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  • 100 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games

    As we enter the final countdown to the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the Foreign Office is celebrating the Games, and their contribution to creating a more inclusive world.

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

  • Royal Navy Medic attends NATO Summit in Chicago as part of Ceremonial Party

    Heroic Royal Navy Medical Assistant Liam O'Grady, who saved four colleagues in Afghanistan in 2011, represents UK.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attack in Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the "cowardly" attack in Sana'a on 21 May which has killed more than 90 people.

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

  • First Meeting of the UK-Jordan Strategic Economic Dialogue

    Representatives from the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and the Government of the United Kingdom met in London on 21 May 2012 for the first meeting of the UK-Jordan Strategic Economic Dialogue.

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

  • FCO Minister statement on bomb blast in Brindisi, Italy

    Minister for Europe David Lidington "our thoughts and sympathies are with the families".

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Britain allies with Africa for greater food security

    Britain will improve food supply and farming across Africa to help pull 50 million people out of chronic poverty over the next 10 years, International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell announced at an event today in Wash…

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

  • Jeremy Browne brings GREAT Britain to Japan

    With 75 days to go until London 2012, Foreign Office Minister visits to promote Britain as a GREAT destination

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers questions on Afghanistan via Twitter

    Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions about the UK's policy towards Afghanistan via Twitter ahead of discussions on Afghanistan at the NATO Summit in Chicago on 20-21 May,

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks to new French Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague today spoke to the new French foreign minister, Laurent Fabius. He congratulated Mr Fabius on his appointment and wished him well in his new role.

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

  • Olympic flame handed to London in Greece

    Today the Olympic Flame will be handed to London for the third time since the birth of the Olympic Games. Its journey to the UK and the Opening Ceremony of London 2012 will begin.

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

  • Chevening Scholars host successful 2012 forum

    Over 100 Chevening Scholars from more than 40 countries came together for the 2012 Chevening Scholarships Forum.

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

  • "Foreign policy has to support jobs and growth, and prosperity"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the annual Confederation of British Industry (CBI) dinner on 16 May.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement to end hunger strikes by Palestinian prisoners

    Foreign Secretary William Hague commended all sides for their role in finding a solution which prevents loss of life after Palestinian prisoners agreed to end their hunger strike.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces the UK is to open two new diplomatic posts in India

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced that the UK will open two Deputy High Commissions in Hyderabad and Chandigarh, bringing the number of UK posts in India to seven.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: "We have to win our place in the world economy"

    How diplomacy can equip Britain to succeed in the 21st century

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

  • Marking International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne and International Development Minister Stephen O'Brien have spoken ahead of International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

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

  • Trial of Charles Taylor at the Special Court for Sierra Leone

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has updated Parliament following the judgement against the former President of Liberia Charles Taylor.

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

  • South Korea: Miracle of our times

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne gave a speech on 16 May at Korea University in Seoul.

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

  • 1948 Olympics and Cold War online exhibition

    The Foreign Office Historians have launched their latest online exhibition, which looks at the 1948 Olympics held in London and examines how the Cold War was played out at the Games.

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