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  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Sudan, Libya and Refugees were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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

  • Defence Secretary sees progress towards transition in Helmand

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has visited British forces in Helmand province as they prepare to begin the process of handing over substantive security responsibilities to their Afghan counterparts in Lashkar Gah.

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

  • Paralympic legend backs troops on Armed Forces Day

    One of Britain's most successful Paralympians of all time, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, is encouraging people to go and support troops on next week's Armed Forces Day. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • Royal Marines work with Afghan Forces to protect their communities

    Until recently the area, where the Royal Marines from RM Condor in Arbroath have been patrolling alongside Afghan soldiers from 3 Brigade 215…

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Governor to Turks and Caicos Islands

    Mr D R (Ric) Todd has been appointed Her Majesty's Governor to Turks and Caicos Islands.

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

  • Gunners swap sands of Afghanistan for the Atlantic Ocean

    Soldiers from 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (7 PARA RHA) are swapping the dusty heat of landlocked Afghanistan for the cold waters of the Atlantic.

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

  • Afghan helicopter pilots take to the skies over Kabul

    The Afghan National Security Forces continue to develop thanks to the support and partnership of British Armed Forces. Their airborne capability…

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

  • Airborne supply experts receive Afghanistan medals

    Following their recent six-month tour of Helmand province, soldiers from 13 Air Assault Support Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps (13 AA Sp Regt RLC), were presented with their Operational Service Medals at Merville Barrack…

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

  • PM welcomes NATO Secretary General to Number 10

    Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed the NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen to Number 10.

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

  • UK Ministers welcome landmine free Nepal

    The UK Government today congratulated Nepal for the successful clearance of its last remaining minefields and its designation as a landmine free country.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns ongoing violence in Sudan

    "I remind the Government of Sudan of their obligation to protect civilians and call on all parties to cease hostilities immediately."

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

  • British troops haul Ridgback in Helmand marathon

    Soldiers from the General Service (GS) Squadron decided that running a marathon in the Afghan summer heat was just not original enough so they…

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

  • British soldiers use community engagement to beat insurgents in Afghanistan

    British troops distributing aid in Kabul say it's helping them to improve security in the Afghan capital.

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

  • 4 SCOTS educate Afghans in veterinary skills and personal safety

    As part of the ongoing effort to improve the lives of people living in Helmand, British soldiers have held a shura to teach locals farming and veterinary skills, and educate them on the dangers of improvised explosive device…

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

  • Press briefing: morning 14 June 2011

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on health, waste review and Libya.

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

  • Sir William Patey Visits the Police Staff College in Kabul

    Ambassador Sir William Patey visited the Police Staff College in Kabul on 9 June, handing over three police transport buses, as well as classroom equipment, to the College. He also spoke to a classroom of district commanders…

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

  • New video blog from the Foreign Secretary on the Arab Spring

    In his latest video blog, Foreign Secretary William Hague describes an "extraordinary time" in foreign affairs.

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

  • Bright future for Afghan village liberated by British troops

    More than a hundred local people attended a shura in the area of Loy Mandeh in Nad ‘Ali to discuss how to rebuild their livelihoods after British…

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

  • Phone call with Prime Minister of Turkey

    Prime Minister David Cameron has held a phone call with the newly re-elected Prime Minister of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: situation in Syria very serious

    “The situation is very serious and an example of unacceptable behaviour by the Syrian government”, said Foreign Secretary William Hague.

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