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  • Minister for Europe condemns serious Gibraltar incursion

    On 5 October 2014 there was a serious incursion into British Gibraltar Territorial Waters (BGTW) by a Spanish state research vessel.

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

  • Foreign Secretary’s Eid message

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond sends his best wishes to Muslims celebrating Eid.

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

  • Civil servants recognised at UK-wide Women at the Top Awards

    Two civil servants win awards at the inaugural Women at the Top Awards, run by Marie Claire magazine.

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

  • Appointment of the new Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6)

    Foreign Secretary announces Alex Younger as the next Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service.

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

  • UK deplores Israeli government settlement decision

    UK deplores Israeli government decision to advance plans for settlement units in Givat Hamatos and urges them to reverse decision.

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

  • Launch of Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust Trachoma Programme in Nairobi

    Speech by, British High Commissioner, Dr Christian Turner on the launch of Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust Trachoma Programme

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

  • Foreign Office expresses concern about Hong Kong and welcomes offer of talks

    UK urges parties to participate constructively in promised talks in Hong Kong.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Syria violence and attack

    Tobias Ellwood MP condemns attack against civilians in Homs, killing over 45 people, mostly children, after two car bombs exploded outside a primary school.

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

  • Foreign Secretary co-hosts the Defeating Ebola Conference

    Foreign Secretary co-hosts the Defeating Ebola Conference to drive forward the international response to the epidemic in Sierra Leone.

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

  • Defeating Ebola in Sierra Leone conference

    The conference rallied support to get countries and international donors to pledge beds, medical staff and money to help end Ebola in Sierra Leone.

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

  • Opening speech by Ray Kyles at launch of Fit For Fashion

    Acting High Commissioner Ray Kyles spoke at the launch of Fit For Fashion, a GREAT campaign collaboration to promote British brands in Asia

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

  • Joint action on poaching and illicit wildlife trafficking

    Lunchtime intervention at the UN General Assembly by Andrew Mitchell, Foreign Office Prosperity Director, on the illegal wildlife trade

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

  • UK Minister welcomes start of Libya peace talks.

    Tobias Ellwood MP, Minister for North Africa, welcomes UN-led peace talks and underlines need for ceasefire and start of political dialogue in Libya.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes inauguration of new President of Afghanistan

    The Foreign Secretary welcomes the new Afghan President, Ashraf Ghani, inaugurated today, 29 September.

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

  • Foreign Office monitoring events in Hong Kong

    UK expresses concern about the situation in Hong Kong and encourages all parties to engage in constructive discussion.

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

  • Globe Theatre on Tour Presented Hamlet in Astana, Kazakhstan

    Speech given by Dr Carolyn Browne, British Ambassador to Kazakhstan, on 27 September at the Shabyt Palace of Arts. This is an English transcript of the speech, delivered in three languages: Kazakh, Russian and English.

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

  • Opening speech at Graduation UK 2014, Kuala Lumpur

    Acting High Commissioner Ray Kyles delivered an opening speech at the inaugural Graduation UK 2014 event

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes successful Belgrade Pride Parade

    David Lidington congratulates Serbian government on creating right conditions for first Pride Parade since 2010.

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

  • United Nations General Assembly 2014

    The Prime Minister led a delegation to the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

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

  • Baroness Anelay welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 27th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, Ukraine, Sudan and women’s rights.

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