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  • Travel health advice on measles

    Foreign travel is one of the main reasons for cases of measles in the UK.

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

  • Promoting British interests in Africa

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham is promoting British interests in Africa during a 10 day visit that will span five countries.

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

  • Volcanic ash cloud: Travel advice

    Passengers are still advised to remain in close contact with their airlines and travel agents for the most up to date news on the status of their flights.

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

  • Mladic arrest: an important moment for international justice

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said Mladic's arrest serves as a warning to members of regimes around the world who are considering committing crimes against humanity.

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

  • Minister for Europe calls on Georgian Government to investigate violent protests

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has spoken after demonstrations against Georgian Independence Day celebrations turned violent on 26 May.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for the release of all political prisoners in Belarus

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the sentences passed against former presidential candidates in Belarus.

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

  • London festival of contemporary Arab culture

    London is set to host the city's first ever celebration of contemporary culture from across the Arab world.

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

  • Promoting the UK's International Energy Strategy

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell is visiting the Gulf next week to strengthen the UK's relationship with Gulf countries on energy issues.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister calls on Iran to release opposition politicians

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the continued detention of opposition politicians in Iran.

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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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    President Obama, Libya and Japan where amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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

  • Bonnie Greer on London as a ‘hub city’ representing all corners of the world

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, playwright, novelist and commentator Bonnie Greer talks about uncovering her true heritage at the British Museum.

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

  • Foreign Office pays tribute to UN peacekeepers

    The Head of the Foreign Office’s Conflict Department, Conrad Bailey, laid a wreath at the Cenotaph today to commemorate those who have lost their lives whilst serving in United Nations peacekeeping missions.

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

  • UK Government announces support to Auschwitz-Birkenau foundation

    The Government has announced a £2.1m contribution to the preservation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp to help ensure the lessons of Auschwitz live on.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets HRH The Crown Prince of Bahrain

    Foreign Secretary William Hague raised UK concerns in his meeting with the Crown Prince of Bahrain on 25 May.

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

  • Foreign Office concern at being denied Consular access to detainees in Eritrea

    The Foreign Office continues to call on the Eritrean government to adhere to its obligations under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.

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

  • Ratko Mladic arrested in Serbia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague congratulates Serbian authorities on arrest of Ratko Mladic, the former Chief of Staff of the Bosnian Serb Army.

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

  • Prime Minister attends G8 Summit

    Prime Minister David Cameron has arrived at the G8 Summit in Deauville, France where with other world leaders he will discuss issues such as the Arab Spring, partnership with African nations and climate change.

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

  • Foreign Secretary "appalled" at situation in Yemen

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the violence in Yemen, and reiterated the UK's call to President Saleh to sign the peace agreement offered by the Gulf Cooperation Council.

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

  • UK pledges support for political and economic reform in the Middle East

    Foreign Secretary: "This is a crucial moment for the people of the Middle East and North Africa and the UK will rise to the challenge of meeting our responsibility to support them."

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