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  • Hugo Swire meets Sikh representatives about Professor Bhullar

    Foreign Office Minister, Hugo Swire, met Sikh representatives today to discuss the case of Professor Bhullar.

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

  • FCO encourages parties to focus on resumption of Middle East Peace Process negotiations

    UK urges parties to focus on resumption of negotiations and avoid steps that undermine efforts towards a negotiated two-state solution.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Iraq attacks

    Following yesterday’s attacks in Iraq, Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt called for leaders to work together for stability.

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

  • Government warns of forced marriage risk during school holidays

    The UK government has issued a warning to teachers, doctors and airport staff to be alert to forced marriages over the school holidays.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Israeli settlement announcement

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemns Israeli settlement announcement and calls for focus on negotiations.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague announces visit to Sweden

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague will visit Sweden on 28-29 August, at the invitation of Sweden’s Foreign Minister Bildt.

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

  • Alistair Burt expresses concern over execution in Vietnam

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt deeply concerned to see the death penalty resumed in Vietnam.

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

  • Eid messages from the Foreign Secretary and Baroness Warsi

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Baroness Warsi send 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

  • Hugo Swire marks anniversary of protests in Burma

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire marks the 25th anniversary of protests in Burma and remembers those who struggled for greater democracy.

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

  • Parliaments of the Future

    Speech by Speaker of the House of Commons Rt Hon John Bercow, entitled "Parliaments of the Future"

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls Spanish Foreign Minister Garcia-Margallo

    William Hague and Spanish Foreign Minister confirm commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the dispute at the Spain/Gibraltar border.

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

  • British Embassy Dubai Staff participate with the CDA

    British Embassy Staff volunteer for Community Development Authority's Ramadan campaign

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

  • The UK is a leading innovation nation

    Transcript of the speech by Ian Felton, British Deputy High Commissioner, Bangalore at the 9th CII India Innovation Summit on Wednesday 7 August.

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

  • UK does not accept that Argentina has any legitimate claim to sovereignty over the Falkland Islands

    The UK Ambassador to the UN, Mark Lyall Grant, responded to statements about the Falklands during a UN Security Council Debate.

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

  • FCO Minister urges protection of right to peaceful protest in Sri Lanka

    Alistair Burt: I urge authorities to ensure the right to peaceful protest is protected and to ensure a swift and transparent investigation.

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

  • Foreign Secretary reiterates commitment to Gibraltar

    William Hague today spoke to Gibraltar’s Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, and reiterated the UK’s commitment to the people of Gibraltar.

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

  • Olympic & Paralympic Legacy Event - Speech by H.E. Mrs. Marianne Young, British High Commissioner Namibia

    United Kingdom and Brazil celebrate One Year Anniversary of the London 2012 Games & Kick-Off for the Rio 2016 Games - Speech by H.E. Mrs. Marianne Young, British High Commissioner

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

  • UK remains committed to Gibraltar and its people

    Following comments reported today, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has reasserted its ties with Gibraltar.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Zimbabwe election results

    Foreign Secretary commends the people of Zimbabwe on peaceful elections but sets out grave concerns over how those elections were conducted

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

  • Foreign Office summons Spanish Ambassador over Gibraltar border delays

    Spanish Ambassador summoned to the Foreign Office in relation to delays at the Gibraltar border this weekend

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