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  • JMC agreement on 2012 Olympics consequential funding

    Agreement has been reached about funds set aside for regeneration and transport within the budget for the 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • Foreign Office spokesperson: The killing in Syria must stop

    In response to the surge in violence over the last two days, the Foreign Office urges Syrian government to end violence against civilians.

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

  • Prime Minister pays Christmas visit to troops in Afghanistan

    Prime Minister David Cameron has visited UK troops deployed to Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan to wish them a Merry Christmas.

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

  • MOD Chief Scientific Adviser receives prestigious US awards

    Professor Sir Mark Welland, Chief Scientific Adviser to the Ministry of Defence and Head of the Department's Nanoscience Centre, has been given two prestigious awards by the United States Department of Defence and the US…

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

  • Christmas message to Armed Forces

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has sent a Christmas and New Year message to Armed Forces personnel.

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

  • Top ten most popular Foreign Office podcasts of 2011

    From the Secret Intelligence Service to the "principality" of Sealand, FCO podcasts have covered a huge range of topics. Take a look at the most popular from the past year.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes adoption of a resolution on human rights situation in Syria

    Welcoming a resolution on the human rights situation, Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said that Syria desperately needs to listen to and respect the shared concerns of the international community.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Israeli announcement on settlements

    Foreign Secretary has condemned the announcement by the Israeli Government to publish tenders for 1,028 additional housing units in the settlements of Har Homa, Beitar Illit and Givat Ze'ev and of its plans to expand the…

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

  • New ministerial committee to uphold pledges to Armed Forces

    A new ministerial committee will ensure that the Government delivers promises made under the Armed Forces Covenant as part of a cross-Government effort to keep the interests of Service personnel at the heart of the Nation.

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

  • MOD invests in future combat air systems

    The four-year Future Combat Air System (FCAS) focused research contract aims to sustain and develop the UK’s critical technology and skills …

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

  • Armed Forces honoured at the Millies

    A star-studded line up of royalty, politicians and entertainers paid tribute to the courage, sacrifice, achievements and excellence of the UK's Armed Forces at the Sun Military Awards last night.

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

  • Reform of public service pensions

    The Treasury has today made announcements about the long term reform of public service pensions.

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

  • The Heads of Agreement document

    The Heads of Agreement document sets out the key elements of a new civil service pension scheme, to be introduced in 2015.

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  • PM visits troops in Afghanistan

    PM meets UK armed forces in pre-Christmas trip to Kandahar.

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

  • Foreign Secretary deeply concerned at clashes in Cairo

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that he is deeply concerned at the clashes in central Cairo.

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

  • Government publishes Afghanistan progress report

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during November 2011.

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

  • Tongans handover to new contingent in Camp Bastion

    A third contingent of Tonga Defence Services (TDS) has conducted a ceremonial handover to begin work alongside members of the RAF Police and the RAF Regiment to deliver force protection at Camp Bastion.

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

  • HMS Somerset in Tanzania for 50th anniversary of independence

    During the visit, the Type 23 Frigate hosted a number of Tanzanian dignitaries, and the ship’s company were welcomed as guests of this most …

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

  • Archbishop of York conducts special service for military families

    Yorkshire-based families of soldiers killed in action or seriously injured in Afghanistan have joined the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, at a special service of remembrance and thanksgiving.

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

  • Junglies receive Afghanistan medals

    122 members of the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) marched through London to Clarence House last week to receive their Afghanistan Campaign Medals.

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