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  • Hiroshima and Nagasaki Peace Ceremonies

    The UK will be represented at this year’s ceremonies on 6 and 9 August.

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

  • PM and Pakistan President agree to strengthen ties

    The Prime Minister and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari have pledged to increase cooperation between the UK and Pakistan on economic development, security and cultural issues, at a meeting at Chequers earlier today.

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

  • Trade and the Commonwealth top the agenda in New Zealand

    Lord Howell arrived in New Zealand today for two days of discussions following a series of meetings with heads of state at the Pacific Islands Forum in Vanuatu.

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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 news from the Foreign Office and its network of missions around the world.

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

  • Jeremy Browne visits South America

    Minister Jeremy Browne is visiting Colombia and Chile to boost British business.

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

  • New UK help for victims of Pakistan floods

    The UK Development Secretary, Andrew Mitchell, has announced that the UK is sending 2,000 all-weather tents to flood-affected districts in Pakistan.

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

  • Keeping tradition, anonymous donor marks Seven Years' War with bouquet of red roses

    The six red roses were delivered anonymously to the British Consulate-General in Chicago today.

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

  • PM calls on Italian counterpart

    Prime Minister David Cameron has travelled to Rome to meet his Italian counterpart Silvio Berlusconi.

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

  • Appointment of EU Special Representative for Sudan

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has spoken about the appointment of Dame Rosalind Marsden, former British Ambassador to Sudan, as the EU Special Representative for Sudan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates Kenyans on referendum outcome

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has congratulated the people of Kenya on their recent referendum which has approved a new constitution for the country.

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

  • UK statement on UN Inquiry into Gaza flotilla and today's clashes on Israeli-Lebanon border

    The Foreign Office has issued a statement following the UN Secretary-General's announcement of a panel of inquiry into the interception of the Gaza flotilla on 31 May, and today's clashes on the Israel-Lebanon border.

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

  • Papal visit: media accreditation is now open

    Media accreditation for the UK Papal visit from 16-19 September is now open.

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

  • Birthday wishes and messages of support reach pro-democracy supporters in Rangoon

    British Ambassador to Burma, Andy Heyn has handed 120 pages of birthday messages for Aung San Suu Kyi to her representatives in Rangoon.

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

  • UK supports young Iraqi musicians

    The British Council and Foreign and Commonwealth Office are supporting this year's National Youth Orchestra of Iraq summer school in Erbil.

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

  • Forest fires burning in Russia

    Several regions in Russia are experiencing forest and peat fires.

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

  • Nick Clegg hails transformation in Afghanistan

    The Deputy Prime Minister has hailed the “transformation of the military effort” in Afghanistan.

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

  • UK reaffirms commitment to South Pacific region at Pacific Islands Forum

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell arrived today in Port Vila, Vanuatu, for this year’s Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).

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

  • Foreign Secretary and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister look to the future

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and the Foreign Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, met today on the 20th anniversary of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.

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

  • UK Minister welcomes Zanzibar referendum outcome

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham welcomes decision by voters to pave way for coalition government.

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

  • UK working with Africa

    Henry Bellingham visited Africa for the African Union Summit and discussions with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Sudan and Kenya.

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