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  • Response to public comments on the Coalition Government’s approach on Foreign Affairs

    The Foreign Office has today published the following response to public comments on The Coalition: Our Programme for Government on Foreign Affairs.

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

  • Beating the IED threat in Helmand

    Men, machines, and most recently, animals, are working together to beat the biggest threat to troops in Afghanistan - improvised explosive devices (IEDs) laid by insurgents. Report by Sharon Kean.

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

  • RAF Merlin squadron reflects on Helmand deployment

    After several weeks providing support to troops on the ground in Helmand province, the Merlin helicopter crews from 28 (Army Cooperation) Squadron's B Flight, based at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, are coming home.

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

  • Royal Marine witnesses progress in Sangin

    Captain Adams is serving with 40 Commando Royal Marines in the Sangin district centre. He was last in the town in 2005 serving with the Mobile…

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

  • Airborne Forces celebrate 70th anniversary

    The open day featured most elements of 16 Air Assault Brigade including The Band of The Parachute Regiment and the Pipes and Drums of The Royal…

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to Nigeria

    Mr Andrew Lloyd MBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria

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

  • IN PICTURES: Firepower from the skies over Helmand

    Lance Corporal 'Gaz' Lovett, an aviation crewman on a new Lynx Mark 9A helicopter, tells of his experiences as he provides firepower from the skies in Afghanistan to support troops on the ground.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on EU Sanctions on Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a statement following the decision to place sanctions on Iran

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

  • EU announces unprecedented sanctions against Iran

    At the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels today, the EU announced an unprecedented package of sanctions in response to concerns about the Iranian nuclear programme.

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

  • Driving solutions in Somalia

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham supports the increase in the number of troops in Amisom and explains why we must not force a solution on Somalia.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 26 July 2010

    Briefing by the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Policing White Paper, Afghanistan leaks, MPs' pensions and the Prime Minister's holiday.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at news from the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Prince Charles honours Army helicopter pilots

    Army helicopter pilots, ground crew and technicians who have served in Afghanistan were presented with campaign medals by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales yesterday.

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

  • Royal Marine survives Taliban bullet

    Marine Jason Nash was on duty in Helmand province when he was shot by insurgents in April 2010. But thanks to body armour doing its job, the…

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Kosovo ruling

    The International Court of Justice's Advisory Opinion on Kosovo concludes that Kosovo's declaration of independence did not break international law.

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

  • "Role of British Forces crucial" in Afghanistan

    The Foreign Secretary was interviewed by British Forces Broadcast Service (BFBS) about the role of British troops in Afghanistan.

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

  • RAF reservists help defend Kandahar Airfield

    Two RAF reservists have been helping co-ordinate a battle group sized operation to defend the giant coalition air base at Kandahar in Afghanistan

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

  • Army chaplain brings comfort to the front line

    Reverend Abeledo, aged 51, is spending six months working as Task Force Helmand senior chaplain, where all his skills as a minister will be …

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

  • Lord Howell meets Zimbabwean Deputy Prime Minister

    FCO Minister discusses reform and the economy with Professor Arthur Mutambara, Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe.

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

  • Prime Minister promotes trade in New York

    The PM discussed trade and investment opportunities in the UK with senior business leaders during a visit to New York City.

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