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  • MRI scanner centre opens in Bastion Hospital

    The UK-led Anglo/American Role 3 hospital at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, has celebrated the opening of its first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner centre.

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

  • UK Secretary of State for International Development visits Kabul

    Britain’s Secretary of State for International Development, Andrew Mitchell visited Afghanistan from 30 October to 1 November.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the appointment of a new Libyan Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague speaking following the appointment of Abdel- Rahim al-Kib as Libyan Prime Minister.

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

  • US Marines honour paratrooper for actions in Afghanistan

    A paratrooper has received an American military honour for 'his decision, actions and calm leadership in the face of chaos' while serving alongside US Marines in Afghanistan.

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

  • Parliament welcomes home 3 Commando Brigade

    Following their return from Helmand province last month 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines paraded through London to Westminster yesterday for a reception at the Houses of Parliament.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attack on UN office in Kandahar

    "I condemn this callous attack on an organisation dedicated to helping displaced Afghans return home."

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

  • Gunners receive Afghanistan campaign medals

    Personnel from the 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (3 RHA) C Battery have been presented with campaign medals after returning from a demanding six-month tour in Afghanistan.

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

  • Royal Engineer honoured for work developing Afghan forces

    Lieutenant Colonel Martin Sturgeon developed a programme to coordinate the dozens of international agencies responsible for recruiting and training…

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

  • PM statement on attacks in Afghanistan yesterday

    The Prime Minister expressed his "sadness" at the deaths of Australian, US and Canadian personnel in Afghanistan

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

  • FCO Minister comments on Israel and Gaza attacks

    Commenting on the Israeli air strikes on Gaza and the rocket attacks by Palestinian militant groups on Israel, all today, Foreign Office Minister Mr Jeremy Browne issued a statement.

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

  • PM: "let us eradicate polio once and for all"

    Prime Minister discusses the "moral imperative" of eliminating polio at a press conference in Australia.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments on Tunisian election results

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has congratulated all those involved in the Tunisian elections, which were held 10 months after the fall of the Ben Ali regime.

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

  • Afghanistan operational air update

    RAF and Royal Navy personnel conducted numerous missions across southern Afghanistan last week, 17 to 23 October 2011. Here follows an operational update.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes end of No-Fly zone over Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague described the agreement of UN Security Council Resolution 2016 as another significant milestone towards a peaceful, democratic future for Libya.

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

  • Army's Apache helicopters dominate aviation awards

    The UK’s Attack Helicopter Force (AH Force), based at Wattisham in Suffolk and part of 16 Air Assault Brigade, has picked up four awards in …

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 27 October 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, eurozone and sentencing.

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

  • Want an in depth view of the stunning polar regions?

    The Foreign Office has published new Polar Regions pages on the website to complement the BBC series Frozen Planet.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Best of Army photography honoured at awards

    Outstanding photography from Afghanistan and Army life has been recognised at the annual Army Photographic Competition.

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

  • Royal Engineers build roads to a better future in Helmand

    Captain Simon Oxley was employed as the Operations Officer as part of 517 Specialist Team Royal Engineers, 170 (Infrastructure Support) Group…

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

  • Royal Marines return from Afghanistan to heroes' welcome

    Royal Marines from M Company of 42 Commando have returned home to a rapturous welcome from friends and family after a successful combat deployment in Afghanistan.

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