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  • UK: a must-see destination

    Britain aims to bring in an extra one million overseas visitors a year, two billion more in visitor spending in the UK and create 50,000 new jobs.

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

  • Britain is a great place to do business

    British High Commissioner to New Zealand Vicki Treadell wants to engage with the modern generation of New Zealanders, and help them make a connection with the UK.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister 'deeply saddened' by attack on church in Egypt

    An explosion killed and injured worshippers at a church in the northern city of Alexandria yesterday.

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

  • New Year's eve bombings in Abuja, Nigeria

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne condemns attacks.

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

  • UK calls on Russia to respect the principles of justice

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following the sentencing of Mikhail Khodorkovsky in Russia on 30 December.

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

  • UK 'strongly regrets' Belarus decision on OSCE Mission

    Minister for Europe, David Lidington, has issued the following statement tonight.

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

  • UK requests withdrawal of Cote d'Ivoire Ambassador

    The Foreign Office has informed Mr Philippe D Djangone-Bi that, as of 31 December 2010, he is no longer the Ambassador for Cote d’Ivoire to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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

  • Disruption to travel across Europe

    Following severe weather, some flights may be subject to delays. Passengers are advised to check with their airline before travelling to the airport.

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

  • UK condemns Iran executions

    Statement following the execution of Ali Saremi and Ali Akbar Siyadat in Iran on Tuesday 28 December.

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

  • Don't cut corners with travel insurance on your 2011 holiday

    As British nationals seek to get a good deal on their next trip abroad the Foreign Office warns of the dangers of not being adequately prepared.

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

  • UK 'deeply concerned' about the political crisis in Cote d'Ivoire

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented on the ongoing political crisis in Cote d'Ivoire

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

  • Terrorist attack in Pakistan

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has condemned the 'appalling attack' today on refugees in Khar, Pakistan.

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

  • Christmas around the world with the Foreign Office

    Foreign Office staff around the world have spent time helping local charities this Christmas, giving under-privileged children from Ecuador to Lagos fun and food this festive season.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Christmas message

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague says Christmas is a time that reminds us of 'our common human values'.

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

  • Jeremy Browne welcomes UN vote

    The Foreign Office Minister has welcomed the UN vote restoring the reference to sexual orientation to the UN resolution on extra-judicial killings.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes ratification of New START treaty

    Commenting on the ratification of the New START treaty between the United States and Russia, Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

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

  • Hungary and media freedom

    Foreign Office reponds to reports about media freedom in Hungary

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia

    Mrs Marianne Young has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia.

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

  • Industrial action at Portugal's airports

    Baggage handlers and check-in staff call off the strike scheduled for the Christmas period.

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

  • South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: Five year strategy published

    The UK has just published a 5-year strategy for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.

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