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  • "The UK will stand alongside the US in supporting those in the region"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes President Obama’s speech on the Middle East.

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

  • A spin cycle that is saving lives in Helmand

    Two Roll Over Drills Egress Trainers (RODETs), armoured hulls kitted out just like a real vehicle that can be completely rotated, are teaching troops in Camp Bastion how to escape from their vehicles if they roll over on dif…

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

  • Bomb disposal specialist wins hero award

    Royal Logistic Corps Ammunition Technical Warrant Officer Class 2 Iain Martin defused 12 IEDs ranging in size from five to 15kg which were targeted…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 19 May 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Super injunctions/privacy laws, Justice Secretary.

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

  • Launch of new anti-corruption group in Afghanistan

    An independent Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (MEC) to tackle corruption in Afghanistan has been launched in Kabul.

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

  • Tankies return home from Afghanistan

    The final squadron from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) returned to its base in Tidworth, Wiltshire, this week after a successful six-month tour of Afghanistan.

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

  • Operations in Iraq finish with completion of Royal Navy training mission

    The conclusion of the Royal Navy mission to train Iraqi sailors in the coming days will mark the official end of British Armed Forces operations in Iraq.

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

  • 400 UK personnel to leave Afghanistan by New Year

    Prime Minister David Cameron informed the House of Commons Liaison Committee yesterday that around 400 UK military personnel had already, or would early in the New Year, leave Afghanistan.

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

  • Podcast: Science and diplomacy

    In the FT Science podcast, Professor David Clary talks about the role of science in diplomacy

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

  • Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister Alistair Burt arrives in Pakistan

    Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister, Alistair Burt, arrived in Pakistan on Monday 16 May on his first visit to Pakistan since taking up his position.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Vesak Day message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague sends his best wishes for Vesak to the global Buddhist community.

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

  • Wilton Park wins award from Diplomat Magazine

    Wilton Park won the award for their “Distinguished Contribution to Diplomacy in London” from Diplomat Magazine.

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

  • "This visit represents an important moment in British and Irish history"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the strength of links between UK and Ireland when he met Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore in Dublin.

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

  • Government publishes Afghanistan progress report April 2011

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

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

  • Hague: insurgent activity in Helmand low

    Mr Hague reported on progress in Afghanistan during April in Parliament today, Tuesday 17 May 2011. In a written statement to Parliament the…

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

  • Yorkshire town celebrates RAF personnel's return from Afghanistan

    Nearly 3,000 people lined the streets of a North Yorkshire market town last week to welcome home from Afghanistan officers and airmen from RAF Leeming.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's reaction to International Criminal Court arrest warrants

    The Foreign Secretary welcomes announcement that Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo will apply for arrest warrants for Colonel Muammar Qadhafi, Saif al Islam al Qadhafi and Abdullah Senussi.

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

  • UK Parliament debates Middle East and North Africa

    Foreign Secretary William Hague took part in a debate on the Middle East and North Africa in the House of Commons on Monday afternoon.

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

  • Canterbury celebrates soldiers' return from Afghanistan

    The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), received a jubilant reception as they marched through Canterbury last week, having recently returned from Afghanistan.

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

  • Soldier presents cup at FA final

    A British soldier presented the FA Cup to winners Manchester City after Saturday's final, having being selected as the FA's guest of honour for his inspirational leadership and selfless bravery in Afghanistan.

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