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  • Royal Signals help rebuild schools in Kabul

    After three decades of war and violence, the quality of life for inhabitants in parts of Kabul is slowly improving thanks in part to the efforts of a small group of British soldiers based in the capital. Report by Captain Ma…

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

  • MSSG awarded for humanitarian work in Afghanistan

    The tri-Service Military Stabilisation Support Group (MSSG) has been awarded the prestigious Firmin Sword of Peace in recognition of the unit's humanitarian work in Afghanistan.

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

  • RAF trains Tongan troops for Afghanistan

    The first contingent of troops from the Tonga Defence Services who will soon join the RAF Regiment in Afghanistan are reaching the end of intensive pre-deployment training at RAF Honington in Suffolk.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister's Questions: 30 November 2010

    Tuition fees and electorial register accuracy were on the agenda at this month's Deputy Prime Minister's Questions.

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

  • Airborne operation sees end of Taliban influence in Helmand village

    British soldiers and their partners in the Afghan National Police have re-established government control in an area of Helmand province previously under heavy Taliban influence following an operation which began with a helic…

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

  • RAF Tornados demonstrate their capabilities

    Since October last year, RAF Tornado GR4 squadrons have been flying over the landscape of Afghanistan providing support to troops on the ground. But it is not just awesome firepower that these fast jets can deliver.

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

  • Tank Regiment remembers past victories while in Helmand

    Members of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) have taken a short break from operations in Afghanistan to celebrate their main battle honour - Cambrai, and the first use of tanks en masse.

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

  • MOD completes review into women in close combat roles

    The Ministry of Defence review into the policy that excludes female members of the Armed Forces is to remain unchanged.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 29 November 2010

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: wikileaks, Europe bailout and tuition fees.

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

  • Review into the Central Office of Information announced

    Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude has announced a review of the Central Office of Information (COI) and the coordination of cross-department marketing and communications.

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

  • "It is in the national interest of the UK to be a member of the European Union"

    Minister for Europe David Lidington talked about the importance of the EU Bill for safeguarding Parliamentary sovereignty in a speech to the UK Association for European Law on 25 November.

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

  • Australian and British forces compete for 'Afghan Ashes'

    Emulating their cricketing heroes in the real Ashes in Australia, British and Australian soldiers fight over the 'Afghan Ashes' in Helmand.

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

  • Public urged to keep postal system clear for families sending Christmas post to Afghanistan

    With just one week left for families to send Christmas cards and presents to their loved ones in Afghanistan, members of the general public are once again being urged to donate to charities and keep the postal system clear.

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

  • Medics honoured at military and civilian health awards

    The Military Operational Surgical Training (MOST) course - a collaboration between the Academic Department of Military Surgery and Trauma (…

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

  • Review of Reserve Forces gets underway

    The Prime Minister commissioned the six-month review of the Reserve Forces, to be known as Future Reserves 2020 (FR20), as part of the Strategic…

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

  • X Factor contestants honour British Service personnel

    Contestants on the X Factor TV programme have released a charity single to promote awareness of and raise money for injured Service personnel, some of whom they met at Headley Court last week. Report by Leigh Hamilton.

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

  • Government to seek experts' views on public service reform

    The government has invited experts, public service managers and providers of public services to submit their ideas for public sector reform.

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

  • Government to seek experts’ views on public service reform

    Government today invited experts, public service managers and providers of public services to submit their ideas for public service reform.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 26 November 2010

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: ofgem, Frances Lawrence, wikileaks, tuition fees and misc.

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

  • Fire Kills campaign calls on Big Society to join the fire safety movement

    The award-winning Fire Kills campaign will be back on the airwaves this weekend. The relaunch of the radio adverts hails the beginning of a …

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