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  • Armed Forces Minister visits families of soldiers in Helmand

    The importance of looking after the families of soldiers serving on operations was the focus of a recent visit to Colchester Garrison by the Minister for the Armed Forces Nick Harvey.

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

  • HMS Campbeltown leaves affiliated town for final time

    The Royal Navy frigate HMS Campbeltown has marked her final sailing from her affiliated town of Campbeltown with an eleven-gun salute, prior to her decommissioning later this year.

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

  • Signallers supported at Swindon Town

    Soldiers and their families received a standing ovation from thousands of football fans in Swindon at the weekend.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 15 March 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Japan, Libya and Civil Service.

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

  • Civil Contingencies Act enhancement programme: phase 2 consultation on revised chapters of emergency preparedness

    As part of the Civil Contingencies Act enhancement programme, we are revising further chapters of the emergency preparedness guidance.

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

  • Foreign Office extremely concerned by Israel’s decision on settlements

    FCO spokesperson comments on the Government of Israel’s decision to approve 400 new housing units in settlements in the West Bank.

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

  • "Britain will remain at the forefront of Europe in leading the response to this crisis"

    Prime Minister David Cameron has updated parliament on the special European Council on 11 March which focussed on Libya and the Middle East.

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

  • Royal Irish Regiment mounts its largest air assault since 1945

    1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment (1 R IRISH) has conducted a huge air assault operation in Helmand province, overwhelming an insurgent safe haven and leaving the enemy unable to respond.

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

  • HQ staff in Helmand run half-marathon for charity

    Service personnel based at Headquarters Task Force Helmand (HQ TFH) in Lashkar Gah have taken part in a half-marathon relay race around their small base.

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

  • Dr Fox thanks Malta for assistance with Libya evacuations

    Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox has paid tribute to the Maltese Government and its people for their assistance in evacuating stranded British citizens and foreign nationals from Libya.

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

  • The nuclear situation in Japan: statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    “We take this incident extremely seriously even though there is no reason to expect a similar scale of seismic activity in the UK. I have called…

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

  • PM updates Parliament on Libya and Middle East

    Prime Minister David Cameron has updated the House of Commons on Friday's special European Council meeting on Libya and the Middle East.

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

  • Statement from the PM on Japan and the Middle East

    Prime Minister David Cameron gave a statement on Japan and the Middle East in the House of Commons on 14 March 2011.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 14 March 2011

    from the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Libya, Japan and the Health Bill.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 14 March 2011

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Libya.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Itamar murders

    Last night, five members of a Jewish family, including a baby, were found stabbed to death in the Itamar settlement near Nablus on the Northern West Bank.

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

  • Foreign Secretary deeply concerned by ongoing violence in Yemen

    The Foreign Secretary described the violence used against protesters in Sana’a and elsewhere in Yemen as unacceptable.

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

  • Arab League Resolution on Libya

    In response to the Arab League resolution calling for a no fly zone over Libya, a spokesperson for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said:

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

  • David Lidington visit to Denmark

    Minister for Europe David Lidington visited Copenhagen on 10 March to strengthen co-operation between the UK and Denmark

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

  • Prime Minister attends European Council on Libya

    Prime Minister David Cameron attended an emergency European Council in Brussels to discuss the EU response to events in Libya.

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