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  • Minister for the Middle East condemns bombing in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has spoken after a bomb attack this morning on a military parade in Mahabad, north-western Iran.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister will announce the UK global efforts to combat malaria

    The UK will help halve the number of deaths caused by malaria in at least ten African countries by 2015, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will announce today.

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

  • UK launches new research programme to tackle malnutrition

    International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell says nutrition is set to be a major focus of the UK’s efforts to improve the health of women and children in the developing world

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

  • UK hails ‘unprecedented’ summit plan commitment to save 16 million women and children

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said the UK Government has shifted its development focus to put women and children at the heart of its policies.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls on Iran to engage in real negotiation about nuclear programme

    Speaking Wednesday after meeting with E3+3 foreign ministers in New York, Foreign Secretary William Hague made clear that the international community was united in calling for Iran to adhere to its international obligations …

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

  • Foreign Secretary hopes problems facing Games are resolved

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague's comments come as concerns are raised over preparations ahead of the New Delhi Commonwealth Games.

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

  • Energy in a low carbon economy: New roles for Governments and markets

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell has delivered a speech at the British Institute of Energy Economics 8th Academic Conference.

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

  • "UK economy is open for business and determined to go from strength to strength"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech to business leaders at the City Week Conference on Monday 20 September.

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

  • Britain's commercial relationship with the United States

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech to the British American Business International Advisory Board at the New York Stock Exchange.

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

  • World leaders meet for Millennium Development Goals Summit

    The UK is prioritising maternal and child health at the Millennium Goals Development Summit.

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

  • Two Ghanaians learn from the UK's Crown Prosecution Service

    The British High Commission in Ghana together with the Crown Prosecution Service Criminal Justice Advisor organised a three week internship for two Ghanaians.

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

  • Strikes in France and Spain

    Strikes in France on 23 September and in Spain on 29 September are likely to affect domestic and international travel.

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

  • UN General Assembly opens with discussion on development goals

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Foreign Secretary William Hague have arrived in New York for the opening of the 65th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

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

  • History of the Secret Intelligence Service published

    The most detailed and authoritative history of the first forty years (1909-1949) of the Secret Intelligence Service, MI6, is published today.

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

  • Prime Minister pays tribute to British troops in Sangin

    Prime Minister David Cameron has paid tribute to the "huge achievements" made by British troops in Sangin Province in Afghanistan.

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

  • Silver success for English women boxers in World Championships

    Barbados hosted the Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA) world championships recently.

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

  • Sudan Troika recognises progress on referendum preparations and calls for further efforts

    The Sudan Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) have issued the following statement calling for further efforts from Comprehensive Peace Agreement parties.

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

  • Elections postponed in Turks and Caicos Islands

    On Monday 20th September Henry Bellingham announced the postponement of the elections scheduled for July 2011 in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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

  • HMA William Patey interviewed on Radio 4

    HMA William Patey interviewed on Radio 4

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

  • Afghan Election Observation

    Richard O’Hara’s observations from Kabul

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