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  • 24-hour public sector strike in Greece

    A public sector strike in Greece on 7 October is likely to cause travel disruption

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

  • EU Bill to include Parliamentary sovereignty clause

    Lord Howell has published a written Ministerial statement confirming that the EU Bill is to include a clause affirming that ultimate authority remains with Parliament.

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

  • Ethiopian opposition leader released from prison

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has welcomed the release of Ethiopian opposition leader Birtukan Mideska.

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

  • New surf safety campaign

    Surf Life Saving Australia launched its new surf safety campaign yesterday to raise awareness of the Australian surf.

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

  • Stay alert to fraud and financial scams abroad

    Take precautions with credit cards and personal information and beware of the risk of fraud.

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

  • Promoting UK interests in Tunisia

    Head of the British Diplomatic Service Simon Fraser visits Tunisia

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

  • Astrophysicist Giovanna Tinetti on science and the UK

    In a Foreign Office film launched today the Italian astrophysicist talks about Britain's open culture which helps attract the best talent from around the world.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg highlights Burma as key priority for the Asia Europe Meeting

    Writing in the International Herald Tribune, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg described today's Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) as an opportunity to speak with "with one voice against the gross mistreatment of the Burmes…

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

  • UK Government Ministers attend EU Asia Summit

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne are in Brussels today for the start of the two-day EU Asia summit (ASEM).

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

  • Foreign Office announces support for Saudi cultural programme

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office will become a partner to the Painting and Patronage programme for its 10th anniversary.

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

  • Corporate leadership symposium on climate change with HRH The Prince of Wales

    The symposium built on recent discussions by the UK-India Business Leaders Climate Group.

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

  • The Queen's Baton message as delivered by HRH The Prince of Wales at the Commonwealth Games

    HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

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

  • The Prince of Wales wishes IIT Delhi a Happy Birthday

    Prince Charles met a number of scientists during the Golden Jubilee celebration of IIT, Delhi.

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

  • Nigeria celebrates 50 years of independence

    Nigeria celebrates its golden anniversary of independence on 1 October 2010. Foreign Secretary William Hague and Nigerian Foreign Minister H. Odein Ajumogobia recorded a video message to mark the occasion.

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

  • British military training team to train Ukrainian Army personnel

    Military personnel from the British Military Advisory and Training Team will start training officers and senior non-commissioned officers from the 1st Mechanised Battalion of the 30th Mechanised Brigade in Novograd-Volynskiy…

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

  • Increased risk of piracy in the Seychelles

    There is an increased risk of piracy against leisure boats and yachts in waters around the Seychelles.

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

  • Foreign Office bloggers support freedom of speech

    Foreign Office bloggers including Minister for Europe David Lidington have spoken about the importance of free speech following the sentencing of a popular Iranian blogger this week.

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

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina: the path to EU integration

    Joint article by the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom William Hague and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany Dr Guido Westerwelle

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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 this week.

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

  • Foreign Secretary describes bomb attacks in Nigeria as "cowardly and contemptible"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a statement following bombings in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria.

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