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  • British Sergeants honoured for work with Estonians in Helmand

    Two British Sergeants who served closely with the Estonian Company in northern Nad 'Ali, Helmand province, for six months have been awarded with the Estonian Army Silver Cross of Merit.

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

  • Royal Irish open boxing club for Afghan kids

    Afghan children in Helmand's Nad 'Ali district have been flocking in their droves to a boxing club opened by Shropshire-based soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment.

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

  • Prince Harry joins wounded soldiers in Pole trek

    Prince Harry is joining four wounded servicemen today at the start of their attempt to trek 200 miles (322km) to the North Pole from Longyearbyen in the north of Norway.

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

  • New politics at home, new partnerships abroad

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has addressed the Mexican Senate, the first senior British politician ever to be afforded the honour.

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

  • PM's speech at London Conference on Libya

    Prime Minister David Cameron opening remarks at the London Conference on Libya on Tuesday, 29 March 2011.

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

  • PM urges "new beginning" for Libya

    Prime Minister David Cameron has urged the international community to deliver a "new beginning" for the Libyan people.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 29 March 2011

    from the Prime Minister's spokesperson on Libya and miscellaneous.

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

  • Foreign Office launches Arab Partnership fund

    The £5million fund to support political and economic development in the Middle East and North Africa was opened today for bidding.

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

  • UK hosts conference on Libya

    The UK will host the London Conference on Libya to discuss the situation in Libya with allies and partners on 29 March.

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

  • Prime Minister on the outcomes of European Council

    Prime Minister David Cameron has updated Parliament on the outcomes of the European Council on 25 March, which focussed on the situation in Libya, the European economy and Japan.

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

  • Libya: Joint statement by UK Prime Minister and French President

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Nicolas Sarkozy have issued a statement on the situation in Libya ahead of the London Conference on Libya on 29 March.

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

  • Heroism in Afghanistan from all three Services recognised

    The commitment and heroism displayed by members of our Armed Forces in Afghanistan last year was recognised in the Operational Honours List published last Friday.

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

  • Dr Fox - operations in Libya are about protecting civilians

    Speaking about events in Libya this weekend, British Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox said that as long as the regime's forces are targeting civilians the international coalition will act against them.

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

  • RAF strikes further targets in Libya

    Over the weekend RAF Tornado GR4s continued missions over Libya, hitting targets including tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery pieces near Ajdabiya and Misurata, and ammunition bunkers in the southern Libyan desert.

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

  • 3D technology helps helicopters land on sand

    The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and industry partners have showcased new technology that helps helicopter pilots land more safely in sandy and dusty environments such as those found in Afghanistan.

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

  • Irish Guards continue to drive out insurgents

    Soldiers of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards have further stamped their authority on an insurgent-occupied area of Helmand's Nahr-e Saraj district, after defying enemy fighters to launch a confident reconnaissance mission.

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

  • Moore visit troops in Helmand

    Secretary of State visits Scottish servicemen and women in Afghanistan

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

  • Francis Maude visits Sunderland Homecare: a model for Big Society public services

    Francis Maude has visited Sunderland Homecare, an employee-owned social enterprise.

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

  • London Conference on Libya

    Tomorrow the UK will host the London Conference on Libya to discuss the latest situation with our allies and partners.

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

  • Statement on Libya/European Council

    Prime Minister David Cameron has delivered a statement to the House on Libya and last week's European Council.

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