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  • New facilities for soldiers build opportunity for civilian homes

    The MOD has announced that it will invest in better facilities for service men and women in Kent, as a result of freeing up surplus Defence land to create up to 1,200 new homes.

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  • Adoption of Arms Trade Treaty welcomed by Prime Minister Cameron

    Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed the adoption of an Arms Trade Treaty by the United Nations General Assembly.

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

  • Foreign Secretary remains determined to secure Arms Trade Treaty

    Foreign Secretary signals UK’s continued commitment to securing an Arms Trade Treaty following failure to reach consensus in the United Nations.

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

  • FCO welcomes release of Bahraini medical personnel

    FCO welcomes reports that 21 medical personnel held in Bahrain since 2011 have been acquitted and released.

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

  • UK and US service chiefs discuss future strategic challenges

    This week, Britain's most senior military chiefs met with their US counterparts as a group, bringing them together as a Combined Chiefs of Staff Committee for the first time since 1948.

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

  • Queen's Gallantry Medal for courageous bomb disposal soldier

    A soldier who risked his life to defuse a series of IEDs in Afghanistan has been awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal.

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

  • UK and Italian recon forces train together

    The eyes and ears of the British Army's rapid reaction force have been tested on a tough training exercise with their Italian counterparts.

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

  • PM calls to President Zardari and President Karzai

    Statement on the Prime Minister's phone calls to President Karzai and President Zardari.

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

  • FCO Minister Alistair Burt in Paris

    The Minister for the Middle East and North Africa discussed the common issues that UK and France face.

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

  • Secretary of State welcomes MoD support for Northern Ireland's farmers

    Theresa Villiers visited Flying Station Aldergrove today, 27 March

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

  • George Medal for Royal Marines winchman

    A Royal Marines helicopter winchman who saved the lives of 2 stranded yachtsmen, has been awarded the George Medal for his bravery.

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

  • British troops support Mali training mission

    British troops have arrived in Mali to assist in the training of the Malian military as part of a European Union Training Mission.

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

  • RAF and Navy helicopters assist weather-stricken communities

    Military helicopter crews are providing essential search and rescue and aid services to UK communities afflicted by recent harsh weather.

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

  • Government launches information sharing partnership on cyber security

    New cyber partnership launched to help government and industry share information and intelligence on cyber security threats.

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

  • Cyber Security Information Sharing Partnership

    Francis Maude launches the Cyber Security Information Sharing Partnership (CISP), a partnership between government and industry to combat cyber threats.

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

  • Future of UK helicopter search and rescue agreed

    The Department for Transport has announced the signing of a £1.6 billion contract to provide the UK's search and rescue helicopter services.

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

  • Protecting the public from terrorism

    The government has published its annual report on work to protect the UK from terrorism

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

  • A stable, secure and prosperous Afghanistan is in all our interests

    Deputy Permanent Representative Philip Parham delivers UK intervention at the Security Council debate on Afghanistan.

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

  • Private risked life to save fellow soldier

    A soldier who removed his helmet and body armour, under attack, to carry a stricken comrade to safety has been commended for his bravery.

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

  • The Jubilee Dialogues

    The Foreign Office is committed to leading dialogue and debate on the key issues shaping the world.

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