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  • Baroness Warsi welcomes ten new Chevening Scholarships in Islamic Finance

    The British Government today announced ten new Chevening scholarships in Islamic Finance for the academic year 2014/15.

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

  • Government welcomes agreement with Bahraini Higher Education Council

    Agreement between Higher Education Academy & Bahraini Higher Education Council aims to raise quality of teaching in universities in Bahrain

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Prime Minister of Morocco

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague met Mr Abdelilah Benkirane, Prime Minister of Morocco, to discuss the forging of closer economic ties.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 23 October 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Grangemouth, Aung San Suu Kyi, Syria and Sir John Major.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 22 October 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the cabinet meeting, immigration, energy, Facebook, the economy and Syria.

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

  • Minister appalled by attack on Tunisian National Guards

    FCO Minister Hugh Robertson offers UK support for the resumption of the National Dialogue following attack on Tunisian National Guards.

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

  • ‘London 11’ meeting on Syria

    William Hague speaks on behalf of ‘London 11’ after core group of the Friends of Syria and President of National Coalition meet in London.

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

  • Foreign Secretary sends best wishes for Eid al-Adha

    Foreign Secretary sends best wishes to Muslims across the world as they and their families gather to celebrate Eid al-Adha.

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

  • FCO Minister congratulates OPCW on winning Nobel Peace Prize

    Hugh Robertson congratulates the OPCW on winning the Nobel Peace Prize and for its tireless work to rid the world of chemical weapons.

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

  • PM phone call with Prime Minister Zeidan of Libya

    David Cameron called Prime Minister Zeidan to express his support for PM Zeidan's leadership and to welcome his release this morning.

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

  • UK and Romania Renew Strategic Partnership

    UK & Romania to set up dialogue on energy, promote removal of barriers to EU digital single market and cooperation on freedom of movement.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns abduction of Libyan PM

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the abduction of the Libyan Prime Minister in Tripoli this morning.

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

  • Asset Recovery and the G8 Deauville Partnership with Arab Countries in Transition

    The UK's G8 is committed to support the recovery of stolen assets for the Arab Countries in Transition

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

  • Foreign Secretary to appoint non-resident Chargé d’affaires to Iran

    UK and Iran agree steps to improve bilateral relations.

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

  • UK deeply concerned by large-scale violence in Egypt

    UK concerned by violence in Egypt and emphasises the need for an inclusive political process.

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

  • First ever legislative elections in Guinea

    UK welcomes first ever democratic legislative elections in Guinea, which are a big step forward in Guinea’s democratic development.

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

  • British Government condemns bomb attacks in Iraq

    British Government condemns the increasing violence in Iraq and highlights support for efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice

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

  • UK watching court ruling on Muslim Brotherhood closely

    British Government notes developments in Egypt and calls for an inclusive political system and respect for freedom of expression

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

  • Foreign Secretary addresses inaugural International Support Group for Lebanon

    Foreign Secretary: new International Support Group shows int’l community shares vital interest in supporting Lebanon’s hard-won peace.

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

  • Nick Clegg pledges £100 million aid for Syria

    New support from the British people brings UK total to £500 million, the country's largest ever response to a humanitarian crisis.

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