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  • French cadets face UK Army training

    The Army's largest brigade has played host to a group of French officer cadets to give them a taste of British military training.

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

  • Defence Secretary visits British troops in Afghanistan

    The Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond, has visited UK troops in Helmand as part of a two-day trip to Afghanistan.

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

  • Bridge for Queen Elizabeth carrier moves to Rosyth

    The forward island of the first of the Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers today began its journey to Scotland to join the rest of the ship.

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

  • Professor Robin Grimes appointed as Foreign Office Chief Scientific Adviser

    Professor Robin Grimes has been appointed as the new Chief Scientific Adviser to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, starting in February 2013.

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

  • UK military personnel mark anniversary of Queen's accession

    Members of the Armed Forces yesterday commemorated the 61st anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen's accession to the throne.

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

  • International defence engagement strategy published

    A new strategy has been published outlining how international defence engagement will be better focused towards contributing to wider government objectives.

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

  • British forces deliver the goods to the front line

    The vital job of making deliveries of kit and personnel to the front line in Afghanistan comes with no shortage of challenges.

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

  • Lighting the way to bright hangars and low bills at RAF Benson

    Maintenance staff at a front line RAF helicopter base are enjoying a better working environment thanks to new lighting that not only brightens their working day but also saves energy and money.

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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes move to resume talks with Iran

    William Hague calls on Iran to turn its declared willingness to negotiate on its nuclear programme into concrete action.

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

  • HMS Cattistock heads for the Med

    Royal Navy minehunter HMS Cattistock has set sail on a four-month NATO mission in the Mediterranean.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Consul-General, Jerusalem

    Dr Alastair McPhail OBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Consul-General, Jerusalem.

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

  • Prime Minister meets US Vice President Joe Biden

    Statement following a meeting between David Cameron and Joe Biden.

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

  • Royal Navy warship hosts NATO delegates in Qatar

    During a routine port visit on patrol in the Middle East, Royal Naval warship HMS Monmouth hosted representatives of NATO members.

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

  • Foreign Office condemns attacks on police headquarters in Northern Iraq

    The FCO has condemned yesterday's attacks on Iraqi security forces in Kirkuk and calls on Iraq’s leaders to send out a strong message against violence.

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

  • Miniature surveillance helicopters help protect front line troops

    British troops in Afghanistan are the first to use state-of-the-art handheld nano surveillance helicopters.

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

  • Chequers Summit Joint Statement

    In third trilateral meeting Prime Minister and leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan note significant progress since September 2012.

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

  • Trilateral with Afghanistan and Pakistan leaders

    The Prime Minister hosts trilateral at Chequers, focusing on the peace process and support from Pakistan and the international community.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • UK-France relationship strong in Mali operation

    UK operations in support of the French military in Mali are continuing from Evreux Air Base near Paris.

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

  • Marine receives Military Cross for bravery under fire

    A Royal Marine who rescued a severely wounded colleague in Afghanistan while under enemy fire has been presented with a Military Cross.

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