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A dawn raid by British and Afghan troops in Helmand province has struck a blow at the insurgency in Afghanistan.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Office Spokeswoman welcomes the election of a new Speaker and calls for an unhindered and non-violent transfer of power to the elected majority coalition.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan over the month of February.
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about Iraq, Speaker of the House, NHS, Trident, migrants and Eastern partnership.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
British sailors, soldiers and airmen have conducted a poignant vigil to mark the return of Camp Bastion's memorial wall to the UK.
An update on the performance of the Crown Commercial Service technology team.
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has delivered the latest Government quarterly update on Afghanistan to Parliament, highlighting the growing force levels and ability of Afghan security forces as the key to progress.
Ursula Brennan, the new Permanent Secretary (PUS) at the Ministry of Defence, and General Sir David Richards, the new Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), have visited civil servants and military personnel serving in Afghanistan.
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on internet companies and Iran.
Foreign Secretary William Hague reaffirms the UK’s long-term commitment to Afghanistan.
The UK's Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has paid tribute to the skills and sacrifices of British troops serving in Afghanistan during a visit to the country this week.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has taken part in an event hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) to discuss the Government's role in Afghanistan.
Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated Parliament on Mali.
A keen-eyed RAF gunner has been commended by US and UK commanders for his life-saving diligence in Afghanistan.
Prime Minister David Cameron has said that he and Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox have now instructed the Chief of the Defence Staff to work urgently with our allies to put in place the appropriate military measures to enforce UN...
The Army is making sure that while soldiers are on operations in Afghanistan they are receiving the education they need to progress and develop, with dedicated education officers taking lessons to the front line.
The Prime Minister updated the House of Commons on the flight MH17 disaster, Ukraine and Gaza.
The transition of security from ISAF to Afghan forces in Lashkar Gah is scheduled to begin in July, Mr Hague added. He said that, on 15 May…
Speech delivered by Secretary of State for Defence to the House of Commons on Monday 14 February 2011.
The international community must make long-term development commitments to Afghanistan or it risk gains being lost, warns Andrew Mitchell
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