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  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Oslo explosion

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the UK "stands shoulder to shoulder with Norway and all our international allies in the face of such atrocities".

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the continuing violence in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "We will continue to seek support for a UN Security Council Resolution calling for an end to the violence."

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

  • RAF Chinook crews train for Afghanistan in California

    RAF Chinook helicopter crews recently travelled to the United States to train for Afghanistan in the heat and high-altitude terrain of southern California.

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

  • Finding Taliban IEDs is a game for military dogs

    But, unlike troops, the military animals in Helmand province are blissfully unaware of what is being hunted or the daily risk they face. All…

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

  • Prince Charles honours Apache crews

    Soldiers who have been operating the Army's Apache attack helicopters in Afghanistan were praised this week for their outstanding performance by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Egyptian religious leaders

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt met Head of the Anglican Church for the Middle East and North Africa Region Rev. Dr. Bishop Mouneer Hanna and Grand Mufti of Egypt Shaikh Ali Gomaa.

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

  • Dambusters arrive home from Afghanistan

    There were emotional scenes at RAF Lossiemouth this week as the 13 crews and 110 engineers of 617 Squadron, 'The Dambusters', were welcomed home from Afghanistan by their families and friends.

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

  • Navy Sea Kings complete 1,000th mission in Afghanistan

    The Royal Navy's Sea King Mk7 Force completed their 1,000th operational mission in Afghanistan yesterday.

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

  • Yorkshire crowds cheer soldiers before deployment

    Soldiers from The Yorkshire Regiment received huge receptions during hometown parades in North Yorkshire this week ahead of their deployment to Cyprus as the UK reserve battalion for operations in Afghanistan.

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

  • Afghans take the lead in Lashkar Gah security

    British troops have formally handed over security to Afghan Forces in the capital of Helmand Province today - a significant milestone in a process of transition.

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

  • Afghans take security lead in Lashkar Gah

    Lashkar Gah, where British troops have operated since 2006, is the fourth of seven districts across Afghanistan where responsibility for security…

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

  • New Government strategy to build stability overseas

    The Government has published a new strategy outlining how the UK will promote stability and prosperity in countries and regions where its interests are at stake.

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

  • Minister Henry Bellingham greatly encouraged by progress in Turks and Caicos Islands

    Foreign Office Minister for the Overseas Territories speaks on his departure from Providenciales after a successful four day visit.

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

  • Sudan steps towards peace and justice in Darfur

    The UK has welcomed the signing of an agreement between the Government of Sudan and Liberation and Justice Movement.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comment on West Bank settlement tenders

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments following news today of tenders being issued for over 300 housing units in Beitar Ilit and Karnei Shomron.

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

  • Progress in Afghanistan during June 2011

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during June 2011.

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

  • Royal Marines unearth and destroy Taliban explosives

    The UK's Brigade Reconnaissance Force, in partnership with Afghan forces, has seized and destroyed a tonne of homemade explosive in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on Gibraltar

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the Government has a clear responsibility to uphold the UK's position over the waters around Gibraltar.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Libya on BBC's Today Programme

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the Libya Contact Group meeting, held in Istanbul this week.

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