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  • Press briefing: morning 19 August 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Gibraltar, David Miranda, lobbying, the Prince of Wales, fracking, families, Scotland and drugs.

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

  • Gibraltar border: Prime Minister calls President Barroso

    The PM phoned President Barroso earlier today to raise his concerns about the situation at the Spain-Gibraltar border.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls Spanish Foreign Minister Garcia-Margallo

    William Hague and Spanish Foreign Minister confirm commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the dispute at the Spain/Gibraltar border.

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

  • RFA ship targets drug suppliers

    Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ship Wave Knight has helped to seize a go-fast craft suspected of carrying narcotics in the central Caribbean.

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

  • British Indian Ocean Territory policy review

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has announced Government’s intention to commission new feasibility study into resettlement of BIOT.

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

  • Minister for Europe condemns “serious incident” in Gibraltar

    David Lidington has protested to the Spanish Minister for the European Union after allegations of shots fired in British territorial waters.

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

  • Press conference: Prime Minister at end of G8 Summit

    The Prime Minister’s closing press conference at the G8 Summit, Lough Erne on 18 June 2013.

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

  • Governor addresses Caribbean Association of Insurance Regulators

    On behalf of the Turks and Caicos FInancial Services Commission, Governor Ric Todd, welcomed conference delegates to the Islands this week:

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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

  • UK showing leadership in sustainable fishing around South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds comments on fish stocks around South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands.

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

  • Strengthening environmental protection for South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds welcomes additional measures to safeguard Marine Protected Areas.

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

  • European Court of Human Rights’ decision on Chagossian Case

    The Foreign Secretary has commented on the European Court of Human Rights’ decision on the Chagos Islanders v. the United Kingdom case.

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

  • Overseas Territories: Joint Ministerial Council

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated parliament on the first Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meeting.

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

  • Queen Elizabeth Land

    The Foreign Secretary has announced that the southern part of British Antarctic Territory has been named Queen Elizabeth Land.

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

  • Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visits the Foreign Office

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the Foreign Office.

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

  • Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council agree joint communiqué

    The Joint Ministerial Council closed today with the agreement of a joint communiqué which sets out priority issues.

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

  • UK and Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council

    The Joint Ministerial Council on the 4-5 December brings together political leaders from the Overseas Territories and UK Ministers to work together on several issues including strengthening economies and the environment.

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

  • Owen Paterson in China: diary of a trade mission

    Find out how Owen Paterson's trade mission in China went

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

  • Overseas Territories flags flown for the first time in Parliament Square

    Today, for the first time, the 16 flags of the Overseas Territories are being flown in Parliament Square, alongside the flags of the Crown Dependencies, to mark a state occasion.

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

  • Government launches new environment and climate fund for the UK’s Overseas Territories

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has welcomed the launch of the new Overseas Territories Environment and Climate Fund.

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