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  • Soldier braved bullets for shot comrade

    A British soldier who dragged an injured comrade 20 metres across open ground while under enemy fire in Afghanistan has been honoured.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Japanese Foreign Minister to London

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has met Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida in the margins of the G8 Meeting.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s oral statement on Lords reform

    The full text of the oral statement to the House of Commons by the Deputy Prime Minister, Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP, on the publication of the House of Lords Reform Draft Bill.

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

  • International Development Minister Alan Duncan's speech at Ramallah Civil Society event

    Praising the role of civil society organisations and announcing new support to the Palestinian Authority.

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds talks with Syrian opposition delegation

    Foreign Secretary meets delegation from Syrian National Coalition and Interim Government to discuss Syrian crisis and UK response.

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

  • "Baroness Thatcher changed Britain, changed Europe"

    The British Ambassador to the Holy See Nigel Baker speaks about Baroness Thatcher’s legacy

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

  • 1st Mechanized Brigade takes over in Helmand

    The Army's 1st Mechanized Brigade has taken command of Task Force Helmand in southern Afghanistan marking the start of Operation Herrick 18.

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

  • HMS Kent helps strengthen Libya-UK relations

    Royal Navy frigate HMS Kent has visited Tripoli to enhance relations between Libya and the UK.

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

  • RAF develops Typhoon multi-role capability

    The RAF's 6 Squadron have dropped inert Paveway II bombs from a Tranche 2 Typhoon aircraft for the first time.

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

  • New energy deal to save £84m from government bill

    The Energy for Growth pilot will save money and create jobs by harnessing government’s buying power.

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

  • The future of Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has today responded to points made in a House of Commons Defence Select Committee report on Afghanistan.

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

  • Turks and Caicos Islands 10 April cabinet meeting update

    His Excellency Governor Ric Todd chaired the meeting of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Cabinet on Wednesday, 10 April 2013.

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

  • Welcome to the new home on the web for Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)

    GOV.UK is the new place for corporate and policy information from Defra.

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

  • Admiral Zambellas new First Sea Lord

    Admiral Sir George Zambellas has today superseded Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope as the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff.

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

  • US Air Force award for MOD employee

    A MOD employee was recently announced as the 2012 United States Air Force Transportation Civilian Technician of the Year.

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

  • Royal Marines leave Afghanistan for last time

    The last full Royal Marines commando group to serve in Afghanistan on Operation Herrick is returning to the UK.

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

  • Oxford will host Cyber Security Capacity Building Centre

    Foreign Secretary announces Global Centre for Cyber Security Capacity Building to be based in Oxford Martin School at University of Oxford.

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

  • Postal Affairs Minister visits Somerset Post Office to mark 500th milestone in Post Office's modernisation programme

    Postal Affairs Minister Jo Swinson visits Bishop’s Hull Post Office in Taunton to celebrate the Post Office reaching 500 branch conversions

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

  • Gallantry award for soldier who rescued wounded comrade

    A soldier who risked his life in Afghanistan to rescue a wounded comrade during a ferocious ambush has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.

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

  • Book of Condolences open at the British Embassy in Bucharest

    The Diplomatic Corps, representatives of the Romanian Government, members of the public and well-wishers are expected at the embassy.

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