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  • Prime Minister and President Obama article: an essential relationship

    President Barack Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron have written a joint article for the Times at the start of the US State Visit to the UK.

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

  • Rosemary Nelson Inquiry report

    The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland's statement on the report into the death of Rosemary Nelson.

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

  • President Obama speaks ahead of State Visit

    President of the United States Barack Obama gave an interview ahead of his State Visit to the UK from 24-26 May.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns military attacks in Sudan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemned the attacks in Sudan and called on all sides to cease hostilities immediately.

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

  • Statement on situation in Yemen

    Following reports that international diplomats are being held in the UAE Embassy in Sana'a by armed loyalists a Foreign Office spokesperson said:

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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 Office Minister: Settlement activity should stop

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt comments following Israel's announcement that 1500 additional settlements will be built in East Jerusalem.

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

  • Head of UK's Armed Forces visits troops in Helmand

    General Richards met with the Commander of Task Force Helmand (TFH), Brigadier Ed Davis, at TFH Headquarters in Lashkar Gah. He then travelled…

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

  • Housing for troops is a Government priority

    Members of the Armed Forces will from now on be given top priority for housing help Housing Minister Grant Shapps has said today, Friday 20 May 2011.

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

  • UK and Afghan forces compete in Helmand volleyball tournament

    British and Afghan soldiers have taken part in a volleyball tournament in Helmand province to get to know each other better and enjoy time off from the rigours of patrolling.

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

  • RAF strikes Gaddafi's Navy

    RAF jets participated in a major NATO strike against Colonel Gaddafi's Navy as part of the NATO-led Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR

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

  • Interim chair appointed to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority

    Lieutenant General Sir Philip Trousdell KBE CB has been appointed as interim Chair of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority to take over from Sir…

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

  • New Executive Director of Digital appointed

    Mike Bracken has been appointed as the Government’s new Executive Director of Digital.

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

  • 2011/05/19 - Strong Economy, Strong Defence, Strategic Reach: Protecting National Security in the 21st Century

    Speech delivered by Secretary of State for Defence at Chatham House, London on Thursday 19 May 2011.

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

  • "The UK will stand alongside the US in supporting those in the region"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes President Obama’s speech on the Middle East.

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

  • Ministers to discuss EU issues in Brussels

    UK Foreign, Defence and Development Ministers will discuss the Middle East, EU accession and development issues during the Foreign & General Affairs Councils on 23-24 May.

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

  • Dr Fox - tackling the public finances is an issue of national security

    Dr Fox expressed these views during a speech entitled ‘Strong Economy, Strong Defence, Strategic Reach: Protecting National Security in the …

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

  • HMS Daring fires Sea Viper for first time

    The Royal Navy's flagship Type 45 destroyer, HMS Daring, has successfully fired her groundbreaking new air defence missile system for the first time.

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

  • A spin cycle that is saving lives in Helmand

    Two Roll Over Drills Egress Trainers (RODETs), armoured hulls kitted out just like a real vehicle that can be completely rotated, are teaching troops in Camp Bastion how to escape from their vehicles if they roll over on dif…

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

  • Bomb disposal specialist wins hero award

    Royal Logistic Corps Ammunition Technical Warrant Officer Class 2 Iain Martin defused 12 IEDs ranging in size from five to 15kg which were targeted…

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