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  • Army brothers united in Helmand

    Three Sunderland brothers, currently serving in Afghanistan's Helmand province, have been reunited for a short time on the front line.

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

  • Foreign Secretary - we're on track to complete transition

    Mr Hague’s comments were made in his monthly Afghanistan progress report for March, in which he highlighted the Afghan National Security Forces…

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

  • Reduction of 500 Service personnel from Afghanistan explained

    The Prime Minister announced last year that there would be a reduction of 500 UK personnel by the end of 2012. In a statement to the House of Commons today, 26 April 2012, the Defence Secretary announced how the reduction wi…

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

  • Royal Military Police receive Afghanistan medals

    Personnel from 110 Provost Company, 1st Regiment Royal Military Police, were presented with Afghanistan operational medals yesterday following their return from a demanding six-month deployment.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister strengthens ties during visit to Libya

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt yesterday concluded a successful two day visit to Libya – his second in six months.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Israel’s legalisation of illegal outposts

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on the news that the Israeli government has legalised three outposts in the West Bank.

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

  • Accelerating progress on clean energy

    Energy ministers meet in London to advance international cooperation on clean energy.

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

  • Welsh Cavalry return from Afghanistan

    Soldiers from the Welsh Cavalry received an emotional welcome home last week after completing a six-month deployment to Afghanistan.

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

  • Parliament honours UK troops for Libya operations

    More than 100 Service personnel were publicly thanked by Parliament for their contribution to military operations over Libya at a reception at the Palace of Westminster yesterday.

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

  • Sappers help upgrade Helmand road

    The sappers worked tirelessly over four days to deliver a newer, safer and better road for the Afghan people, members of the 6th Kandak of the…

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

  • Prince Philip honours REME soldiers for work in Afghanistan

    His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh presented personnel of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) with their Afghanistan campaign medals yesterday.

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

  • Foreign Minister condemns latest cross-border violence between Sudan and South Sudan

    Foreign Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham: "It is imperative for both Governments to come together and resolve their differences through constructive dialogue and avoid inflammatory rhetoric."

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

  • Afghan police take control of new checkpoint

    Afghan police have taken control of a newly-built checkpoint in Babaji, Helmand province.

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

  • UK advisors support Afghan Army operation

    UK soldiers from the Brigade Advisory Group moved into position last week to support the start of the first major Afghan National Army (ANA) offensive of the spring.

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

  • Airman claims marathon world record

    Reservist Lance Corporal Andy MacMahon, aged 41, who lives in Inverness, is a gunner in 2622 (Highland) Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force, …

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

  • Sixth Armed Forces Sikh Conference begins

    Sikhs from all three Services gathered near Andover yesterday for the start of the sixth annual Armed Forces Sikh Conference.

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

  • Taliban bomb-making equipment seized

    Afghan National Army and UK soldiers have seized a substantial amount of explosives and other bomb-making equipment in Afghanistan.

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

  • Grenadier Guards send birthday wishes to the Queen

    Grenadier Guards deployed to Afghanistan passed on their personal birthday congratulations to their Colonel-in-Chief, Her Majesty The Queen, this weekend.

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

  • Soldier saved by body armour

    Trooper Tom Thorne, aged 20, from the Queen’s Royal Hussars, was shot in the side by an enemy fighter while on operations in Helmand province…

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes extension of EU sanctions against Syrian regime

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after EU Foreign Ministers agreed further sanctions against the Syrian regime.

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