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  • Keeping the Apache ready to take on the Taliban

    Behind every battle-winning Apache in Afghanistan is a team of unsung heroes working tirelessly to ensure the British Army's gunship is fully serviced, fuelled and fitted with the fire power to take on the Taliban.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 12 January 2011

    from the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: European Presidency, strike laws, search and rescue, Eric Illsley and bankers' bonuses

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 12 January 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: control orders, bankers' bonuses.

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

  • Eighteen months in Helmand: complexities, challenges and (no) complacency

    I am often asked what it was like working in Helmand. It is always hard to answer the question, at least succinctly, because the experience was so many things.'

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

  • New foreign policy video blog from the Foreign Secretary

    Foreign Secretary William Hague laid out his foreign policy priorities for 2011 in the first of his regular video blogs.

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

  • Supporting UK education suppliers in Saudi Arabia

    Foreign Office Minister responsible for the Middle East Alistair Burt met the Saudi Education Minister, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Abdullah and Vice Minister, Dr Khaled Al Sabti today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns violence in Tunisia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague called on the Tunisian authorities to take steps to resolve the situation peacefully.

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

  • Progress and challenges for education in Afghanistan

    Foreign Office Minister responsible for Afghanistan Alistair Burt today met Afghan Education Minister Farooq Wardak who is visiting the UK for the Education World Forum.

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

  • Supporting operations in Afghanistan from Cyprus

    RAF Akrotiri supports operations in Afghanistan in more ways than you might think writes Greg Taylor, an Officer Cadet with 7644 Squadron of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force.

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

  • Gunners ready 24/7 despite progress in Helmand

    As progress in Afghanistan continues British artillery guns are firing less than on previous deployments but Gunners like Jonathan Long remain ready to support troops on the ground 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week.

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

  • Tongan marines join RAF troops at Camp Bastion

    Troops from the Tonga Defence Force have deployed for the first time to southern Afghanistan and commenced security duties with RAF troops at Camp Bastion in Helmand province.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 11 January 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: control orders, bankers' bonuses and Eric Illsley.

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

  • UK "determined" to deepen relations with Japan

    Head of the Diplomatic Service Simon Fraser describes Japan as a "crucial partner" ahead of his visit to the country from 12 to 14 January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary sends message of condolence to victims of Iran Air crash

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following the plane crash in North East Iran on 9 January.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses regret at loss of life and urges restraint.

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt speaks about demonstrations in Tunisia over the weekend which resulted in the loss of at least 14 lives

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

  • Royal Engineers replace insurgent-damaged Helmand bridge

    Royal Engineers working along with US Army engineers have replaced a bridge on a key route in Helmand province which was recently destroyed by an insurgent bomb.

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

  • Paras and Afghan warriors join forces

    Troops from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) have begun working with a new unit of Afghan National Army (ANA) warriors who arrived at their base a few days ago.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 10 January 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: bankers' bonuses, tube strikes and fuel prices.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 10 January 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: bankers bonuses, fuel duty stabiliser, employment rights and tax rate.

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

  • Minister condemns demolition in East Jerusalem

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt responds to reports that work has begun to enable creation of a new illegal settlement in occupied East Jerusalem.

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