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  • Royal approval for Army Air Corps

    Reservists and regular soldiers have been honoured by the Prince of Wales for their service operating the Army's helicopters in Afghanistan.

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

  • British and Afghan troops destroy insurgent explosives cache

    British and Afghan soldiers have destroyed a significant insurgent bomb cache in Helmand province.

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

  • Fusiliers hand Helmand checkpoint to Afghan Police

    British soldiers of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers have handed Afghan security forces control of a checkpoint in Helmand province.

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

  • 4th Mechanized Brigade remembers its fallen

    Hundreds of personnel from 4th Mechanized Brigade gathered in York Minster today, 2 May, for a service of remembrance and thanksgiving.

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

  • Soldier breaks up bomb-making network

    Corporal Luke Townsend is returning to the UK after a successful tour of Afghanistan in which he managed to break up a bomb-making network.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 25 April 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Lady Thatcher's funeral, Leveson and Afghanistan.

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

  • Navy reservist creates 'Afghan Archers' on Helmand radio

    A Royal Navy reservist has created a hit radio programme in Helmand province inspired by BBC Radio 4's popular soap opera 'The Archers'.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 23 April 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Abu Qatada, Afghan interpreters, TUC meeting and the economy.

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

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes regional support to Afghanistan

    At the Istanbul Process Ministerial Conf Baroness Warsi welcomed regional support to Afghanistan & re-committed the UK to play its part.

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

  • UK personnel join ANZAC Day commemoration in Afghanistan

    British military personnel joined their coalition partners from Australia and New Zealand in commemorating ANZAC Day yesterday, 25 April.

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

  • Defence Attache speaks on military relationship with Kazakhstan

    Speech given by Sgt Brian Aitchison at Kazakhstan Ministry of Defence on the 21st Anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Armed Forces on 7th of May.

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

  • Afghanistan progress report: March 2013

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan for March 2013.

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

  • Parliament welcomes 4th Mechanized Brigade home from Afghanistan

    Men and women of 4th Mechanized Brigade have marched through London to the Houses of Parliament to mark their return from Afghanistan.

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

  • Edinburgh parade marks soldiers' return from Afghanistan

    Soldiers of 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland marched through Edinburgh on Saturday to mark their return from Afghanistan.

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

  • Defenders of Camp Bastion recognised in Operational Honours List

    Two RAF Regiment personnel have been honoured for their actions in defending Camp Bastion in Afghanistan against an insurgent attack.

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

  • Change in Helmand province

    Senior British military officers described the progress being made in southern Afghanistan at a media briefing in London yesterday.

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

  • A role model for a generation

    A young combat medical technician awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service talks about her experiences in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speech at the Lord Mayor’s Easter Banquet

    Foreign Secretary William Hague delivered a speech on Margaret Thatcher's legacy in world affairs and lessons to be learned from it today.

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

  • Quick thinking in the face of the enemy

    A Military Cross winner from last summer's operational tour in Helmand province talks about his experiences.

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

  • An honour to meet you

    A Military Cross winner from last summer's operational tour in Helmand province talks about his experiences.

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