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  • Afghanistan, Middle East and North Africa, Iran and Somalia discussed in Brussels

    EU Foreign Ministers met in Brussels on 14-15 November to discuss Afghanistan, Middle East and North Africa, Iran and Somalia. Minister for Europe David Lidington reported the outcome to Parliament.

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

  • The business of diplomacy

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the Confederation of British Industry Annual Conference on 21 November.

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

  • "We must make sure that Afghanistan is strong enough to protect its own national security, and through that, our own"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague addressed the NATO Parliamentary Assembly on 21 November.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits International Criminal Court

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham said that the ICC's swift action on Libya complemented other international efforts and showed the ICC’s relevance: "It proved that those who commit crimes against humanity h…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister commends constructive talks with China

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne met influential figures and supported British business interests in a week long trip to China.

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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 comments on Iran nuclear resolution

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governor's latest resolution on Iran.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes UN resolution on Libya

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt welcomes the UN General Assembly Resolution which reinstates Libya as a member of the UN Human Rights Council.

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

  • International Climate Action

    Round-up of international climate news this week from the UK Government.

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

  • Pupils take on an international challenge in EU Mock Council

    Students represent EU States and Institutions in a debate on the Arab spring and the economic challenges facing Europe.

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

  • Foreign Office podcast remembers the historic reburial of Imre Nagy

    On 16 June 1989, British Ambassador Greg Dorey was one of 200,000 people present in Heroes Square in Budapest, Hungary, to witness the reburial ceremonies of Imre Nagy and his fellow martyrs.

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

  • The Arab Spring and the UK's role

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt addressed Arab leaders and community leaders at an event in London held in association with the International Arab Charity.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits rural China

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne visited Zhongfeng Township in Sichuan Province to broaden the UK's work with regions outside of the country's central cities.

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

  • Travel update: Astonbury Limited ceases trading

    Astonbury Limited, trading as Skyjet and Skyjet Travel have ceased trading with immediate affect. The Civil Aviation Authority have published information for travellers.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Libya

    The Hon Dominic Asquith CMG has been appointed as Her Majesty's Ambassador to Libya.

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

  • UK congratulates Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on re-election as President of Liberia

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham said he looks forward to a constructive and productive working relationship with President Sirleaf and her Government.

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

  • Securing our future

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the role of secret intelligence in foreign policy in a speech on 16 November.

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

  • Floods in Thailand - latest advice

    The Foreign Office no longer advises against all but essential travel to the 22 provinces in Thailand (including Bangkok) identified by the Thai authorities as affected by flooding.

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

  • British passport 'smart' application form launched

    A new British passport form has been produced with the aim of reducing the amount of applications rejected because the application is filled out incorrectly.

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

  • Prime Minister announces conference on Somalia

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that the UK will host a conference in London on Somalia in 2012 to pull together international effort.

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