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  • G8 transparency: UK and France join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

    The United Kingdom and France announce that they will join the global standard ensuring transparency of payments from natural resources.

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

  • Royal Navy Lynx crews leave Helmand for last time

    The final tour of duty in Afghanistan of the Commando Helicopter Force fliers of 847 Naval Air Squadron (847 NAS) has ended today, 22 May.

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

  • Mother of Victoria Cross hero speaks of her pride

    The mother of a British soldier, posthumously awarded a Victoria Cross for his actions in Afghanistan, has spoken of her pride for her son.

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

  • Defence civilians awarded for Afghanistan efforts

    Thirteen MOD civilians were officially recognised last week for their work supporting the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan.

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

  • North West troops welcomed home from Afghanistan

    Soldiers of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment were welcomed back from operations in Afghanistan by crowds in Cumbria yesterday, 20 May.

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

  • Deputy British Ambassador to Kabul twitter Q&A on Afghanistan

    Deputy Ambassador to Kabul Nic Hailey will answer your questions on Afghanistan live via twitter on 23 May at 14:30 (AFT) 11.00 (BST).

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

  • DFID Research: Keeping people, economies and potatoes healthy

    An educational video looks at the work undertaken by the International Potato Centre in Lima, Peru.

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

  • Royal Marines final Afghanistan homecoming

    A heroes' welcome greeted Royal Marines of 40 Commando in Taunton yesterday as thousands turned out to welcome them home from Afghanistan.

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

  • Nurses of conflict commemorated from Afghanistan

    UK nurses in Afghanistan marked International Nurses Week by remembering fellow nurses who have served in conflict zones across the globe.

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

  • 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

  • UK support to get 250,000 Afghan girls into education

    Girls in Afghanistan are to get access to a quality education thanks to 3 new education programmes.

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