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  • Cavalry soldiers protect engineers building new Helmand road

    Cavalry soldiers from The Royal Dragoon Guards have been protecting British engineers and Afghan contractors as, over recent weeks, they have come under daily attacks while building a new road in Helmand.

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

  • Royal College of Defence Studies course

    Speech delivered by Sir Nick Harvey, Minister for the Armed Forces.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister on violence in Mitrovica

    Foreign Office Minister for Europe David Lidington has made a statement following violence in Mitrovica on 11 September.

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

  • UK personnel to deploy to Afghanistan with HQ Allied Rapid Reaction Corps

    The deployment of British personnel to Afghanistan as part of NATO's Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (HQ ARRC) from January 2011 to January 2012 has been endorsed by the Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam F…

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

  • Sir Jock Stirrup praises troops in Afghanistan

    Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup has praised the UK's Armed Forces for their progress in Afghanistan during his last visit to theatre before he steps down as Chief of the Defence Staff.

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

  • 16 Air Assault Brigade pre-deployment church service

    Colchester-based elements of 16 Air Assault Brigade, due to deploy to Afghanistan in the coming weeks, have taken part in a pre-deployment church service.

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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 our embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on UN General Assembly Resolution on ICJ Advisory Opinion on Kosovo

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the adoption by consensus in the UN General Assembly of a resolution on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Opinion on Kosovo.

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

  • New Land Forces HQ fully operational

    The new headquarters for the British Army's Land Forces in Andover has been officially declared fully operational by Minister for the Armed Forces, Nick Harvey, and the Commander-in-Chief Land Forces, General Sir Peter W…

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

  • RN divers swap wetsuits for body armour in Afghanistan

    It's a long way from the murky waters of the Defence Diving School at Horsea Island, but four Royal Navy mine clearance divers have, for the past six months, swapped the sea for the hot, dusty surrounds of Helmand.

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

  • Joint Support Chain Services wins at the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Awards 2010

    A MOD team has won 'Best People Development Initiative' at the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Awards.

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

  • Eid Mubarak from the Foreign Secretary

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague sent Eid-Ul-Fitr greetings to Muslim communities during a special video message.

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

  • Foreign Office re-launches podcasts

    From today users will be able to download four new podcasts launched by the Foreign Office: History, History Enhanced, Arabic and Farsi.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on burning of the Qur'an

    In reference to the proposed burning of the Qur'an, the Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a statement.

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

  • RAF nurse flies with lifesaving team in Afghanistan

    Saving lives is in the blood of Flight Lieutenant Vanessa Miles, presently working with the RAF Medical Emergency Response Team on operations in Afghanistan.

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

  • British forces help establish ambulance service for Lashkar Gah

    In co-operation with Helmand’s Director of Health and the Provincial Reconstruction Team, the Joint Force Medical Group in Helmand province …

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Rosh Hashanah message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Jewish New Year is time to look forward as it opens with direct peace talks

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

  • New Special Representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan

    Karen Pierce, Foreign Office Director of South Asia and Afghanistan takes on the role of Special Representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan with effect from today.

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

  • Life in a busy press office in Kosovo

    The Stabilisation Unit's Nick Hawton describes a career change which saw him go from BBC foreign correspondent to deputy head of the EULEX Press Office in Kosovo.

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

  • Army Foundation College prepares future force

    The Army Foundation College at Harrogate is building on its success to help train the leaders of the future. Report by Joe Clapson.

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