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  • PM: Benefits of 2018 World Cup in England would be felt around the globe

    Ahead of the FIFA vote to decide the World Cup hosts for 2018 and 2022 on 2 December, Prime Minister David Cameron has outlined why he believes a 2018 World Cup in England would be great for football players and fans alike.

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

  • Welcome for UK contribution for Kenya witness relocation fund

    The International Criminal Court is helping to relocate witnesses who may be at risk as a result of investigations into post-election violence in 2007-2008.

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

  • Growth, investments and job creation on the agenda at EU-Africa Summit

    Minister for Africa, Henry Bellingham will represent the British Government at the third European Union-Africa Summit which takes place in Tripoli on 29 and 30 November.

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

  • Foreign Office condemns unauthorised release of US classified information

    Speaking today a Foreign Office spokesperson said: "We condemn any unauthorised release of this classified information, just as we condemn leaks of classified material in the UK.

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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 in London and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • British Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt's visit to Basra

    During a visit to Basra Province yesterday, British Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt met a range of politicians, religious and civil society leaders and businessmen.

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

  • "It is in the national interest of the UK to be a member of the European Union"

    Minister for Europe David Lidington talked about the importance of the EU Bill for safeguarding Parliamentary sovereignty in a speech to the UK Association for European Law on 25 November.

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

  • Don't let your ski trip go downhill!

    Thousands of skiers risk huge medical bills by not getting adequate travel insurance.

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

  • UK and Romania share expertise to help combat child sexual abuse

    British and Romanian experts on child protection, representatives from the Romanian Police, prosecutors, other Government officials and NGOs will examine the role and impact of online environments in child sexual offending.

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

  • Michel Taride on Britain as a central hub for business

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, the French-born President of Hertz International highlights the unique attributes that make the UK such a good place for international businesses.

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

  • UK launches National Action Plan on Women Peace and Security

    On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Foreign Secretary made a statement on the launch of the UK’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on UK and Oman relations

    Britain’s relations with Oman go back centuries. Indeed the first UK agreement with Oman was signed in 1646. The legendary British Admiral Horatio Nelson is said to have visited Muscat when he was a young midshipman in the e…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister's visit to Iraq concludes

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt became the first Foreign Office Minister to visit Iraq since the UK Coalition Government took office in May.

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

  • A roadmap to combating honour-based violence in Iraqi Kurdistan

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt gave his support for a report and action plan to combat honour-based violence commissioned by the Kurdistan Regional Government.

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

  • Royal Visit sees strong reaffirmation of UK-UAE ties

    UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and British Foreign Secretary signed a formal declaration reaffirming the 1971 UK-UAE Friendship Treaty.

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

  • Defence Co-operation

    The Prince Philip and the Crown Prince of Dubai viewed a flyby of UAE and UK fast jets as a part of the UK Royal visit to the UAE.

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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 Singapore

    Mr Antony Phillipson has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore.

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

  • University of Cambridge / UAE University Partnership

    University of Cambridge and UAE University MoU officiated today by HE Dominic Jermey and The Duke of York.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague's speech on UK/UAE Partnership

    Speech by Foreign Secretary William Hague at the UK/UAE Partnership Celebration in Abu Dhabi on Thursday 25 November

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

  • Strengthening the UK's relationship with Somaliland

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham met the President of Somaliland Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud Silanyo in London on 24 November.

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