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  • Palliative care expert says “healthcare is at the heart of British society”

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, German Dr Claudia Bausewein discusses the UK’s leadership in palliative care.

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

  • Foreign office launches new podcast series on human rights

    The first episode in our new audio series focuses on freedom of expression in Burma, featuring excerpts from the film ‘This Prison Where I Live’ and interviews with Director Rex Bloomstein.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks International Day of Democracy

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has given a statement to mark International Day of Democracy on September 15 2011.

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

  • British Defence Secretary statement on Kabul incident

    “It is very clear that this was a concerted attempt to disrupt the successful transition. It was designed to disturb the Afghan people’s state and the ability of the Afghan National Security Forces, and it will be unsuccessf…

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

  • Foreign Secretary gives response to Foreign Affairs Committee report on human rights

    The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs William Hague has today laid the Foreign & Commonwealth Office's response to the latest report from the Foreign Affairs Committee on the FCO's human rights work.

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

  • UK and China: Partners for growth

    Foreign Secretary William Hague addressed the UK-China Leadership Forum in London on 14 September.

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

  • Royal Navy Observer clocks up 6,000 helicopter flying hours

    Fleet Air Arm Lieutenant Commander Joe Harper clocked up his six-thousandth helicopter flying hour whilst taking off at night from HMS Daring…

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

  • Armed Forces online mental health forum launched

    From today, Wednesday 14 September, online well-being network Big White Wall is equipped to support the mental health needs of the Armed Forces…

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

  • New armour steel showcased at DSEi

    A new high-performance armour steel that will be used to protect vehicles on the front line was showcased at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) event today.

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

  • RAF Tornados destroy former regime vehicles in Libya

    During an armed reconnaissance patrol over Sebha in southern Libya yesterday morning, Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s located a number of former regime armoured vehicles occupying dug-in positions near the town.

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

  • HMS Scott ready to deploy

    The Royal Navy's deep-water ocean survey vessel HMS Scott has returned to sea and is ready to deploy following a maintenance and training period.

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

  • Award for Chair of Intellectual Property Institute

    In a ceremony in Berlin, the State Secretary of the Federal Minister of Justice, Dr Birgit Grundmann, made particular mention of Alison Brimelow…

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

  • Candidate for Technology Strategy Board Chair post announced

    The present Chair, Graham Spittle, steps down at the end of November having served as Chair of both the advisory and executive Technology Strategy…

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

  • David Willetts reappoints Arts and Humanities Research Council chair

    David Willetts said: “I am delighted that Sir Alan has agreed to remain as Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council until 30 November…

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

  • A vision of our electric future: What might Britain's new pylons look like?

    Six Pylon Design Competition finalists unveiled The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP opens pylon design display at the V&A’s London Design…

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

  • Pylon Design Competition finalists unveiled; LIVE BLOG from the event

    Six Pylon Design Competitions finalists to be unveiled Replay the DECC live blog from the event including all the presentations…

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

  • September Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    The Secretary of State says the drop in unemployment in the latest official figures shows the UK Government is making "the decisions that create jobs in the long-term"

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

  • Suffolk and Rutland get the go-ahead for superfast broadband roll-out

    ‘Superfast broadband is essential for economic growth’ says Jeremy Hunt

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

  • Paralympic sculpture presented to competition winner

    Culture Secretary presents bronze of Paralympic sprinter Libby Clegg in Trafalgar Square.

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

  • Suffolk and Rutland get the go-ahead for superfast broadband roll-out

    Plans to roll-out superfast broadband across Suffolk and Rutland have been given the go-ahead.

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