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  • Plymouth welcomes home commandos from Afghanistan

    More than one thousand Royal Marines, Sappers and Gunners from 3 Commando Brigade paraded through Plymouth on Friday to mark their return from a successful six-month tour in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Remembrance 2011

    Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday have been marked this year by HM Forces in Afghanistan, on board Royal Navy ships, in Army barracks and at RAF stations across the UK and around the world.

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

  • Misleading media reports on Army redundancies and structure

    There have been various misleading and inaccurate media reports this weekend speculating on the future number of soldiers and the future structure of the British Army.

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

  • David Cameron article in 'The Daily Telegraph' on coasting schools

    David Cameron writing in the 'Daily Telegraph': "New league tables will smash the complacency present in much of the education system."

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

  • Prime Minister's speech at the Lord Mayor's Banquet

    The Prime Minister made a speech entitled 'Foreign Policy in the National Interest' at the Lord Mayor's Banquet 2011.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 14 November 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Lord Mayor's banquet speech, eurozone, fuel prices and Sure Start centres.

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

  • Remembrance Day Message from Catherine Royle, British Charge d’Affaires

    “People in Britain and across the Commonwealth have gathered throughout the weekend to commemorate the sacrifices made by our armed forces in past conflicts. And to honour those who have fallen in the ongoing campaign in Afg…

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

  • Minister for Middle East condemns on-going violence in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has issued a statement following attacks on diplomatic missions in Damscus and Latakia last night

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

  • Troops in Afghanistan lead Remembrance Sunday ceremonies

    Hundreds of British Service personnel in Afghanistan marked Remembrance Sunday this morning while Her Majesty The Queen led veterans, serving personnel and members of the public in marking the day in London.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister pays tribute to fallen servicemen and women

    Nick Clegg: "Our service personnel follow in the footsteps of great men and women and they are a credit to their memory."

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on the Arab League measures against Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes the strong stance taken by the Arab League in suspending Syria from Arab League activity

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets King Abdullah of Jordan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh on 10 November.

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

  • Lest we forget

    Armed Forces personnel who have been killed while serving their country since the First World War have been remembered today at ceremonies across the UK as well as in Afghanistan and across the world.

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

  • Soldier gets second chance on X Factor

    Private Kerr has a unique opportunity to win The X Factor after unexpectedly being thrown a lifeline this week. Private Kerr was one of four…

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

  • Hammond visits troops in Afghanistan

    This was Mr Hammond’s first chance to see for himself the reality of what it is like for troops deployed on Op HERRICK. Speaking to the media…

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

  • Army's unmanned air system regiment marks nine years of operations

    Hundreds of people lined the streets of Salisbury in Wiltshire yesterday to cheer and applaud soldiers from 32 Regiment Royal Artillery (32 Regt RA) as they marched through the city.

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

  • HMS Mersey rescues sailor from yacht blaze

    The alertness and keen eye of a sailor on the bridge of HMS Mersey helped save the life of a Dutch yachtsman after fire ravaged his boat off the Norfolk coast this week.

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

  • Duke of Cambridge to deploy to Falklands

    Flight Lieutenant Wales, currently serving as a Search and Rescue co-pilot with 22 Squadron based at RAF Valley in Wales, will be deployed to…

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

  • Adaptability 'crucial component' of future infantry equipment

    In a speech to the Modern Infantry Conference and Exhibition at Bisley in Surrey, Mr Luff said the quest for the right mix of mobility, protection…

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

  • First tranche of Army unit moves confirmed

    As part of the first tranche of Army unit moves confirmed by the MOD today as part of the Defence Rebasing Programme, 1,800 troops based in Germany will from January 2012 be brought back to the UK.

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