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  • Government announces public release date for the first batch of Colonial administration files

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has announced to Parliament the date for the release of the first batch of colonial administration files held by the Foreign Office.

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

  • New Industrial Engagement Policy with overseas-based suppliers launched

    Overseas-based suppliers are being encouraged by Peter Luff, the Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, to invest in the UK's defence and security sector.

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

  • RAF officer in training for Olympic place

    Flying Officer Andy Hadfield was only 15 years old when his schoolmate Chris introduced him to canoeing back in his native Worksop in Nottinghamshire…

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

  • £350m upgrade for HMS Vengeance

    The future of 2,000 British jobs will be secured by the signing of a multi-million pound deal to upgrade one of the Royal Navy's nuclear deterrent submarines.

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

  • Para reservists mark Freedom of Liverpool

    4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment (4 PARA) received the Freedom of Liverpool on Saturday, 24 March.

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

  • Army Apache crew members honoured for actions over Libya

    Members of the team that controlled and flew Army Apache helicopters during Operation ELLAMY over Libya have been honoured for their actions.

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

  • Elgin platform incident

    Following a report of a well control problem at 12.15hrs on 25 March on the Elgin Well Head Platform and Rowan Viking Drilling Rig, the operator…

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

  • Theresa May: David Anderson's report on the operation in 2011 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005

    This written ministerial statement on control orders in 2011 was laid in the House of Commons on 26 March 2012 by Theresa May, and in the House…

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

  • Terrorism prevention and investigation measures: 15 December 2011 to 29 February 2012

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 26 March 2012 by Theresa May and in the House of Lords by Lord Henley

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

  • Press briefing: morning 26 March 2012

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on party funding, Afghanistan and airport strategy and the Al-Meghrahi inquiry.

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

  • Francis Maude statement on the award of Public Services Network Connectivity Framework Agreements

    12 companies have been named as suppliers on the Public Services Network (PSN) Connectivity Framework.

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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

  • Foreign Secretary highlights progress made in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has published a progress report in Parliament of the key developments in Afghanistan during February.

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

  • Heroic deeds on operations honoured

    Members of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force have received some of the highest awards for gallantry in today's Operational Honours and Awards List.

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

  • Operational Honours and Awards List: 23 March 2012

    A total of 131 members of the Armed Forces have received honours and awards in the Operational Honours List dated today, 23 March 2012.

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

  • Prince and King visit HMS Liverpool

    The Type 42 destroyer is being decommissioned after 30 years in the Royal Navy and will be sailing into Portsmouth for the final time on Monday…

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

  • 100 days till Armed Forces Day

    This year's Armed Forces Day, to be held on Saturday 30 June, is now only 100 days away.

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

  • RAF Tornados hit Taliban bombers

    RAF Tornado crews have recently launched strikes against Taliban bombers.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes tough EU sanctions on Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after a new round of EU sanctions on Iran were agreed by Foreign Ministers in Brussels.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East welcomes UN steps to ensure accountability in Syria

    The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva has today adopted a resolution which further condemns the appalling human rights violations in Syria.

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