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  • Minister calls for settlement decision to be rescinded

    Minister Alistair Burt has commented on the announcement of further settlement tenders to the south of East Jerusalem.

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

  • Black Rats' prepare to continue Afghanistan transition process

    Members of 4th Mechanized Brigade (4 Mech Bde) are finalising their training ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan this autumn as the UK's Task Force Helmand on Op HERRICK 17.

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

  • Sierra Leone: UK rapid response to tackle cholera

    The UK Government has activated its new rapid response network for the first time, to help two million people affected by the cholera outbreak in Sierra Leone.

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

  • DFID research: Research call - the Brazilian development model for Africa: evidence and lessons

    DFID is inviting applications for a new research programme which looks specifically at Brazilian development in relation to Africa.

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

  • 115/2012 - The Black Rats prepare for Afghan challenge as Minister confirms new protective vehicles

    Military personnel from 4th Mechanized Brigade today showcased their capability as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan. The Brigade will deploy on Operation HERRICK 17 in October for a six-month tour as the lead formation …

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

  • Jools Holland appointed 101 Engineer Regiment Honorary Colonel

    Musician Jools Holland has been made Honorary Colonel of 101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) [EOD].

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

  • Prime Minister's phone calls with Presidents Hollande and Obama

    Syria and the Eurozone were discussed.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns latest terrorist attack in Turkey

    "I was saddened to hear of the latest terrorist outrage in Gaziantep" said Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt in response to the attack on 20 August.

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

  • Progress on transition in Somalia

    "Convening a new federal national parliament gives the people of Somalia a stake in their political future for the first time in a generation." said Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt.

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

  • Prime Minister's statement on the death of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia

    "Our thoughts are with his family and with the nation of Ethiopia" said Prime Minister David Cameron today.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes report on Operation Atalanta

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has welcomed the House of Lords EU Committee for External Affairs report on EU Naval Force Operation Atalanta.

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

  • British soldiers impart medical knowledge to Afghan counterparts

    Personnel from the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) have been mentoring Afghan soldiers to improve their trauma care and first aid skills.

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

  • RAF Reaper team uncovers Afghan drugs haul

    An RAF team has uncovered a huge stash of drugs in a truck in Afghanistan using a Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS).

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

  • DFID research: Communicating the power of communication: two books on radio for development

    Radio remains one of the most powerful communication tools in the 21st century. Two new books look at its role in research communication.

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

  • DFID research: CDKN Innovation Fund call for proposals- Focus on Africa

    The Climate and Development Knowledge Network is currently calling for applications for round two of the CDKN Innovation Fund.

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

  • UK welcomes greater press freedom in Burma and Rakhine State investigation

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt described this as an important time in Burma's transition as it works towards the goal of free and independent media and the establishment of full democracy.

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

  • Statement on Heywood trial verdict

    A verdict was given today regarding the murder of British citizen Neil Heywood.

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

  • Afghanistan through the eyes of UK soldiers

    The second series of the Bafta-winning 'Our War' follows life on the front line in Afghanistan through remarkable films shot by the soldiers themselves.

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

  • Foreign Office condemns attack by Israeli settlers

    "We welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu’s condemnation of this serious incident and his stated commitment that the Israeli authorities will investigate it thoroughly”.

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

  • Guardsman Jamie Shadrake killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Guardsman Jamie Shadrake of the Reconnaissance Platoon, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 17 August 2012.

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