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  • Strengthening the UK's ties with the Gulf and the Middle East

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt visited Qatar this week as part of the Government's continued efforts to build relations with countries in the Middle East.

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

  • UK troops support Afghan Police operation

    British-trained policemen in Afghanistan's Helmand province have extended their influence to a new area and detained five suspected poppy farmers in a joint operation with British troops.

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

  • Dr Fox meets his French counterpart

    Ongoing co-operation following the UK-France Summit and the mission in Afghanistan were top of the agenda during British Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox's visit to Paris today.

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

  • UK military help Helmand youngsters back to school

    Investment from the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and the Military Stabilisation Support Team (MSST) has seen a school in Nad 'Ali fully restored, with 600 pupils now being taught there every day.

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

  • Injured soldiers chosen for North Pole expedition

    Four soldiers, severely injured during operations in Afghanistan, have been chosen as the 'Walking With The Wounded' team that will journey, unaided, to the geographical North Pole in April this year.

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

  • Future Defence kit showcased

    Technologies which could deliver benefits to the front line of the future were shown off today by Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) who have received MOD research contracts.

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

  • PM welcomes French Prime Minister to Number 10

    Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed French Prime Minister Francois Fillon to Number 10.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 13 January 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Eurozone, bankers' bonuses, inflation, Alternative Vote and miscellaneous.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 13 January 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: President Van Rompuy, Fuel, Alternative Vote.

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

  • Public Data Corporation to free up public data and drive innovation

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude and Business Minister Edward Davey have outlined plans for a new Public Data Corporation.

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

  • British-trained Afghan Police show increasing ability

    British-trained Afghan National Police (ANP) in Helmand province are becoming increasingly independent and professional, according to senior UK military and civilian officials speaking in London.

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

  • Busy week for Royal Navy Search and Rescue crews

    The Royal Navy duty Search and Rescue crews from HMS Gannet at Prestwick in Ayrshire have just completed a run of seven call-outs in eight days.

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

  • RAF officers prepare for North Pole expedition

    Two members of the RAF Regiment are currently preparing for an expedition that will see them ski, walk, swim and paddle their way unsupported across pack ice to the geographic North Pole.

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

  • Driving the Mastiff in Helmand

    In the past week soldiers from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment have used their Mastiff vehicles to escort veterinary teams and engineers around the dangerous Loy Adera region of Helmand province to assist the Afghan Government i…

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

  • Keeping the Apache ready to take on the Taliban

    Behind every battle-winning Apache in Afghanistan is a team of unsung heroes working tirelessly to ensure the British Army's gunship is fully serviced, fuelled and fitted with the fire power to take on the Taliban.

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

  • Postal Services Bill completes passage through Commons

    This is the first time that legislation to enable Royal Mail to benefit from private capital has been approved by MPs. Business Secretary Vince…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 12 January 2011

    from the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: European Presidency, strike laws, search and rescue, Eric Illsley and bankers' bonuses

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 12 January 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: control orders, bankers' bonuses.

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

  • Neighbours from hell face swifter eviction

    Neighbours from hell who cause misery and fear for their fellow tenants could face swifter eviction, under radical plans outlined today by Housing…

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

  • House of Commons to debate EU Bill

    The EU Bill will be examined in detail by Parliamentarians today in the House of Commons.

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