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  • Black Rats' prepare to continue Afghanistan transition process

    Members of 4th Mechanized Brigade (4 Mech Bde) are finalising their training ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan this autumn as the UK's Task Force Helmand on Op HERRICK 17.

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

  • 115/2012 - The Black Rats prepare for Afghan challenge as Minister confirms new protective vehicles

    Military personnel from 4th Mechanized Brigade today showcased their capability as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan. The Brigade will deploy on Operation HERRICK 17 in October for a six-month tour as the lead formation …

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

  • Jools Holland appointed 101 Engineer Regiment Honorary Colonel

    Musician Jools Holland has been made Honorary Colonel of 101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) [EOD].

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

  • Prime Minister's phone calls with Presidents Hollande and Obama

    Syria and the Eurozone were discussed.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns latest terrorist attack in Turkey

    "I was saddened to hear of the latest terrorist outrage in Gaziantep" said Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt in response to the attack on 20 August.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes report on Operation Atalanta

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has welcomed the House of Lords EU Committee for External Affairs report on EU Naval Force Operation Atalanta.

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

  • British soldiers impart medical knowledge to Afghan counterparts

    Personnel from the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) have been mentoring Afghan soldiers to improve their trauma care and first aid skills.

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

  • RAF Reaper team uncovers Afghan drugs haul

    An RAF team has uncovered a huge stash of drugs in a truck in Afghanistan using a Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS).

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

  • Statement on Heywood trial verdict

    A verdict was given today regarding the murder of British citizen Neil Heywood.

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

  • Afghanistan through the eyes of UK soldiers

    The second series of the Bafta-winning 'Our War' follows life on the front line in Afghanistan through remarkable films shot by the soldiers themselves.

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

  • Foreign Office condemns attack by Israeli settlers

    "We welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu’s condemnation of this serious incident and his stated commitment that the Israeli authorities will investigate it thoroughly”.

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

  • Guardsman Jamie Shadrake killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Guardsman Jamie Shadrake of the Reconnaissance Platoon, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 17 August 2012.

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

  • Soldier from the Grenadier Guards killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards has died in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Eid message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague sends warmest wishes to Muslims across the world ahead of the festival of Eid.

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

  • United Kingdom welcomes the appointment of Lakhdar Brahimi as Special Representative for Syria

    United Nations and the League of Arab States announce that Lakhdar Brahimi will take on the role of Special Representative for Syria.

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

  • Afghan police engage with youngsters in Helmand

    The first Afghan Police community engagement event for youngsters and their families has attracted more than 200 children in an area once considered a stronghold of the insurgency in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • UK expresses concern at sentence for Bahraini opposition activist

    A Bahraini court today sentenced Mr Nabeel Rajab, President of the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights, to three years in prison for inciting and taking part in illegal rallies and demonstrations.

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

  • Foreign Office spokesperson’s comment on the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria

    "We pay tribute to the brave work of all the staff who have served with UNSMIS in extremely difficult circumstances."

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

  • Royal Engineers learn ocean diving in Helmand desert

    Sappers from 26 Engineer Regiment have been taking part in the first ever ocean divers course to be taught in the Afghan desert.

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

  • Africa continues to win Gold

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham writes on partnership and growth in the context of the Olympic Games.

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