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  • Foreign Office Minister Opens Climate Change Conference

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt welcomes participants to a conference which launches a 3-year initiative aimed at developing legislation to tackle climate change.

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

  • UK concerned about escalation in hostilities in Kachin State, Burma.

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has underlined the UK's concerns about the escalation of violence in Kachin State, Burma.

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

  • Royal Navy teams help prevent tug sinking

    Crews from 2 Royal Navy warships helped prevent a tug from sinking on Sunday night in a dramatic rescue in the English Channel off the Devon coast.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister marks second anniversary of Tunisian revolution

    Foreign Office Minister notes progress in Tunisia's political transition and offers continued UK support for the democratisation process.

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

  • Green Africa Power (GAP)

    How the international climate fund (ICF) is supporting private sector investment in renewable energy in Africa.

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  • Silvopastoral Systems (SPS) Colombia

    How the international climate fund (ICF) is helping promote low carbon agricultural practices and protecting forests in Colombia.

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  • Marine industry to target growth beyond eurozone horizons

    Government and industry-led plan to enhance the global competitiveness of British marine business unveiled at London Boat Show

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

  • FCO Minister answers questions on Syria via Twitter

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt answered your questions on Syria live via Twitter on 14 January.

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

  • UK welcomes return of inspirational doctor to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

    Dr Mukwege, who specialises in treating victims of sexual violence, has returned to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

  • Hugo Swire hails Japan as “our closest partner in Asia”

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire will meet members of the new administration in Japan this week to discuss trade and security issues.

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

  • UK to provide logistical military assistance to Mali

    The UK is to provide logistical military assistance to Mali in order to help control rebel and extremist groups in the north of the country.

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

  • British welcome of Asian business will hasten global economic recovery

    As the Asian Financial Forum begins, Chancellor of the Exchequer sets out progress on RMB work and vision for UK-Asia trade and investment.

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

  • UK and China build resilience to disasters in Asia

    Launch of China-UK project will strengthen regional cooperation on disaster management in Asia.

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

  • Milton Keynes residents now have a say on local growth

    Housing Minister Mark Prisk is pleased to announce the transfer of Homes and Communities Agency functions and assets back to the people of Milton Keynes.

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

  • New motorcycle rules coming into force

    New rules affecting motorcyclists in Great Britain will be introduced from Saturday 19 January 2013.

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  • £125m Green Deal cashback scheme opens

    "Energy saving has never been so attractive" – that’s the message from Edward Davey as he announced the Green Deal Cashback Scheme is open.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister statement on Mali

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated Parliament on Mali.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya

    Mr Michael Aron has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Libya.

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

  • Moore welcomes news of £30m BP contract for Babcock Rosyth

    Michael Moore welcomes announcement that Babcock have won a major subsea contract safeguarding jobs.

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

  • DFID research: The closing window of opportunity- protecting cities from the future

    2012 report on Future Proofing Cities takes a comprehensive look at environmental risks facing cities, particularly in the developing world.

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