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  • 16 Air Assault Brigade are ready for Helmand

    Personnel from 16 Air Assault Brigade will be the next to deploy to the heart of Helmand province and every effort has been made to ensure one of the UK's prime rapid reaction forces is ready for the challenge ahead. Rep…

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

  • Two RAF squadrons work together to protect Kandahar

    While the GR4 Tornados of II (Army Cooperation) Squadron protected the Afghan people and coalition troops, II Squadron RAF Regiment Gunners protected the airfield in Kandahar.

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

  • New ventilators arrive in Afghanistan

    New ventilators, which will play a key role in saving the lives of soldiers injured on the front line, have arrived in Afghanistan.

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

  • Direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes talks and calls on leaders to show "perseverance, commitment and courage" in pursuit of peace.

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

  • Visit of German Foreign Minister underlines key partnership on global issues

    For the first time since his nomination, Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed German Foreign Minister Dr Guido Westerwelle to the Foreign Office this morning.

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

  • Warrant Officer helps make Mastiff a Helmand hero

    Discuss the pros and cons of the British Army’s Mastiff armoured patrol vehicle with serving soldiers and you would be hard pushed to find any…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister promotes TA soldier in Helmand

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg surprised Private Catherine Graham during his visit to Afghanistan this week when he promoted her to Lance Corporal.

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

  • Dogs and handlers prepare for Afghanistan

    Dogs and their handlers from 104 Military Working Dog Squadron have been preparing for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan where they will help ensure the safety of troops in 16 Air Assault Brigade and the Afghan Nation…

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

  • Royal Marine stays calm in Taliban ambush

    The incident happened four months into 18-year-old Marine Milburn’s six-month tour when he and his team from 40 Commando Royal Marines, based…

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

  • Yemen, UK and Saudi Arabia announce next Friends of Yemen meeting

    The meeting will be on 24 September in New York and will assess progress in Yemen towards reform and stability since their meeting in London in January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the West Bank shooting

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a statement on the killing of four Israeli citizens in Hebron last night.

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

  • Papal visit will highlight shared international priorities

    Lord Patten has spoken to London-based foreign correspondents about the Papal visit, which takes place from 16 to 19 September 2010.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister visits troops in Afghanistan

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has visited UK troops serving in Helmand province as part of a two-day visit to the region.

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

  • Wounded officer speaks on behalf of injured troops

    Two years ago his leg was shattered by a Taliban bullet. While recovering, Colonel David Richmond has been speaking out on behalf of all wounded soldiers. Report by Sharon Kean.

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

  • Countess honours volunteer Army medics for Afghanistan deployment

    Volunteer Scottish Army medics who have recently been deployed to Afghanistan treating wounded soldiers and civilians there were honoured by Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex yesterday for their important role in the…

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to Sri-Lanka

    Mr John Rankin has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Non-Resident British High Commissioner to the Republic of Maldives.

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

  • Nick Clegg hails transformation in Afghanistan

    The Deputy Prime Minister has hailed the “transformation of the military effort” in Afghanistan.

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

  • Army officer's Masters helps save money at Camp Bastion

    An Army Engineer has graduated from the University of Bath with a Masters degree with distinction in electrical power systems, having completed the final stages of his studies whilst deployed in Afghanistan.

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

  • British forces mentor the next Afghan military leaders

    The KMTC is where Afghan soldiers receive their basic training on enlistment. The training itself is run by ANA instructors under the advisement…

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

  • Nick Clegg hails transformation in Afghanistan

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has hailed the “transformation of the military effort” in Afghanistan.

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