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  • Applications open for 2014 English for the Future programme

    British Embassy Seoul welcomes North Korean defectors' applications for the 3rd English for the Future programme.

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges restoration of peace in South Sudan

    Foreign Secretary speaks to leaders in South Sudan and urges them to negotiate towards peace

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

  • FCO Minister shocked by terrorist attack in Volgograd

    Minister for Europe condemns terrorist attack on Russian train station

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

  • UK welcomes President Hadi’s work to build consensus in Yemen

    FCO Minister welcomes the signing on 23 December of the Agreement on a Just Solution to the Southern Question.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns assassination in Beirut

    Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in Beirut and highlights UK support for Lebanon’s stability.

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

  • FCO welcomes news Greenpeace activists allowed to leave Russia

    The Minister for Europe welcomes news that the six British Nationals, formerly in detention, have received permission to return to the UK.

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

  • A Letter to Pakistan, from Baroness Warsi

    In an open letter to Pakistan Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi reflects on the past year and looks to the challenges ahead.

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

  • Foreign Secretary supports regional efforts to end violence in South Sudan

    William Hague deplores continued violence in South Sudan and sends senior diplomat to support a political resolution.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary expresses concern following bomb attack in Egypt.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Syrian regime aerial attacks on civilians

    Foreign Secretary concerned at escalating violence in Syria and the deepening humanitarian crisis

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attempted bombing of bus in Tel Aviv

    Foreign Secretary: "I am appalled by yesterday's attempted terrorist attack. We stand firmly with the Israeli people against terror."

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

  • GREAT retail campaign: All Rhodes lead to Malaysia

    Fashion Meets Food: Iconic designer Zandra Rhodes and celebrity chef Gary Rhodes add glitz to the GREAT Retail Campaign in Malaysia

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

  • FCO Minister responds to sentencing of Human Rights activists in Egypt

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds expresses concern on the sentencing of three human rights activists in Egypt.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for dialogue in South Sudan

    William Hague urges all parties to engage in political dialogue and thanks Foreign Minister for help in evacuating British Nationals.

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

  • Third aircraft to assist British nationals leave South Sudan

    Plans for third and final UK-chartered aircraft for British nationals wishing to leave South Sudan.

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

  • 25th Anniversary of Lockerbie: Joint UK/ US/ Libya statement

    The Governments of the UK, the USA and Libya today issued a joint statement on the 25th Anniversary of Lockerbie.

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

  • FCO Minister expresses UK concerns about Anti-Homosexuality legislation in Uganda

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson comments on Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill.

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

  • Second FCO flight assists British nationals to leave South Sudan

    Second Foreign Office chartered RAF aircraft carrying British Nationals has left Juba.

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes Russian Presidential amnesty

    FCO welcomes news that the “Arctic 30”, Pussy Riot detainees, and others are eligible for the Russian Presidential amnesty.

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

  • Foreign Office travel advice

    Check the FCO travel advice before traveling overseas and take the contact details of the nearest embassy or high commission with you.

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