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  • 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

  • British Embassy welcomes the progress made by Iraq's Army

    Today is Iraq’s national Army Day, the 90th annual celebration of the founding of the Iraqi Army on 6 January 1921.

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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 the work of 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

  • UK support to the Southern Sudan Referendum

    The UK has announced further support for a rapid response fund in reaction to the fragile humanitarian situation in Sudan. This includes safe water, emergency healthcare and blankets.

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

  • Army officer teaches Afghan soldiers English

    An Army education officer or 'schoolie', deployed to Afghanistan to teach British forces, is using her spare time to run special lessons for Afghan troops too.

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

  • Officer takes a bite in Helmand for charity

    A novel fundraising idea saw a British officer start his New Year running from the jaws of a deadly attack dog at Camp Bastion in southern Helmand province.

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

  • 2,000th Helmand police officer graduates

    A major milestone has been reached in the ongoing process of transferring security from British to Afghan forces in Helmand with the graduation of the 2,000th recruit from the province's police officer training college.

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

  • Royal Marines' newest unit on parade

    The Royal Marines' newest commando unit was officially named at a ceremony held late last year which was attended by the professional head of the Royal Marines.

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

  • British troops save Helmand teenager

    Just before Christmas British troops based in Afghanistan's Helmand province saved the life of a local boy, injured in an accident.

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

  • Foreign Secretary "appalled" by the assassination of Governor of Punjab

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the UK will continue to work closely with the leaders of Pakistan to try to bring about a more stable, democratic future for Pakistan.

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