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  • Russian Ambassador summoned to FCO over reported military incursion into Ukraine

    Ambassador asked to account for reports overnight of Russian military vehicles crossing the border into Ukraine.

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

  • PhysioNet UK's continued support for disabled persons in Fiji

    Acting High Commissioner Daniel Salter was the chief guest at the handing over of equipment for disabled persons from PhysioNet UK to Spinal Injuries Association.

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

  • London’s major cultural institutions come together to celebrate a season like no other

    Over two million visitors expected to attend world-class autumn season

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

  • UK High Commissioner supports Uganda's universal bednet campaign

    British High Commissioner speaks at campaign closing event on 16 August.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister calls for global abolition of death penalty

    FCO Human Rights Minister calls for global abolition of death penalty 50 years after last execution took place in UK

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

  • "Today this Council has shown that it will not stand idle in the face of terrorism and violations of human rights"

    Explanation Of Vote by UK Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant to the Security Council meeting on adoption of Resolution 2170 on ISIL in Iraq and Syria

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns abductions in Nigeria

    James Duddridge condemns abduction of over 100 people in Nigeria and pledges continued UK support in fight against Boko Haram.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for smooth transition of power in Iraq

    Philip Hammond welcomes Prime Minister Maliki’s support for Dr Haider Al-Abadi’s nomination as Iraqi PM designate, and calls for quick formation of inclusive government.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes further extension of Gaza ceasefire

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond welcomes five day extension of Gaza ceasefire and highlights need to tackle underlying issues.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 13 August 2014

    The Prime Minister chaired a COBR meeting on the situation in Iraq and spoke to the Iraqi Prime Minister designate, Dr Haider Al-Abadi.

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

  • Foreign Secretary supports ICRC-led humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

    Philip Hammond urges Russia to work with the Red Cross to deliver aid in Ukraine.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Australian PM Tony Abbott

    Foreign Secretary and Australian Prime Minister discuss Ukraine and Iraq.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 12 August 2014

    Statement following today's (Tuesday 12 August) COBR meeting and the Prime Minister’s phone call with Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott.

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

  • FCO deeply concerned by failure to meet South Sudan peace deadline

    Foreign Secretary concerned by South Sudan leaders failure to meet deadline to secure peace and form transitional government.

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

  • COBR meeting on the latest situation in Iraq

    Statement following today’s COBR meeting, chaired by the Foreign Secretary.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes announcement of Iraqi PM Designate

    Philip Hammond welcomes Dr Haider Al-Abadi’s nomination as Iraqi PM designate and calls for quick formation of inclusive government.

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

  • Ministerial appointments: 11 August 2014

    Two new ministerial appointments have been announced.

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

  • Cross-government meeting on Iraq - 10 August 2014

    Officials from across Whitehall met this morning to discuss the situation in Iraq and the UK's aid response.

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

  • Joint statement on the resumption of hostilities in the Gaza strip

    Joint statement issued by Philip Hammond, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, Laurent Fabius, Foreign Minister of France and Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Foreign Minister of Germany.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq

    The Foreign Secretary chaired a further meeting of COBR to discuss the situation in Iraq and the UK's response.

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