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  • Afghanistan-Pakistan border incident

    Foreign Secretary expresses his condolences following loss of life on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on 26 November

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on storming of British Embassy in Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague say UK takes 'irresponsible action extremely seriously'.

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

  • RAF Akrotiri supporting operations in Afghanistan

    It is the halfway point between RAF Brize Norton and Camp Bastion, and getting troops from A to B (Akrotiri to Bastion) is one of the crucial roles fulfilled by personnel at the RAF's base in Cyprus.

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

  • Royal Scots Dragoon Guards mark homecoming with Glasgow parade

    On Monday, 28 November, soldiers of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (SCOTS DG) proudly marched through Glasgow to mark their return from a tough but successful tour of duty in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • 35 Engineer Regiment beat the clock to build Helmand checkpoint

    British soldiers have built a checkpoint in record time to help stop the movement of insurgents in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • East Midlands welcomes 9th/12th Royal Lancers back from Afghanistan

    Hundreds of well-wishers have lined streets across the East Midlands to welcome the 9th/12th Royal Lancers home from a successful and challenging tour of Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments ahead of Egyptian elections

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: I congratulate the people of Egypt as they go to the polls.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Serbian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Serbian Minister for Foreign Affairs Vuk Jeremi? in London today.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments on report detailing horrific human rights violations in Syria

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has commented on the publication of the interim report from the Commission of Inquiry investigating human rights abuses in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister extends condolences to family and friends of those killed and injured in bomb blasts in Basra and Baghdad

    Commenting on the recent bomb attacks in Basra and Baghdad, Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt gave a statement.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses his condolences following loss of life on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on 26 November

    Foreign Secretary William Hague assured Foreign Minister Rabbani Khar that the UK supports a full investigation into the circumstances of this incident.

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

  • Afghan forces to take on security lead for Nad 'Ali

    The latest phase of the transition process, announced on Sunday 27 November 2011 by Afghan President Hamid Karzai, demonstrates continuing progress…

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

  • Cumbrian training estate helps reduce carbon footprint

    Training provided at Warcop and other DTE sites across the UK is vital in preparing troops for operational deployment. Working with the Woodland…

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

  • Injured para back on the pitch

    A paratrooper who was told his leg might have to be amputated after he was injured in Afghanistan has returned to the football pitch as the Army team's midfield dynamo.

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

  • Iran vote on expulsion of British Ambassador to Iran

    Iranian Parliament's vote to expel the British Ambassador is "regrettable".

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

  • Afghan forces to take on security lead for Nad-e Ali

    Afghanistan’s own forces will take lead responsibility for delivering security in a number of new areas across the country - including the Nad-e Ali district of Helmand where British forces operate.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes unprecedented Arab League sanctions on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the Arab League's leadership in seeking an end to the horrific violence in Syria.

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

  • Sultan [of Oman]’s Armed Forces Association annual dinner

    Speech by Lord Astor of Hever, DL, Under Secretary of State.

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

  • Mona Siddiqui on life in the UK

    In a short film launched today, the Pakistan-born academic talks about her experiences living in Britain, and discusses the many opportunities available.

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

  • Landmark year for Overseas Territories

    Annual meeting of the Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) showcases successes of UK’s new strategy for the Territories.

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