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In Lebanon
  • Britain to give over $120 million to back Lebanese stability

    The UK is delivering a five-point stability package, says British Ambassador Tom Fletcher after meeting President Sleiman and Speaker Berri

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

  • UK backs project to end modern day slavery for girls and women

    The new Work in Freedom programme will protect those at risk of being trafficked for domestic work or garment-making in South Asia

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East and North Africa

    The Foreign Secretary has made a statement on the UK's response to events in the Middle East and North Africa including Egypt and Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist bombing in Beirut

    Foreign Secretary calls on all parties to work together in wake of Beirut bombing, and prevent extremists and terrorists undermining peace.

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

  • Chief of the Defence Staff visits Lebanon

    The Chief of the Defence Staff has visited Lebanon to discuss ways in which the UK can strengthen its defence relationship with the country.

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

  • British Chief of Defence Staff visits Lebanon

    Chief of Defence Staff discusses UK support to the Lebanese Armed Forces

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

  • Princess Yachts: boosting bilateral business

    One of the UK’s most luxurious brands, Princess Yachts, celebrates its 100th delivery in Lebanon

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

  • Foreign Office Minister concerned by violence in Saida, Lebanon

    Alistair Burt offers condolences to families of those killed and reiterates support for Lebanese Armed Forces.

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

  • UK retail boost - M&S open in Beirut

    Iconic British brand Marks & Spencer celebrates the upcoming launch of its store with a fashion show at British Ambassador's residence

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

  • UK expresses concern over Syrian crisis

    Fletcher meets Mikati and discusses grave regional situation, and its impact on Lebanon

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

  • Queen's Birthday Party in Beirut

    A QBP celebration in style and in the spirit of Corporate Social Responsibility and humanitarian assistance.

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

  • London 2012 Olympic Legacy exhibition in the heart of Beirut

    British Ambassador Tom Fletcher opened an art exhibition marking the legacy of the London 2012 games that will go on for decades.

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

  • British Airways returns to Lebanon

    Celebrating its successful six month return to Lebanon, British Airways held a ceremony hosted by British Ambassador to Lebanon Tom Fletcher

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

  • FCO Minister concerned by fighting in Northern Lebanon

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt calls for immediate end to violence in Tripoli

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

  • Samantha Cameron visits women and children caught up in the Syria conflict

    Ambassador Fletcher and Save the Children Ambassador Samantha Cameron visited Syrian refugees in Lebanon.

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

  • World Press Freedom Day in Beirut

    Ambassador Fletcher and Minister Burt marked World Press Freedom Day in a video message from Beirut

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

  • FCO Minister Alistair Burt visits Lebanon

    During his visit Alistair Burt announced UK support to the Lebanese parliamentary elections and visited the offices of the UNHRC.

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

  • General, Foreign & Defence Foreign Affairs Councils: 22-23 April

    Foreign Officer Minister, David Lidington, updated Parliament on the General Affairs, Foreign Affairs & Defence Foreign Affairs Councils.

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

  • Joumblatt in Northern Ireland: Lessons in dialogue and patience

    Walid Joumblatt visited Northern Ireland for two days, accompanied the British Ambassador to Lebanon Tom Fletcher CMG.

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

  • Ambassador Fletcher hosts a charity fundraiser

    British Ambassador Tom Fletcher hosted an open-house in aid for the Father Roberts School for the Deaf

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