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Statement by Ambassador Lyall-Grant of the UK Mission to the UN to the UN Security Council Quarterly Debate on Afghanistan
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The UK is set to provide new support to Afghanistan in a drive to create more jobs, improve policing and strengthen the effectiveness of Afghan government, Prime Minister David Cameron announced today.
His Royal Highness The Duke of York has presented personnel from the 9th/12th Royal Lancers with campaign medals following their return from a demanding six-month deployment in Afghanistan.
The Gunners, from 51 Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment with additional personnel from 2622 (Highland) Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force Regiment…
Soldiers from the Queen's Royal Hussars Battle Group and Afghan police joined forces recently to launch their first joint airborne operation in Helmand province
The international mission in Afghanistan has received a welcome addition of troops from the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga.
Following the loss of six soldiers in Afghanistan this week, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond writes about why we are in Afghanistan and what is being achieved there.
Employment Tribunal decision.
Prime Minister David Cameron and Afghan President Hamid Karzai met at Chequers, where they signed an Enduring Strategic Partnership between the UK and Afghanistan.
The UK Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Mark Sedwill, visited New Zealand and Australia to discuss our common national security issues regarding Afghanistan.
Two years ago his leg was shattered by a Taliban bullet. While recovering, Colonel David Richmond has been speaking out on behalf of all wounded soldiers. Report by Sharon Kean.
In the interview, Sir William called for a joint fight and cooperation in defeating and eliminating terrorist networks in the region.
UK will have a long-term relationship with Afghanistan after combat troops leave in 2015.
Estonian Special Forces deploying to Mali will be loaned four Jackal armoured vehicles by the UK Ministry of Defence, it is today announced.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Girls in Afghanistan are to get access to a quality education thanks to 3 new education programmes.
PM: I'm delighted we've been able to sign this long-term partnership agreement.
Statement by UK Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, at the Security Council Quarterly Debate on Afghanistan
The Commanding Officer of a Woodbridge-based Army unit currently deployed in Afghanistan has paid tribute to the town, praising the local community as 'the envy of many a regiment'.
RAF firefighters who helped fight off a Taliban attack on Camp Bastion in Helmand province have received their Afghanistan Operational Service Medals during a ceremony at the Palace of Westminster.
The UK and Afghan partnered training institution for the Afghan National Police (ANP), the Helmand Police Training Centre (HPTC), celebrated its first birthday on Sunday 5 December 2010.
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