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  • Foreign Secretary sends Eid al-Fitr message

    Foreign Secretary sends his best wishes to Muslims celebrating Eid across the world.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Japan’s command of counter-piracy

    Japan has announced it will take command of an anti-piracy operation in the Northern Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.

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

  • Eid messages 2014

    Ministers give their best wishes to Muslims in the UK and across the world for Eid.

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

  • Foreign Secretary joins other ministers in call for extended ceasefire in Gaza

    Philip Hammond attended talks on 26 July with Laurent Fabius, John Kerry and other ministers from across Europe, Turkey and Qatar to discuss ongoing violence in Gaza

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

  • Death of British national in Air Algerie crash

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office can sadly confirm that a UK national died in the recent Air Algerie crash. Our thoughts are with his family.

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

  • Foreign Secretary saddened by AH5017 plane crash

    Foreign Secretary sends condolences to those affected by the crash of flight AH5017 and offers UK assistance.

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

  • British ministers comment on deaths at UN school

    Foreign and International Development Secretaries react to deaths at UNWRA school in Gaza.

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

  • Global Act of Remembrance marking Centenary of last day of peace before World War 1

    On 27 July the UK will participate in an event marking the last day of peace in Europe in 1914 as part of the Italian Government’s WW1 Commemoration programme.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Israeli and Palestinian leaders

    Philip Hammond deeply concerned by Gaza crisis; urges continued efforts towards ceasefire.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes release of Meriam Ibrahim in Sudan

    Mark Simmonds welcomes release of Meriam Ibrahim and calls on Government of Sudan to guarantee religious freedom for all.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: Gaza Human Rights resolution will not aid peace process

    Philip Hammond says UN Human Rights Council resolution will not help achieve ceasefire and is fundamentally unbalanced.

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

  • Middle East Minister welcomes Syria sanctions

    Tobias Ellwood welcomes new penalties against Assad allies.

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

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates Indonesian President Elect

    The Foreign Secretary has congratulated the winner of the Indonesian presidential elections and the Indonesian people.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe

    Ms Catriona Laing CB has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe.

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

  • "The situation across the Middle East gives us all cause for grave concern"

    Statement by UK Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant to the Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East

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

  • The Penguin Post Office - Airing Thursday 24th July BBC 2

    The Post Office with a difference

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

  • EU: Balance of Competences Review

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond updated Parliament on the progress of the Balance of Competences Review.

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

  • Football supporters' advice for matches in Austria

    Advice for football fans travelling to Austria needing Consular assistance

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

  • Triennial Review of the British Council

    The Triennial Review concludes the British Council is a valuable asset and makes a significant contribution to the UK’s international standing.

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

  • British Council Triennial Review published

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today published a review of British Council. It found the Council makes a significant contribution to the UK’s international reputation.

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