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  • Speech at the Warwick-NTU Neuroscience Symposium, Singapore

    HE Antony Phillipson made a speech at the Warwick-NTU Neuroscience Symposium. His speech highlighted the UK-Singapore education partnership.

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

  • 'We can meet our shared vision of a stable, inclusive & prosperous Afghanistan'

    Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant, of the UK Mission to the UN, to the UN Security Council Open Debate on Afghanistan/UNAMA - 20 September

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

  • UK calls for free, fair and peaceful elections in Maldives

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt urges all parties to respect the outcome of the ongoing democratic process in Maldives.

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

  • British Consul General to Calgary speaks about promoting Canada-UK investment

    Tony Kay addresses business leaders, members of government, and other major stakeholders at the Calgary LNG Export Forum.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns attack on EU mission in Kosovo

    UK condemns the shooting of a member of the EU’s Rule of Law mission to Kosovo. Violence cannot be permitted to disrupt Kosovo’s progress.

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

  • Foreign Secretary boosts language learning for diplomats

    William Hague: languages are a fundamental skill for diplomats, enabling them to get under the skin of a country & to understand its people.

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

  • Foreign Secretary opens Foreign Office language school

    The new language school will see a renewed focus on language as a diplomatic skill, helping British diplomats compete better globally.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes release of Nasrin Sotoudeh

    UK hopes to see continued improvements in Iran human rights record under President Rouhani’s government.

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

  • Dreaming of moving abroad? Plan for the unexpected

    FCO issues checklist for Brits planning a move abroad

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Angola

    Mr John Dennis has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Angola.

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

  • Change of Governor of Gibraltar

    Lieutenant-General Sir James Benjamin Dutton KCB CBE has been appointed Governor of Gibraltar

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

  • 'We must ensure accountability for those responsible for any chemical weapons use in Syria'

    Intervention by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, to the General Assembly meeting on chemical weapon use in Syria

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes Israeli steps to assist Palestinian economy

    Alistair Burt welcomes announcement of Israeli steps to assist the Palestinian economy and looks forward to further progress.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes New Zealand Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed New Zealand Prime Minister John Key to London on 18 September.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Arab League Secretary-General

    Foreign Secretary and Arab League Secretary-General agree need for UN resolution on Syria chemical weapons and greater humanitarian support.

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

  • Open House London weekend 2014

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office will be throwing open its doors as part of the Open House London architectural festival this weekend.

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

  • Baroness Warsi expresses concern over death penalty in Bangladesh

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi deeply concerned over use of death penalty in Bangladesh.

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

  • Arms Trade Treaty at UN General Assembly

    The UK is working hard to encourage states to sign the Arms Trade Treaty.

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

  • Minister saddened by loss of life in Mexico

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has expressed his sadness at the loss of life caused by tropical storms in Mexico.

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

  • Henry Moore. Prints and sculptures

    British Ambassador Nicholas Cannon speech at the opening of Henry Moore exhibition in Tirana

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