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  • Minister for Africa urges restraint after Sudanese aerial attacks

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham: "I condemn these actions that have once again put civilian lives at risk, and reiterate my call for all aerial bombardment in the border areas to cease immediately."

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

  • Duke of Cambridge to deploy to Falklands

    Flight Lieutenant Wales, currently serving as a Search and Rescue co-pilot with 22 Squadron based at RAF Valley in Wales, will be deployed to…

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Middle East and North Africa

    Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on the situation in the Middle East and North Africa, including the Middle East Peace Process and Iran's nuclear programme.

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

  • Foreign Secretary appalled at continuing deaths in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after further violence in Syria, despite the Syrian Government agreeing last week to the Arab League's plan to stop the violence.

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

  • Gunners return from Afghanistan on bonfire night

    Children of 150 soldiers from 57 (Bhurtpore) Battery, 32 Regiment Royal Artillery (32 Regt RA), had more reason than bonfires and fireworks to remember the 5th of November this year as their parents returned from a six-month…

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

  • Soldiers survive IED strike thanks to Scimitar

    The three soldiers of the Welsh Cavalry were on a routine patrol in Nahr-e Saraj when their Scimitar Mk2 was engulfed in an explosion. All three…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From Tuesday 8 November 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: the European Courts of Human Rights, strengthening women's voices and the UK Border Agency (UKBA).

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia

    Mr David Arthur Slinn CMG OBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia in succession to Mr David Graeme Blunt CVO who will be leaving the Diplomatic Service.

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

  • Princess of Wales's soldiers patrol with Afghan Police

    Troops from 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment (1 PWRR) have been carrying out security patrols recently in a small village in Helmand province alongside members of the local Afghan Police.

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

  • Military wives and girlfriends sing out for TV show

    The three-part BBC2 series, which starts tonight, is called ‘The Choir: Military Wives’. It sees Gareth working with the families of tri-Service…

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

  • PM meets with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Miqati

    The Prime Minister congratulated Prime Minister Miqati on his success in forming a government.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Israeli Defence Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak in London on 3 November to discuss developments in the Middle East.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Eid message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has sent warm wishes to Muslims celebrating the festival of Eid ul Adha.

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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

  • Civilian mechanics keep wheels turning at Bastion

    Defence Support Group (DSG) personnel are responsible for the essential maintenance and repairs at Camp Bastion’s Equipment Support Solution…

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

  • RAF airmen selected for GB bobsleigh squad

    Senior Aircraftman John Baines from RAF Leeming, Corporal Stu Benson from RAF Cosford, and Corporal Keith McLaughlin from RAF Boulmer have been…

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

  • Back from Libya naval aircrew prepare for Afghanistan

    Having helped pave the way for vital aircraft strikes against Colonel Gaddafi's forces in Libya, personnel from 857 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) are now preparing to return to Afghanistan.

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

  • Eid al-Adha Message from Catherine Royle, British Charge d’Affaires

    "At this time of year Muslims in Afghanistan, Britain and throughout the world will be celebrating Eid al-Adha with their friends and families".

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

  • Airport to be built on St Helena

    The Coalition Government has negotiated a value for money contract to build an airport on the remote British territory of St Helena in a move that could save the island from terminal decline.

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

  • Sailor discusses her work in Bastion Hospital

    Leading Writer Rebecca Aitken, aged 31, served as a receptionist at the field hospital. Her duties included alerting medical staff and caring…

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