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  • Defence Secretary responds to e-mail error

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has spoken of his 'fury' that 38 soldiers learned by e-mail that their contracts on the long-service list would not be renewed.

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

  • Big Society: opening up Parliament to the people

    The coalition government has launched the first stage of plans to give the public the right to comment on every aspect of new legislation.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 15 February 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Prime Minister's meeting with Russian Foreign Secretary Lavrov, AV Bill, MoD email sackings, Inflation and Larry the cat

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

  • 2011/02/14 - Quarterly Statement on Afghanistan

    Speech delivered by Secretary of State for Defence to the House of Commons on Monday 14 February 2011.

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

  • "The UK will be an active and distinctive voice in the Middle East"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague made a statement to Parliament on recent developments in the Middle East and North Africa.

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

  • New lightweight ration packs hit the front line

    New lightweight ration packs which feature easy to carry new menus that can be eaten quickly whilst on patrol have arrived on the front line in Afghanistan.

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

  • Defence Minister and Air Chief visit Afghanistan

    The Minister for International Security Strategy, Gerald Howarth, and Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, Chief of the Air Staff, have visited Afghanistan to talk with British forces personnel.

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

  • Theo the superhero dog

    Theo, a Springer spaniel cross who holds the record for finding the most improvised explosive devices and weapons in Afghanistan, has had his tour extended due to his amazing success.

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

  • Minister for Europe promotes EU enlargement

    Minister for Europe David Lidington visited Austria to promote EU enlargement saying “opportunities lie not in a European Union that is standing still”.

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

  • Hundreds to wed on 14 Feb

    Around 800 romantic couples are expected to tie the knot in England and Wales this Valentine's Day.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 14 February 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: cyber security, Egypt and the AV Bill

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

  • Foreign Office Minister discusses situation in Egypt

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt talked about the latest developments in an interview with BBC Radio 4.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses hopes for "true, open democracy in Egypt"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken today about the situation in Egypt and the wider Middle East and the need for stability following the resignation of President Mubarak.

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

  • 2011/02/11 - Army Recovery Capability

    Speech delivered by Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans at the Colchester Personnel Recovery Centre, Colchester Garrison on Friday 11 February 2011.

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

  • Minister for Europe discusses Cyprus with The Elders

    Minister for Europe David Lidington met Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Dr Gro Brundtland from The Elders at the Sofitel St James Hotel, London on 10 February.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for restraint in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that "it's very important that the security authorities, the Government respect the right to peaceful protest".

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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

  • Prime Minister & Foreign Secretary comment on the recent developments in Egypt

    Prime Minister David Cameron says, "those who now run Egypt have a duty to reflect the wishes of the Egyptian people".

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

  • Army builds new recovery centre for injured soldiers

    The Army started building work on a new residential recovery centre to help injured soldiers today, Friday 11 February 2011.

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

  • Prince William appointed Colonel of the Irish Guards

    Her Majesty The Queen has given her formal approval to the appointment of His Royal Highness Prince William as Colonel of the Irish Guards.

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