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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes U Aung Min of Burma

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discusses peace process in Burma with Burmese Minister for the President's Office, U Aung Min.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speech at the Lord Mayor’s Easter Banquet

    Foreign Secretary William Hague delivered a speech on Margaret Thatcher's legacy in world affairs and lessons to be learned from it today.

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

  • British Prime Minister Cameron visits German Chancellor Merkel

    Visit underlines close British-German partnership and co-operation

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

  • School nurses to play a bigger role in improving children’s health

    School nurses will play a bigger and more important role in improving the health of children and young people.

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

  • New interim Directors General appointed

    Two interim Directors General have been appointed to lead the new immigration commands in the Home Office that were announced by the Home Secretary on 26 March.

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

  • British Embassy Havana launches green video competition

    The British Embassy in Havana has launched a green video competition on environment and cities, as part of the British week.

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

  • Huge military exercise underway

    One of the largest military exercises in Europe is underway off the coast of Scotland as Armed Forces personnel test their fighting skills.

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

  • Join the good law conversation

    The government has launched the ‘good law’ initiative to make legislation more accessible and understandable for UK citizens.

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

  • New UK boost to economy and policing in Libya

    New funding from the UK will help train 4000 new police recruits a year and boost the private sector

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

  • Response to the outcome of the European Parliament’s Plenary vote on EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) back-loading proposals

    The EP’s Plenary has rejected the back-loading proposals by a margin of 334-315.

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

  • British High Commission celebrates the 87th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Lahore

    Guests from all over Pakistan gathered in Lahore to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 87th birthday.

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

  • Health and safety remains big priority at East Village

    One million hours have been worked without a reportable accident, as work continues to transform the Olympic and Paralympic Village

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  • Statement by British High Commissioner on Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy was launched by Foreign Secretary William Hague on 15 April.

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

  • Business-friendly regulation scheme extended

    New plans to extend the Primary Authority scheme means firms will benefit from more consistent enforcement of regulation

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

  • Foreign Secretary extends best wishes to Israel on Independence Day

    Foreign Secretary offers best wishes and reflects on strong friendship and shared values as Israel celebrates 65th Independence Day

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

  • British High Commissioner and Gambia Tourism Minister open Fort Bullen Museum

    The British High Commission funded the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) to develop a museum at the site to tell the history of the Fort and the important role it and the UK Royal Navy played in abolishing slavery …

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

  • DFID Research: Human rights and the judiciary process - lessons from Latin America

    The ELLA programme has recently released a video on the significance of judicial involvement in public policies concerning human rights issues in Latin America.

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

  • Up to 10,000 new homes will improve the rental market

    Up to 10,000 new homes for private rent will be underway by 2015, Housing Minister Mark Prisk said today (16 April 2013).

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

  • UK champions a greater role for Commonwealth youth

    Foreign Office Minister attends Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Meeting to discuss involvement of young people in current affairs.

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

  • Quick thinking in the face of the enemy

    A Military Cross winner from last summer's operational tour in Helmand province talks about his experiences.

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