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  • GREAT Britain celebrates motorsport at Australian campaign launch

    The UK’s global GREAT campaign, showcasing the best of Britain around the world, launched in Melbourne today.

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

  • British judge joins International Criminal Court

    British judge Howard Morrison was sworn in to the International Criminal Court on 9 March.

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

  • The Queen's Commonwealth Day message

    Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth sent a message to mark Commonwealth Day on 12 March.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister urges restraint in Gaza and southern Israel

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt 'deeply concerned' by the recent increase of violence in Gaza and southern Israel.

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

  • UK and Latin America: Partners for prosperity

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne will visit Chile, Colombia and Peru to promote the work of the UK amongst its overseas partners.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses concern at human rights situation in Iran

    The UN Human Rights Council is today discussing the Special Rapporteur’s report on human rights in Iran.

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

  • UK celebrates Commonwealth Day

    "The Commonwealth and its networks are a force for good, based on strong values, which can help deliver prosperity and enrich the livelihoods of all"

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

  • Foreign Office publishes results of public consultation on the Overseas Territories

    The Foreign Office has announced the results of the public consultation to inform the development of the Government's new strategy for the Overseas Territories.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister notes the UN's "harrowing" report on Syrian abuses

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said that there should be no impunity for those who commit atrocities as the UN Human Rights Council discussed Syria.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister arrives in Egypt

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has arrived in Egypt for a two day visit to the country.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Ireland

    Mr Dominick John Chilcott CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Ireland in succession to Mr Julian King CMG CVO who has transferred to another appointment.

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

  • The situation in the Middle East: challenges and opportunities

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said it is time for the UN Security Council to show unity and leadership when he spoke about Syria at a debate in New York on 12 March.

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

  • Design Is Great

    Speech by UK High Commissioner at “Revolution By Design” Conference, Delhi, 11 March 2013.

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

  • GREAT campaign launches in Rio de Janeiro

    On his first official visit to Brazil, Prince Harry launched the GREAT campaign in Rio de Janeiro along with Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

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

  • Marking International Women's Day

    Foreign Secretary William Hague paid tribute to those working to advance the human rights of women around the world ahead of International Women's Day.

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

  • UK and Algeria hold high level political talks

    Foreign Office Minister for North Africa Alistair Burt and Algerian Minister Delegate Abdelkader Messahel met in London on 8-9 March for the sixth Annual UK/Algeria high level political talks.

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

  • UK welcomes exports from Gaza to the West Bank

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has welcomed the first transfer of goods from Gaza to the West Bank since 2007.

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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

  • Joint UK-Italian statement on hostage rescue operation in Nigeria

    UK and Italy reaffirmed that they will continue to work together closely in the fight against terrorism and hostage-taking.

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

  • Britain and the quest for influence in a re-shaped EU

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell talked about Britain's role in the EU, and the EU's role in the world when he spoke at the Future of Economic Governance in the EU conference on 8 March.

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