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  • Victim of a forced marriage or know someone who is?

    If you are worried you might be forced into marriage or are worried about a friend or relative call us on 0207 008 0151.

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

  • Foreign policy aims highlighted in The Queen's speech to Parliament

    Her Majesty The Queen set out the foreign policy areas of the Government's work in this Parliament during her speech on 9 May.

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

  • Minister greets Brazilians at successful School Games

    The School Games are in full swing at the Olympic Park, and this morning Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne welcomed young Brazilian athletes and the Brazilian Deputy Ambassador to the stadium.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has marked the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day by recognising the "vital role" played by the staff and volunteers around the world.

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

  • Luxembourgers Doing Business in the UK

    Mr David Lidington, Minister for Europe, opened the seminar and joined the company attendees for the presentations and discussions.

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

  • Minister for Africa reopens British Embassy in Co?te d’Ivoire

    Minister for Africa has reopened the British Embassy in Co?te d’Ivoire during his second visit to the country.

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

  • Madeleine McCann

    Madeleine McCann has been missing from a holiday resort in the Algarve, Portugal, since 3 May 2007

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

  • Foreign Secretary responds to questions on business with South East Asia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague took part in a LinkedIn discussion about UK trade with South East Asia

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

  • Setting up a court in Kabul: "By the time I left, the chief judge was a woman"

    Based in Afghanistan, Katie worked as a project manager heading up a project to set up a court in Kabul. She tells of how women went from cooks and cleaners to lawyers and judges.

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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

  • Foreign Secretary marks World Press Freedom Day

    "We must ensure that both online and offline innovation and free flow of ideas, information and expression are protected" said Foreign Secretary William Hague.

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

  • Foreign Secretary awards Afghanistan Civilian Service Medal

    More than 100 civilians were awarded the first Afghanistan Civilian Service Medals for their dedicated work to bring about a better future for Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister concerned by violence in Egypt

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has called on all involved to show maximum restraint following violence in Cairo.

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

  • Minister for Africa offers condolences after the death of a journalist in Somalia

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has spoken of the ongoing struggle for press freedom around the world after Somali journalist Farhan James Abudlle was killed.

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

  • "British-supported activities have brought and are bringing stability and security to Afghanistan"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the presentation of the Civilian Service Medal for Afghanistan on 3 May.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the swearing in of National League for Democracy MPs in Burma

    Foreign Secretary welcomes the swearing in of National League for Democracy MPs, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, in Burma today

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

  • Foreign Office Minister saddened by loss of life in Indian ferry boat disaster

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has offered condolences to those affected by the sinking of a ferry on the Brahmaputra River in Assam.

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

  • Travelling to Spain? Check your travel plans don't get disrupted

    Visitors to Spain are advised to allow extra time to clear security at airports, ports and border crossings due to additional security around the European Central Bank Summit on 2-4 May.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister referenda on the Guatemala-Belize territorial dispute

    Minister for Latin America Jeremy Browne has welcomed Guatemala and Belize's agreement to hold simultaneous referenda on referring their territorial dispute to the International Court of Justice.

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

  • Demonstrations in Bangladesh: update for British nationals

    Political and other demonstrations can quickly turn violent in Bangladesh.

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