation ties between Ecuador and the UK in terms of security.

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

  • Troops launch onto Salisbury Plain

    Soldiers from 26 Engineer Regiment have spent 2 weeks training on Salisbury Plain in preparation for a major exercise in Canada.

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  • Press briefing: afternoon 8 May 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ukraine, meat labelling, a recent speech by President Barroso and knife crime.

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

  • Not your average training course

    Reservists from 6th Battalion The Rifles spent 2 weeks in Cyprus on one of the biggest exercises for regular and reservist army personnel.

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

  • Brigade prepares for final Afghanistan tour

    Service men and women have been showcasing their work ahead of the last historic mission.

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

  • The RPC publishes opinions on fit for purpose impact assessments

    Published impact assessment opinions based on external, independent scrutiny of new regulation by the Regulatory Policy Committee.

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  • We must look for new and innovative ways to increase effectiveness of resolution 1540

    UK Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, to the Security Council Open Debate on Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction – Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Resolution 1540

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on verdict in Minova mass rape case

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on military court ruling in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on rape cases in Minova.

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

  • Training exercise affirms military strength in Afghanistan

    The Afghan National Army (ANA) in Kabul has taken part in a huge training exercise carried out across miles of desert.

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