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  • Foreign Secretary visits Benghazi

    "We are here today for one principal reason - to show our support for the Libyan people and for the National Transitional Council"

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

  • Apaches conduct operations over Libya

    The mission was carefully co-ordinated with other allied air missions by NATO’s air operations centre, based at Poggio in Italy, and in particular…

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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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Sudan, Afghanistan and travel 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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments on the ongoing violence in Syria

    "I again call on the Government of Syria to meet all its human rights obligations and uphold political freedoms, equal access to justice and the rule of law" said Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt.

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

  • Princess praises signallers for work in Afghanistan

    Soldiers who helped keep the Army's communications running during 16 Air Assault Brigade's deployment to Afghanistan were praised yesterday for their 'courage, determination and adaptability' by Her Royal Hig…

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

  • The vital role of interpreters in Helmand

    Hundreds of local interpreters are employed by coalition forces in Afghanistan and are vital in helping British forces forge the important relationships with the Afghan communities they are working with

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

  • Half-a-decade in Helmand

    This year marks the fifth anniversary of when nearly 3,500 British troops deployed to Helmand province. This was stage three of NATO’s plan …

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

  • French and British troops train together in Germany

    French military personnel have been working alongside their British counterparts in Germany to prepare for an upcoming major military exercise between the two countries. Report by Captain Mike Billings.

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

  • An explosive patrol in Helmand

    Lance Corporal Ryder arrived in Helmand on Operation HERRICK 14 a few weeks ago, and has started blogging from the front line. Last week, his…

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the extension of NATO mission in Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the announcement that operations in Libya will be extended for 90 days.

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

  • UK welcomes announcement of a National Dialogue and the lifting of the State of National Safety in Bahrain

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said it is now critical that there is concrete change and genuine political reform, to ensure long term stability in Bahrain.

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

  • British welcome new Estonian Company to Helmand

    Colonel Andrew Jackson, the Deputy Commander of Task Force Helmand, welcomed a new Estonian Company to Camp Bastion this week.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 1 June 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Care home abuse, Southern Cross, FIFA, Prisons, Libya, Economy, Olympic tickets, Health.

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

    Mr Andrew Ayre has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname.

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

  • Op OMID HAFT clears insurgents from Loy Mandeh area of Afghanistan

    British forces from all three Services have supported hundreds of Afghan soldiers in carrying out a major operation to clear insurgents from one of their last remaining strongholds in central Helmand.

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

  • Enhanced Paveway III bombs ready for action in Libya

    The 2,000-pound (907kg) bombs, which are designed to punch through the roof or wall of a hardened building, have been prepared for use and could…

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

  • UK troops help Afghan Army seize insurgents and weapons

    The Brigade Reconnaissance Force (BRF) has helped Afghan partners undertake an operation in an insurgent stronghold of Helmand that has resulted in a substantial weapons find and a number of insurgents being detained.

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

  • Lord Howell meets the Chairman of the Emiri Diwan

    His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Emiri Diwan Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah met on 29 May with Rt Hon Lord Howell of Guildford, the Minister of State at the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns bomb attack in Lebanon

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has commented on the bomb attack in Lebanon.

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