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  • Libyan Armed Forces to be trained in UK

    The Foreign Secretary has confirmed that up to 2,000 personnel from the Libyan Armed Forces are to be trained in the UK.

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

  • Army officer wins award for work in Afghanistan

    Captain Pip Lines' work on operations in Afghanistan has been recognised with the Churchill Medal – the first female to win the award.

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

  • Prince Harry qualifies as Apache commander

    Prince Harry, known in the British Army as Captain Harry Wales, has qualified as an Apache aircraft commander.

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

  • Typhoon Force completes largest ever training mission

    The Royal Air Force has completed the biggest training mission ever undertaken by its Typhoon Force.

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

  • Troops get set to manoeuvre onto Salisbury Plain

    Some 400 soldiers are getting ready to manoeuvre onto Salisbury Plain to take part in a week-long final pre-deployment training exercise.

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  • Plans for future Reserve Forces unveiled

    The government's plans to sustain and grow the UK's Reserve Forces have been published today, 3 July 2013.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons - GCHQ

    William Hague: “Our Intelligence Agencies practise and uphold UK laws at all times, even when dealing with information from outside the UK”

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

  • National Security and Civil Liberties – Getting the balance right

    Speech on national security by Security Minister James Brokenshire to National Security Summit at Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre on 3 July.

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

  • UK support and funding for International Justice

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on UK support and funding for International Justice.

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

  • Iraq Reconstruction Service Medal to be decommissioned

    The Iraq Reconstruction Service Medal (IRSM) will be decommissioned in 2013. Any outstanding applications should be submitted by 1 October 2013.

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

  • Nottingham hosts fifth annual Armed Forces Day

    Armed Forces Day was celebrated across the UK on Saturday, recognising the contribution made by our Service personnel past and present.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister visits Croatia to celebrate EU accession

    The Deputy Prime Minister visited Zagreb, Croatia on the eve of the country's accession to the European Union.

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

  • £3.8 million to support troops' families and veterans' mental health projects

    The Prime Minister visited troops in Afghanistan and announced £3.8 million for troops' families & veterans' mental health projects.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister's video message for Armed Forces Day

    The Deputy Prime Minister's Armed Forces Day message recognises the bravery, commitment, resilience and sacrifice of our Armed Forces.

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

  • Armed Forces Day message from the Prime Minister

    Prime Minister: "Let’s show our Armed Forces just how proud we are of everything you do."

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Serbia and Kosovo’s EU Progress

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed today’s decisions to open EU accession negotiations with Serbia and to open EU Stabilisation and Association Agreement negotiations with Kosovo.

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

  • Aft island of Queen Elizabeth carrier in place

    The aft island of HMS Queen Elizabeth has been lowered into place by Aircraft Carrier Alliance workers at Rosyth Dockyard in Fife.

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

  • Troops thunder onto Salisbury Plain

    Some 600 soldiers have taken part in a major tactical training exercise on Salisbury Plain.

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  • Wales Office Minister marks Armed Forces Day in Cardiff

    Wales Office Minister, Baroness Jenny Randerson will honour the contribution and dedication of veteran and serving military personnel at events to mark the fifth Armed Forces Day in Cardiff this weekend.

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

  • Businesses urged to support Armed Forces community

    Businesses and charities across the UK are now able to pledge their support to the Armed Forces by signing the new Corporate Covenant.

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