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  • Building stability in Helmand, Afghanistan

    Paul Amato, Deputy Head of Mission at the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction team, has visited Musa Qala to hear about progress there.

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

  • Strengthening UK ties with the Netherlands

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Minister for Europe David Lidington met with the Dutch Foreign Minister Uri Rosenthal today.

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

  • Minister defends need for private space in diplomacy in the Internet age

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt argued the case for the FCO’s digital engagement activities during a Westminster Hall debate, whilst emphasising the need for certain diplomatic communications to remain private.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses UK concern following Belarus elections

    I urge the Belarusian authorities to ensure that all detainees are given access to adequate medical care and legal representation'

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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 Trinidad and Tobago

    Mr Arthur Snell has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s High Commissioner to the Republic of Rwanda

    Mr Benedict Llewellyn-Jones OBE will succeed Mr Nicholas Cannon OBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.

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

  • Westminster Hall debate: Effects on Diplomacy of Internet Technologies

    Full text of the Westminster Hall debate on the effect of the Internet on diplomacy and the work of the Foreign Office. Includes Hansard references.

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

  • Foreign Secretary says cooperation with France makes a vital contribution to Foreign Office priorities

    Foreign Secretary William Hague yesterday met his new French counterpart, Madame Michele Alliot-Marie.

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

  • PM lights up Olympic Stadium

    Prime Minister David Cameron has joined local school children to officially turn on the lights at the Olympic Stadium for first time.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes formation of Iraqi Government

    Commenting on the news of the approval of Iraq’s Cabinet, Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Bulgaria

    Mr Jonathan Allen has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary pays tribute to journalist Brian Hanrahan

    The BBC correspondent has died aged 61 after a short battle with cancer.

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

  • HRH the Duke of York visits UK effort in Helmand

    His Royal Highness the Duke of York has visited the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team in Lashkar Gah as part of a visit to southern Afghanistan.

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

  • Industrial action in Greece

    Due to industrial action on 20-24 December public transport in the Athens region will be disrupted.

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

  • Minister for Europe condemns Belarus election violence

    After the Belarus elections the United Kingdom calls on the Government of Belarus to apply the rule of law impartially and effectively.

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

  • "A huge number of crises to deal with simultaneously in the world"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the areas of concern, and the direction of foreign policy in the coming months.

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

  • European leaders call for EU budget cap

    Prime Minister David Cameron and other European leaders have called for a real-terms freeze in the EU budget for 2014-2020.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    News from 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

  • Camila Batmanghelidjh on the compassion of the British public and their love of the eccentric

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, the Iranian-born Founder and Director of Kids Company highlights the unique attributes that have enabled the charity to become so successful.

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers foreign policy questions on Twitter

    Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions about his first six months at the Foreign Office on 16 December via Twitter.

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