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  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Libya, North Africa, Commonwealth Day, Olympics, travel advice and a Royal visit were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on UN vote on Libya no fly zone

    "We have been clear that the world would not accept Qadhafi’s brutality against his own people."

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

  • Enhancing UK-US Business links

    Foreign Office Minister for North America Alistair Burt welcomed Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to the Foreign Office.

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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

  • Minister for Europe meets Moldovan Deputy Foreign Minister

    Minister for Europe, David Lidington MP, met the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova, Andrei Popov on 18 March.

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

  • Japan earthquake: Foreign Office update

    The latest Foreign Office update on our consular effort in Japan to assist British nationals.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns the violence in Yemen

    "Violence only undermines the opportunities for dialogue between the parties in Yemen."

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

  • Congratulating Norouz - Iranian New Year

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt offers best wishes to those celebrating Norouz, the ancient ceremony which marks the new year for Iranians and several other nations in the region.

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

  • Prime Minister statement on the UN Security Council Resolution on Libya

    PM David Cameron statement to the House of Commons following the UN Security Council adoption of Resolution 1973 (2011) on Libya.

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

  • Energising local economies: partnerships for prosperous communities

    Lord Howell spoke about the role of The Commonwealth Local Government Forum in promoting local democracy and the core values of the Commonwealth in a speech on 18 March.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on UN vote on Libya no-fly zone

    The UN Security Council voted last night for a no-fly zone to be imposed over Libya. Ten votes were in favour, five abstained and none were against. The UK took the lead in drafting the resolution and was a co-sponsor.

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

  • Irish troops in Helmand mark St Patrick's Day

    Troops from the 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment and the Irish Guards serving in Afghanistan marked St Patrick's Day in Helmand yesterday.

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

  • Military personnel honoured at Combined Services Sports Awards

    Servicemen and women who have excelled in sports over the past year were recognised at the 25th anniversary of the Combined Services Sports Awards, held at the RAF Club in London this week. Report by Leigh Hamilton.

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

  • Defence Chief told to prepare to enforce UN resolution on Libya

    Prime Minister David Cameron has said that he and Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox have now instructed the Chief of the Defence Staff to work urgently with our allies to put in place the appropriate military measures to enforce…

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

  • Innovative Defence kit showcased during National Science and Engineering Week

    A new form of armoured netting which can stop rocket-propelled grenades damaging vehicles was one of the items showcased at an event to mark National Science and Engineering Week.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on deteriorating situation in Cote d'Ivoire

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has today made a statement in response to the killing of more than 25 people in the Cote d'Ivoire.

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

  • Creating the most entrepreneurial decade

    Thanks for the kind introduction. I value a long and good relationship with the FSB. And I can assure you that as a Business minister my top…

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

  • Government bins business red tape

    In a speech to the Federation of Small Businesses in Liverpool, Mark Prisk revealed Business Secretary Vince Cable’s plans for a range of measures…

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

  • Feed-in Tariffs: Written Ministerial Statement by Gregory Barker

    I am today announcing a consultation as part of the fast-track review of Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) for small scale low-carbon electricity generation…

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

  • Greg Barker outlines proposals to protect green electricity scheme

    Reduced tariffs for over-50kW solar Increased support for farm-scale anaerobic digestion Proposals to reduce the financial…

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