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Prime Minister Boris Johnson will travel to the United Arab Emirates tomorrow to pay his condolences to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Condolences offered on the passing of Sir Richard Haynes by British High Commissioner, His Excellency Paul Brummell.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Statement by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia on the passing of His Excellency Dr Kenneth Kaunda, First President of the Republic of Zambia.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said that he was greatly saddened to hear of the death of Vaclav Havel, aged 75.
The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the former South African President Nelson Mandela.
The British Ambassador Patrick Mullee signed the book of condolences for the attack at Charlie Hebdo magazine's headquarters and sent a letter to the French Ambassador Francois Gauthier
Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has sent her condolences to the families and colleagues of those who have tragically lost their lives…
Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following a blast at a munitions factory in Congo. At least 200 people are reported to have been killed.
UK reiterates commitment to Lebanon's stability and security, PM Cameron extends his condolences to the victims and their families
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Ambassador Clive Alderton's statement following the death of former Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher
We are saddened to hear about the tragic loss of lives following the crush at the Brixton Academy event held last week.
A condolence book has been opened at the British Embassy, Kathmandu, for people to leave their tributes to Baroness Thatcher.
Following the announcement of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart pays tribute.
Robert W Gibson expressed his condolences following the capsize of a launch on the River Padma.
Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris' statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Foreign Secretary William Hague: "My thoughts are with all those affected by today’s earthquake in south-eastern Iran."
Commenting on the recent bomb attacks in Basra and Baghdad, Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt gave a statement.
'Prince Philip lived an extraordinary life of service - the Queen's loyal consort, a naval hero and a man who inspired so many across Northern Ireland, and the world, through the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.'
The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has spoken this evening to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to extend his sympathies after a plane carrying Russian tourists crashed in Egypt this morning.
Svitzer Marine Ltd pleaded guilty to failing to operate a vessel safely and failing to provide a safe system of work.
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