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  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes creation of the Linda Norgrove Foundation

    The Linda Norgrove Foundation is a new grant giving trust which provides funding for women, families and children in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister "extremely concerned" about disruptions to the Special Tribunal in Lebanon

    Following reports from Lebanon this week that indicated that investigators from the Special Tribunal for Lebanon were attacked and prevented from carrying out their work, Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has issued a st…

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

  • The Single Market is “essential to this government’s agenda for trade and competitiveness”

    Minister for Europe David Lidington set out how the EU needs to adjust in order to encourage economic recovery in a speech to the Policy Exchange earlier this week.

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

  • Joint Statement on the 2011 EU budget

    Prime Minister David Cameron and the leaders of 10 other EU Countries have signed a statement calling the proposed EU budget increases unacceptable.

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

  • European Council concludes in Brussels

    Prime Minister David Cameron represented the UK at the European Council on 28-29 October.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister honours anti-piracy Merchant Navy Officers

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham congratulated 12 Merchant Navy Liaison Officers for their work against piracy at an event at the British Chamber of Shipping on Thursday 28 October.

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

  • "Britain's secret frontline" MI6 Chief speaks in public for the first time

    Sir John Sawers posed the questions why do we need a secret intelligence service, what value does the UK get from that service, and how can the public have confidence that the work of SIS is both lawful and ethical?

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

  • Emir of Qatar rounds off 3-day State Visit

    His Highness The Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani and his consort Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al-Missned left London this afternoon, ending a 3-day State Visit to the UK.

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

  • EU Budget "deserves the highest priority from the leaders of all member states"

    Minister for Europe David Lidington talks about what the Prime Minister will discuss at the European Council on BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

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

  • Blue Planet Prize: UK winner

    UK climate expert receives award for bridging the science-policy divide on climate change.

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

  • Travel Advice for Champions League and Europa League matches next week

    Manchester United, Rangers, Arsenal and Manchester City are playing in Europe next week. Check our travel advice if you're going to the match.

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

  • Wilton Park dialogues' podcast launched

    Wilton Park, one of the FCO’s executive agencies, has launched a podcast series featuring prominent speakers from their conferences on key international policy challenges.

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

  • Progress in Afghanistan is the "top foreign policy priority for the Government"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that it "remains vital to our national security that Afghanistan be able to maintain its own security to prevent al-Qaeda from returning".

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

  • "It is possible to succeed in Afghanistan"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke to BBC news about progress in Afghanistan following his statement to Parliament earlier today.

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

  • Flight disruption in Finland

    Mechanics' strike causes flight cancellations at Finnish airports

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

  • Celebrating women, peace and security

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has issued a statement on Women in Conflict, to mark the tenth anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.

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

  • State Visit of The Emir of Qatar

    The Queen welcomed The Emir of Qatar and his family as her guests at Windsor Castle today.

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

  • China makes London top for investment

    London maintains its status as top destination for global foreign direct investment.

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

  • UK's dandelion to sow seeds of UK-China links

    The UK Pavilion legacy will see the 60680 spines of the dandelion blown across the length and breadth of the country – and benefit charity.

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

  • Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the UK and the Emir of Qatar

    The UK Prime Minister and the Emir of Qatar met today as part of the Emir's State Visit to the UK.

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