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  • "No society can address its problems by drawing only on the talents of one of the sexes"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech about the needs of women affected by conflict at an event organised by the No Women No Peace campaign.

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

  • The UK's National Security Strategy

    Foreign Secretary William Hague speaks to the World This Weekend on BBC Radio 4 about the UK's security strategy.

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

  • World Day and European Day Against the Death Penalty

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has issued a statement to mark the World Day and European Day Against the Death Penalty.

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

  • Deep sadness' at death of British aid worker in Afghanistan: Foreign Secretary's statement

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has released a statement on the death of British aid worker Linda Norgrove in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: We must make progress on Middle East Peace Process

    Foreign Secretary William Hague commends the leadership of President Abbas, urges further progress on direct negotiations.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister for Human Rights discusses internet freedom with Facebook executives

    Foreign Office Minister for Human Rights Jeremy Browne met Facebook Marketing Director Randi Zuckerberg to talk about freedom of expression on the internet.

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

  • Stay surf aware in Australia

    Recognising the risks and following simple beach safety rules could save your life.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes proposal to reduce tariffs on Pakistan imports

    The European Commission has adopted a proposal for unilateral suspension of import duties on a number of important export items from Pakistan into the EU.

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

  • UK Ministers celebrate Pride events

    Minister for Europe David Lidington and Minister for Equalities Lynne Featherstone have spoken ahead of Belgrade Pride this Sunday.

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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 and its embassies overseas over the past week.

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

  • Head of the British Diplomatic Service interviewed by Assabah newspaper

    Simon Fraser answered questions from Assabah, a daily Arabic newpaper during a reception held at the British Ambassador Chris O'Connor's Residence.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Sweden

    Mr Paul Johnston has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Sweden.

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

  • Attack on British Embassy vehicle in Yemen

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has described this morning's attack on British Embassy staff as "shameful".

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

  • Head of the British Diplomatic Service visits Algeria

    Head of the British Diplomatic Service Simon Fraser visits Algeria on 3-4 October 2010 on his first overseas trip in the role.

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

  • British Ambassador discusses attack on British Embassy vehicle in Yemen

    Following yesterday's attack on a British Embassy vehicle in Sana'a, British Ambassador to Yemen Tim Torlot discusses the UK Government's work with Yemen.

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

  • British Ambassador speaks after toxic waste disaster in Hungary

    British Ambassador to Hungary Greg Dorey has written to the Mayor of Kolontár to express his condolence to those involved in the red sludge disaster.

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

  • Foreign Secretary pays tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu

    Archbishop Desmond Tutu is stepping down from public life as he celebrates his 79th birthday.

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

  • Minister for Africa discusses future of Sudan with Archbishop of Southern Sudan and Archbishop of Canterbury

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham today met the Archbishop of Southern Sudan, the Most Revd Daniel Deng and the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Right Honourable Dr Rowan Williams for talks on Sudan and next ye…

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

  • Tonga to become the 48th country to contribute to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne met Commander of Tonga Defence Services Brigadier Uta'atu, who was visiting the UK to sign a UK/Tongan Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

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

  • Human Rights in Afghanistan

    British Ambassador speaks at the inauguration of the Afghan Government’s Human Rights Support Unit

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