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  • Close co-operation with the Afghan security forces 'fundamental' to success

    In an article published in the Daily Telegraph, the Commanding Officer of 3rd Battalion The Rifles and the Brigade Advisory Group in Afghanistan, Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Maconochie, argues that recent 'green on blue&…

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

  • A royal opening for new Headley Court rehabilitation complex

    Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have today opened the new Jubilee Rehabilitation Complex at the Headley Court Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre.

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

  • Moore: Arrival of HMS Ambush signals commitment to strong defence footprint in Scotland

    The Secretary of State for Scotland today welcomed the arrival of HMS Ambush to HM Naval Base Clyde. 

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

  • Developments in UK foreign policy

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday 18 September.

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

  • Government publishes Afghanistan progress report covering July & August

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during July and August 2012.

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

  • 124/2012 - A Royal opening for new multi-million rehabilitation complex at Headley Court

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall will today open the new Jubilee Rehabilitation Complex at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) in Headley Court.

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

  • Hammond: 'No change of policy in Afghanistan'

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond today addressed the House of Commons in response to reports that NATO's policy regarding ISAF and Afghan troops working together has changed.

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

  • 1 SCOTS depart on Afghanistan deployment

    Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (1 SCOTS) have departed their base to deploy to Afghanistan.

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

  • Typhoon squadron stands up in Scotland

    One of the oldest squadrons in the Royal Air Force, 1 (Fighter) Squadron, has returned to active service at RAF Leuchars in Fife as a Typhoon unit.

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

  • Shackleton lifeboat completes sea trials

    A pair of Royal Navy and Royal Marines adventurers have completed a summer of sea trials as they prepare to take an authentic replica of Sir Ernest Shackleton's famous lifeboat back to the icy wastes of the South Pole.

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

  • Help for small businesses to stamp out fraud

    New research helping small businesses protect themselves against fraudsters has been published today.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - 18 September 2012

    Cabinet, Afghanistan, honours, benefits, pensions, Tsars were discussed at this press briefing

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes declaration on Mongolia's Nuclear-Weapon-Free Status

    In New York today, the five Permanent Members of the UN Security Council (UK, US, France, Russia and China) and Mongolia adopted a declaration on Mongolia’s Nuclear-Weapon-Free Status.

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

  • Discussing British policy towards Syria with UK Syrian Community

    Special Representative to the Syrian Opposition Jon Wilks welcomed the UK's Syrian Community to discuss British policy towards Syria at the Foreign Office today.

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

  • Joint flight supports UK-French co-operation

    Senior officers in the Royal Air Force and French Air Force traded places on 14 September to fly in Typhoon and Rafale fighter jets in a demonstration of the strong ties which exist between the two air arms.

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

  • The Few remembered at Westminster Abbey

    The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall led the nation yesterday in paying tribute to the massive sacrifice of the men and women of Fighter Command who defended the skies of the UK during the Battle of Britain.

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

  • Generous public urged: think twice before sending unsolicited Christmas gifts to troops

    With the Christmas countdown now underway, the MOD is reiterating its plea to the general public not to send unsolicited gifts and packages to members of the Armed Forces. Whilst undoubtedly well-intentioned, such generosity…

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

  • International Day of Democracy

    On International Day of Democracy, Foreign Secretary William Hague calls on nations all over the world to uphold the values a society needs for stable democracy to thrive.

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

  • Soldier from 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 14 September 2012.

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

  • Two soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that two soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment were killed in Afghanistan today, Saturday 15 September 2012.

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