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  • EU Ministers discuss Egypt, Belarus, Cote d'Ivoire and Sudan

    Minister for Europe David Lidington updated Parliament on the discussions at the Foreign Affairs and General Affairs Councils in Brussels this week.

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

  • Troops give Afghan kids kites

    Having suppressed insurgent activity in an Afghan village with frequent joint patrols, British and Afghan troops are now handing out kite kits to local children to help build relationships with the community.

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

  • Brits and Afghans lead operations to clear Taliban hotspots

    A recent joint operation by British and Afghan forces has helped clear two villages of insurgent activity in the Nad 'Ali region of Helmand province, extending the area of freedom and security for local people.

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

  • Para musician visits brother's Helmand memorial

    The musician sister of a British paratrooper who lost his life in Afghanistan in 2008 recently made a pilgrimage to her brother's Helmand memorial during a brief tour of Afghanistan.

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

  • Dr Fox welcomes continued New Zealand commitment to Afghanistan

    British Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has welcomed the announcement that the New Zealand Special Air Service (SAS) deployment to Kabul, Afghanistan, will be extended for another year from April 2011.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 3 February 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, Egypt

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

  • Joint UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain statement on Egypt

    Statement by the Prime Minister on the situation in Egypt, issued jointly with European heads of state.

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

  • Prime Minister condemns violence in Egypt

    Prime Minister David Cameron called for an end to the violence describing the scenes in Cairo as "despicable" and said they should not be repeated.

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

  • Taskforce meets to drive forward closer UK-UAE relations

    The UK-UAE Taskforce met for the third time at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London on 31 January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on violence in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that real and visible change, needs to take place, and needs to begin now.

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

  • PM and Ban Ki-moon condemn Egypt violence

    The Prime Minister has welcomed UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to Downing Street for bilateral talks. The two leaders focused on the ongoing unrest and violence in Egypt.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 2 February 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Egypt and Institute for Fiscal Studies Report.

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

  • Foreign Office on latest developments in Egypt

    Spokesperson says Foreign Office will study President Mubarak's proposals to the Egyptian people.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces Foreign Office programme spending for 2011-12

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on plans to align programme spend with the Foreign Office priorities.

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

  • Brize Norton continues its evolution into main RAF hub

    An area of Helmand, once known as a hotbed of insurgent activity, has adopted a very different air - with its community now coming together through the medium of cricket, aided and encouraged by soldiers from the Royal Irish…

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

  • British-trained ANA soldier becomes bomb disposal hero

    A hero Afghan soldier has saved countless lives by fearlessly disposing of a series of deadly roadside bombs - all thanks to his British training.

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

  • 2 RTR partner with Danish counterparts during 2 PARA operation

    During a recent 2 PARA Battle Group operation in the area of Nahr-e Saraj (South), the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment's (2 RTR's) Mastiff Group conducted a joint operation with their Leopard tank counterparts in the Danish …

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

  • Soldiers talk of life on Helmand's front line

    Three soldiers, Guardsman Terry Brazier, Private Dan Faulkner and Private Luke Whylie, describe the challenges of fighting in Helmand's battlefields.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 1 February 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Egypt, prisoner voting, Andy Coulson and Libya.

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

  • Gulf Stage project creates first global audience for Arabic theatre

    An innovative collaboration spearheaded by the British Council breaks new ground today by bringing Arabic performances to a global audience online and for free.

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