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  • 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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Japan, Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers this week.

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

  • 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

  • Royal Marines help clear Helmand route of IEDs

    Royal Marines have recently helped cleared explosive devices from a key route in Helmand, allowing vital access for coalition forces and locals.

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

  • Organising homecoming parades

    In a rare glimpse behind the scenes, Leigh Hamilton reports on the hugely important task of planning and executing a homecoming parade.

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

  • Olympian greets injured Royal Marines at end of Thames row

    Injured Royal Marines were met by Olympic rower James Cracknell yesterday as they completed their gruelling 150-mile (241km) row up the Thames in aid of charity.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits the Turks and Caicos Islands

    UK Minister for the Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham arrived in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Thursday afternoon at the start of his second visit to the British Overseas Territory.

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

  • Soldier thanks his helmet for lucky escape in Afghanistan

    A British soldier has had a miraculous escape after the strap of his helmet was shot off during his first patrol with his new unit in Helmand province.

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