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  • Irish Guards take over Afghan Army mentoring role in Helmand

    The Irish Guards have taken over the responsibility of partnering an Afghan National Army (ANA) brigade from their colleagues in 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (1 SCOTS) this week.

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

  • Climate and Energy Security Envoy engages Canadian audience

    Rear Admiral Neil Morisetti speaks on why climate security matters in podcast with Canada's Carleton University.

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

  • Afghanistan-bound army drivers reach top gear at Leconfield

    Urgently-needed new facilities have been completed in Humberside in double-quick time to help provide vital training for military drivers heading out to the frontline in Afghanistan.

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

  • MOD Police Officer rewarded for work with female police in Helmand

    Deployed as a volunteer civilian in Afghanistan from November 2009 to March 2010, Constable Amanda Henderson was awarded the Queen’s Commendation…

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

  • Senior UK officer in Afghanistan completes tour

    Lieutenant General Sir Nick Parker, the most senior British officer in Afghanistan, has finished his year-long deployment as Deputy Commander of NATO and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan.

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

  • Royal Anglian Regiment memorial unveiled

    A memorial to honour the 78 soldiers from The Royal Anglian Regiment who have lost their lives since 1959 was unveiled earlier this month at the Imperial War Museum Duxford.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Yemen

    Mr Jonathan Wilks has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen.

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

  • Record-breaking counter-IED operator awarded George Medal

    A soldier credited with dealing with more improvised explosive devices than any other British operator in history has been awarded the George Medal for his bravery.

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

  • Akrotiri medical centre a 'step change' for healthcare

    Service families based at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus will soon be accessing medical and dental services in a newly-constructed integrated treatment facility.

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

  • General Richards visits HMS Albion

    The visit was part of General Richards’ Royal Navy briefing day to familiarise him with the role of the Royal Navy before he takes up his next…

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Italy

    Mr Christopher Prentice CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Italy.

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

  • Foreign Secretary 'deeply concerned' over Israeli settlement building

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on expiration of moratorium on new housing construction in Israeli settlements in West Bank.

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

  • Foreign Secretary addresses regional issues in meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman in New York on Monday.

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

  • Foreign Secretary supports UN efforts against terrorism, condemns ransom payments to terrorists

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech to the Security Council Briefing on Terrorism

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

  • RAF pilot honoured for saving colleagues after shot to the face

    Flt Lt Fortune was nominated for the award after showing courage under fire and great skill in handling a badly damaged Chinook helicopter during…

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

  • Brits and Estonians establish new Combined Force in northern Nad 'Ali

    The ‘Lions of England’, 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (2 LANCS), deployed to Afghanistan on 8 July 2010 from their base in …

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

  • Foreign Secretary renews call for extension of Israeli Government moratorium on settlement construction

    On the eve of the expected Israeli Government announcement on the moratorium, Foreign Secretary William Hague has renewed Britain’s call for its extension.

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

  • Friends of Yemen agree package of support with Government of Yemen

    Ministers of the Friends of Yemen met in New York on the 24th of September to build on international coordination since January 2010.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A snapshot of what has been happening this week at the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas.

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

  • UK welcomes new air service to Haneda

    New 'open skies' approach offers opportunity for air services to help further strengthen UK-Japan economic ties.

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