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  • A year of RAF Merlins in Afghanistan

    The RAF Merlin Helicopter Force has reached its first anniversary of operations in Afghanistan.

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

  • Christmas Box campaign for Armed Forces launched

    The uk4u Thanks! 2010 Christmas Box campaign was launched at St John's Wood Barracks in London, home of the famous King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, 1 December 2010.

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

  • 2 SCOTS and Afghan police clear insurgent hotspot

    Soldiers from 2 SCOTS have been working with members of the Afghan National Police to successfully clear an insurgent stronghold in the rural area of Loy Adera in Helmand province.

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

  • European countries urged to make conflict "unthinkable"

    The Deputy Prime Minister said that where conflict exists, governments should "seek resolution in good faith and with conviction".

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

  • Peace and security remains a cornerstone of EU-Africa cooperation

    Henry Bellingham MP, speaking at the EU-Africa Summit in Tripoli, Libya, on the subject of Peace and Security

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

  • British-run exercise develops Afghan National Police

    Members of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), are currently deployed in southern…

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

  • Royal Signals help rebuild schools in Kabul

    After three decades of war and violence, the quality of life for inhabitants in parts of Kabul is slowly improving thanks in part to the efforts of a small group of British soldiers based in the capital. Report by Captain Ma…

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

  • MSSG awarded for humanitarian work in Afghanistan

    The tri-Service Military Stabilisation Support Group (MSSG) has been awarded the prestigious Firmin Sword of Peace in recognition of the unit's humanitarian work in Afghanistan.

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

  • RAF trains Tongan troops for Afghanistan

    The first contingent of troops from the Tonga Defence Services who will soon join the RAF Regiment in Afghanistan are reaching the end of intensive pre-deployment training at RAF Honington in Suffolk.

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

  • Afghan Army operation drives wedge through Taliban

    What has been described as the most significant operation conducted yet by the Afghan National Army (ANA) in Helmand has now concluded, driving a wedge through the heart of Taliban operations in Gereshk.

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

  • Airborne operation sees end of Taliban influence in Helmand village

    British soldiers and their partners in the Afghan National Police have re-established government control in an area of Helmand province previously under heavy Taliban influence following an operation which began with a helic…

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

  • RAF Tornados demonstrate their capabilities

    Since October last year, RAF Tornado GR4 squadrons have been flying over the landscape of Afghanistan providing support to troops on the ground. But it is not just awesome firepower that these fast jets can deliver.

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

  • Tank Regiment remembers past victories while in Helmand

    Members of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) have taken a short break from operations in Afghanistan to celebrate their main battle honour - Cambrai, and the first use of tanks en masse.

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

  • British Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt's visit to Basra

    During a visit to Basra Province yesterday, British Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt met a range of politicians, religious and civil society leaders and businessmen.

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

  • Australian and British forces compete for 'Afghan Ashes'

    Emulating their cricketing heroes in the real Ashes in Australia, British and Australian soldiers fight over the 'Afghan Ashes' in Helmand.

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

  • Public urged to keep postal system clear for families sending Christmas post to Afghanistan

    With just one week left for families to send Christmas cards and presents to their loved ones in Afghanistan, members of the general public are once again being urged to donate to charities and keep the postal system clear.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on UK and Oman relations

    Britain’s relations with Oman go back centuries. Indeed the first UK agreement with Oman was signed in 1646. The legendary British Admiral Horatio Nelson is said to have visited Muscat when he was a young midshipman in the e…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister's visit to Iraq concludes

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt became the first Foreign Office Minister to visit Iraq since the UK Coalition Government took office in May.

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

  • University of Cambridge / UAE University Partnership

    University of Cambridge and UAE University MoU officiated today by HE Dominic Jermey and The Duke of York.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague's speech on UK/UAE Partnership

    Speech by Foreign Secretary William Hague at the UK/UAE Partnership Celebration in Abu Dhabi on Thursday 25 November

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