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  • Troika statement on Sudan

    Troika countries call for parties to return to Sudan peace talks and government to release opposition and civil society members.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes election of Tunisian president

    Philip Hammond commends Tunisian people’s commitment to the democratic process and looks forward to working with President Essebsi.

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

  • 'Today’s resolution is a further step in ensuring that our response tackles every element of the terrorist scourge'

    Statement by Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, to the Security Council Open Debate on Threats to International Peace and Security: Terrorism and Cross-Border Crime

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

  • Review into women in ground combat roles published

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today announced his hope to open up ground close combat roles to women in 2016.

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

  • 'A political settlement remains the best way to secure a sustainable peace in Afghanistan'

    Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant to the UN Security Council Open Debate on Afghanistan

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

  • Defence Secretary visits Faslane

    The Defence Secretary has visited Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde where he met the personnel based there over the festive period.

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

  • FCO responds to EU Court Judgment on Hamas

    UK will work to ensure listing of Hamas is maintained in the EU.

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

  • UK welcomes adoption of UNSC resolution on aid access to Syria

    Foreign Secretary welcomes unanimous adoption of UNSC resolution 2191, which renews UNSC resolution 2165, ensuring continued cross-border aid into Syria.

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

  • Publication of the Al-Sweady inquiry report

    Sir Thayne Forbes has published his independent report into allegations of murder and ill-treatment of detainees in Iraq in 2004.

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

  • Lord Levene hails ‘sea change’ in defence reform

    An independent reviewer has praised the “fundamental transformation” that the Ministry of Defence has undergone in the last 4 years.

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

  • Defence Support Group sold for £140 million

    The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for £140 million with Babcock International for the sale of Defence Support Group.

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

  • 'We remain firmly committed to our shared goal of an end to all wars in Africa'

    Intervention by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN to the Security Council Open Debate on Peace Operations: the UN-AU partnership and its evolution

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

  • Army personnel home after training thousands in Sierra Leone

    Personnel from 5 Armoured Medical Regiment have returned home after successfully completing their training task in Sierra Leone.

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

  • Annual Armed Forces Covenant report published

    The Armed Forces Covenant annual report 2014 has been presented to Parliament, detailing the progress and successes of the past year.

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

  • Opportunity to join UK-US consortium

    A joint UK-US project is being launched to improve information sharing and processing for the Armed Forces.

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  • Sovereign’s Parade, Royal Military Academy

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • £270 million Royal Navy torpedo upgrade sustains hundreds of UK jobs

    The deal with BAE Systems ensures the sustainment of the UK’s torpedo manufacturing capability in Portsmouth for another 10 years.

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

  • British Ambassador John Casson launches Malvern College Egypt

    Ambassador John Casson attended launch of Malvern College Egypt

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

  • UK to provide medical assistance to Ukrainian Soldiers

    Foreign Secretary announces UK to provide medical assistance for five wounded Ukrainian servicemen.

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

  • Reservists skills boost for business

    Supporting reservist employees can bring big benefits to businesses by saving thousands on their training budgets.

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