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  • Statement from G8 Foreign Ministers on North Korean launch

    The Foreign Ministers of G8 countries condemn the launch by North Korea, following a meeting in Washington.

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

  • Iran talks: seeking a peaceful and negotiated solution

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt writes ahead of the E3+3 talks with Iran on 14 April: "The onus is on Iran to prove to us it is serious this time".

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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 Office Minister condemns the forcible seizure of power

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham comments on the attempted coup d'etat in Guinea-Bissau.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Cuba

    Mr Tim Cole has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Cuba.

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

  • GREAT campaign launches in Shanghai

    Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt, British Ambassador Sebastian Wood, Vice Mayor Zhao Wen, Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton and renowned basketball player turned businessman Yao Ming attended the launch on the Huangpu Ri…

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

  • Possible strikes in Portugal

    Disruption in air travel expected should strikes proceed as planned. British nationals are advised to keep in touch with their airline or tour operators for more information.

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges Syrian government to honour peace plan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "We need to see visible, verifiable and indisputable signs of change".

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

  • Foreign Secretary attends G8 ministerial meetings

    Foreign Secretary William Hague was in Washington for meetings with other G8 foreign ministers ahead of next month’s G8 summit at Camp David.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses concern at executions in Gaza

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has said he is deeply concerned by the execution of three men on 7 April in Gaza by Hamas.

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

  • GREAT campaign launches in Tokyo

    On 10 April, Culture Minister Jeremy Hunt, Olympic wrestling gold medallist Saori Yoshida and actors Masachika Ichimura and Anne Suzuki launched the GREAT campaign at the iconic Shibuya crossing in Japan's capital.

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

  • Indonesia earthquake - advice for British nationals

    An 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the western coast of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia on 11 April. A tsunami watch for the Indian Ocean region issued immediately after the earthquake struck has now been lifted.

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

  • FCO Minister calls for immediate halt to fighting between Sudan and South Sudan

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham comments on reports of increased fighting in the border area between Sudan and South Sudan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns intensified violence by "doomed" Syrian regime

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the regime should be under no doubt that they will be held account for their actions.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns explosion in Kaduna, Nigeria

    The Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has given a statement on today's bomb attacks in Nigeria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary sends condolences to President Mutharika’s family

    Foreign Secretary William Hague offered his condolences following the death of the Malawian President.

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

  • Temporary closure of British Embassy in Mali

    We have temporarily suspended all in country services immediately, including consular services and withdrawn our staff from our Embassy in Bamako.

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

  • Developing the UK's global reach

    Foreign Secretary William Hague talked about working with the Middle East and plans to develop the UK's global role in his speech to the Lord Mayor's banquet.

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

  • Full UK visa service resumes in Libya

    The UK has announced the re-opening of a full visa service in Libya, after the service closed in February 2011.

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

  • Marking 20 years since the Siege of Sarajevo

    A virtual museum has been launched to mark the 20th anniversary of the beginning of the Siege of Sarajevo.

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