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  • Ireland: "a close and trusted partner"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague called Ireland a "close and trusted partner, with whom we will continue to work closely in the coming years to achieve a strong and sustainable recovery".

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

  • Tankies return home from Afghanistan

    The final squadron from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) returned to its base in Tidworth, Wiltshire, this week after a successful six-month tour of Afghanistan.

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

  • 400 UK personnel to leave Afghanistan by New Year

    Prime Minister David Cameron informed the House of Commons Liaison Committee yesterday that around 400 UK military personnel had already, or would early in the New Year, leave Afghanistan.

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

  • Dr Mike Weightman's interim report, 'Japanese earthquake and tsunami: Implications for the UK nuclear industry': Written Ministerial Statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP - 18 May 2011

    Today I have laid before the House the Chief Nuclear Inspector’s interim report on the events at Japan’s Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear site in …

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at CBI annual dinner

    The full text of the Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at the CBI Annual Dinner on 18 May, 2011.

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

  • Nick Clegg urges resolve in cutting debt

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said there must be “no blinking” on the government’s programme of deficit reduction.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon For 18 May 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Ken Clarke, Chris Huhne and David Laws.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 18 May 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Ken Clarke, Chris Huhne, David Laws.

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

  • Government publishes Afghanistan progress report April 2011

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

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

  • RAF and Navy strike targets in Tripoli

    Missiles fired by the Royal Navy and RAF struck targets in Libya's capital Tripoli last night that are closely involved in the repression of the Libyan people by Colonel Gaddafi's regime.

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

  • Hague: insurgent activity in Helmand low

    Mr Hague reported on progress in Afghanistan during April in Parliament today, Tuesday 17 May 2011. In a written statement to Parliament the…

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

  • Navy minehunter heads for the Gulf

    Royal Navy minehunter HMS Quorn left her Portsmouth home on Sunday for the Middle East where she will spend three years on security patrols.

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

  • Yorkshire town celebrates RAF personnel's return from Afghanistan

    Nearly 3,000 people lined the streets of a North Yorkshire market town last week to welcome home from Afghanistan officers and airmen from RAF Leeming.

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

  • Proposals for a reformed House of Lords published

    Comprehensive proposals for a smaller, reformed House of Lords, to which members are elected, have been published today.

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

  • Proposals for a reformed House of Lords published

    Comprehensive proposals for a smaller, reformed House of Lords, to which members are elected, are published today by the government.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's reaction to International Criminal Court arrest warrants

    The Foreign Secretary welcomes announcement that Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo will apply for arrest warrants for Colonel Muammar Qadhafi, Saif al Islam al Qadhafi and Abdullah Senussi.

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

  • UK Parliament debates Middle East and North Africa

    Foreign Secretary William Hague took part in a debate on the Middle East and North Africa in the House of Commons on Monday afternoon.

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

  • Canterbury celebrates soldiers' return from Afghanistan

    The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), received a jubilant reception as they marched through Canterbury last week, having recently returned from Afghanistan.

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

  • Armed Forces Covenant published for first time

    The Government has published the tri-Service Armed Forces Covenant for the first time today and announced that, with an amendment to the Armed Forces Bill, its principles will be enshrined in law.

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

  • Soldier presents cup at FA final

    A British soldier presented the FA Cup to winners Manchester City after Saturday's final, having being selected as the FA's guest of honour for his inspirational leadership and selfless bravery in Afghanistan.

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