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  • Outgoing Governor of Helmand thanks British forces

    The outgoing Governor of Helmand province, Gulab Mangal, has thanked International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) for their service and sacrifices in Afghanistan during his four years in office.

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

  • PM meets President Hadi of Yemen

    The two leaders agreed that the UK and Yemen would continue to work closely together to tackle the threat of terrorism in Yemen.

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

  • Sergeant Jonathan Eric Kups dies in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Jonathan Eric Kups, from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, died at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, on Friday…

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

  • Meet the Foreign Secretary

    The Foreign Secretary has selected five of his twitter followers to meet him for a discussion about foreign policy at the Foreign Office.

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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

  • Foreign Office Minister pays tribute to outgoing Governor of Helmand Province

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi has paid tribute to the efforts of the outgoing Governor of Helmand Province Mohammad Gulab Mangal.

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

  • Foreign Secretary Message for Peace Day

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has recorded a message in support of International Peace Day on 21 September.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East condemns the killing of an Israeli soldier at the Israel-Egypt border

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt responds to news that an IDF soldier had been killed earlier today at the Israeli-Egyptian border in an attack by militants.

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

  • Troika statement on Sudan and South Sudan Summit

    Ahead of a Summit in Addis Ababa between the Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan, Foreign Secretary William Hague, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged them to reach a r…

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

  • HMS Sutherland's top gunners fend off French top guns

    HMS Sutherland came under attack from supersonic French fighters based in Djibouti as the frigate swapped counter-piracy duties for a brief return to traditional war-fighting training.

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

  • Soldier from 28 Engineer Regiment dies in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 28 Engineer Regiment, attached to 21 Engineer Regiment, died in Afghanistan today, Friday 21 September 2012.

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

  • DFID research: Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment (PAGE): Call for proposals

    Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment (PAGE): Call for proposals.

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

  • British Government condemns attacks in Mogadishu

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds: "These attacks only strengthen our determination to continue supporting the Somali people as they seek to build a secure and stable future."

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

  • Health: New innovations to help visually impaired people

    Today Sightsavers announced thirteen new programmes that will focus on innovative ways to improve health for people living in poor countries as part of a UK aid funded scheme.

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

  • Northern Uganda: Hope after years of conflict

    After years of conflict, youth in northern Uganda receive vocational traning to improve their livelihoods

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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes "important relationship" between UK and Poland

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Defence Minister Philip Hammond met their Polish counterparts in Warsaw on 19 September.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister's visit strengthens UK ties with Emirates

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt visited Abu Dhabi for the eighth meeting of the UK-UAE Taskforce on 17 September.

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

  • 125/2012 - No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing Defends Camp Bastion during Taliban Attack

    Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing working alongside the US Marine Corp (USMC) have spoken about quickly regained control of Camp Bastion Airfield post an insurgent attack on Friday 14 September, killing 14 and captur…

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

  • RAF Force Protection Wing defends Camp Bastion during Taliban attack

    Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing, working alongside the US Marine Corps (USMC), have spoken about quickly regaining control of Camp Bastion Airfield following an insurgent attack on Friday 14 September, killing 14 a…

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

  • Close co-operation with the Afghan security forces 'fundamental' to success

    In an article published in the Daily Telegraph, the Commanding Officer of 3rd Battalion The Rifles and the Brigade Advisory Group in Afghanistan, Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Maconochie, argues that recent 'green on blue&#…

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