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  • Minister welcomes progress in Lithuania on compensation for seized Jewish properties

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has welcomed the approval of the first stage of a draft law which is going through the Lithuanian parliament to give financial compensation to the Jewish communities.

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

  • Foreign Office launches “Going for Green – Britain’s 2012 Dream”

    Foreign Secretary William Hague hosted the public premiere of our documentary film and launched the Public Diplomacy strategy for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • Zeinab Badawi on freedom of expression in the UK

    In a Foreign Office film launched on the 5th of November, the Sudanese-born BBC World News anchor celebrates the liberties we enjoy in Britain, considering them real cornerstones of democracy.

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

  • "I have deep concern at the ongoing harrassment of Baha'is in Iran"

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt met with leaders of the Baha'i community on 9 November.

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

  • Minister for Africa congratulates Tanzania on "largely peaceful" elections

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has spoken following the elections which were held in Tanzania on 31 October.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister "deeply saddened" by loss of life following a plane crash in Cuba

    Minister for the Carribean Jeremy Browne has extended sympathies to those affected by last week's fatal plane crash in Cuba.

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

  • Turkish President visits the UK

    President Gül of Turkey is visiting the UK this week. He is here to receive the 2010 Chatham House International Statesman Prize from HM The Queen.

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

  • "UK's retreat from Latin America is over"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has called a halt to Britain's diplomatic decline in Latin America and promised to seize opportunities for political cooperation and trade and investment.

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

  • Prime Minister David Cameron arrives in China

    Today the UK Prime Minister David Cameron arrives in China to lead the largest UK China Summit in history. The centrepiece of visit will be the Summit between the Prime Minister and Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday.

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

  • Human rights in Libya: The UK's statement to the UN Human Rights Council

    The UK expressed concern about restrictions on freedom of expression and association in Libya, and in particular, reports of the arrest and detention of 20 journalists in the statement on 9 November.

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

  • Britain and Latin America: historic friends, future partners

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the UK's relationship with Latin America in his Canning Lecture on 9 November.

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

  • Minister for Africa "welcomes" final report from election observers in Ethiopia

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham described the European Union Observers report "as fair, balanced and credible" following elections in Ethiopia on 23 May.

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

  • Israeli settlements: "extremely disappointing and unhelpful"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague commented after the announcement yesterday that a further 1,352 housing units would be constructed in East Jerusalem settlements.

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

  • Rally racing in North and West Africa - know the risks

    If you’re taking part in cross country rallies through West or North Africa, you should be aware of the high risk of kidnapping or terrorist attacks.

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

  • Changes to passport applications for British nationals living abroad

    If you live abroad the way you obtain a passport, and where you need to apply, is changing.

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

  • Prime Minister calls for stronger relationship with China

    UK firms should seek to explore opportunities for expanding their business in China, the world’s second largest economy and the UK ’s ninth largest export market, Prime Minister David Cameron said today.

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

  • Minister for Africa "welcomes final result" in Zanzibar elections

    "I hope that these elections will come to represent a new beginning for Zanzibar" said Foreign Office Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham.

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

  • Tropical storm Tomas continues to affect travel

    British nationals planning to travel to St Lucia are advised to check with their tour operator before travelling. Those travelling independently should try to speak to their airlines directly before going to the airport.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: "Flawed election in Burma does not represent progress"

    "The British Government will stand by the people of Burma and will continue to maintain pressure on the regime until we see real progress on democracy, governance and human rights".

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

  • Foreign Office Minister on Burma : "these are not free, fair, open elections"

    Minister for South East Asia and Far East Jeremy Browne discusses Burma's elections on BBC News.

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