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  • Foreign Office comments on tragic events at Marikana mine in South Africa

    "Our condolences to the friends and family of all those who have died or been affected."

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

  • Foreign Office condemns attack by Israeli settlers

    "We welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu’s condemnation of this serious incident and his stated commitment that the Israeli authorities will investigate it thoroughly”.

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

  • Guardsman Jamie Shadrake killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Guardsman Jamie Shadrake of the Reconnaissance Platoon, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 17 August 2012.

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

  • Two years to go

    Countdown to Paralympic Games begins

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

  • International Paralympic Day

    Experience the excitement of the Paralympic Games.

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

  • Enjoy free access to architectural treasures this weekend

    Explore a range of interesting properties across England as part of Heritage Opens Days.

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

  • Olympic hockey pitch unveiled

    Hugh Robertson joins leading sports figures to see the state of the art venue in action.

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

  • £75K scheme to fund craft in museums launches

    Art Fund and Crafts Council celebrate fifth year of initiative.

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

  • Guardsman Jamie Shadrake killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Guardsman Jamie Shadrake of the Reconnaissance Platoon, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 17 August 2012.

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  • Soldier from the Grenadier Guards killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards has died in Afghanistan.

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

  • New proposals announced on consumer rights across Europe

    The Consumer Rights Directive, agreed by the European Commission in 2011, focuses on simplifying and harmonising rules in a few key areas of…

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

  • First Paralympic Agitos launched in Cardiff

    Symbol for Paralympics unveiled ahead of Games.

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

  • Response to Daily Mail claims about the green belt

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell said: “The Green Belt provides an important protection against urban sprawl, providing a ‘green lung…

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Eid message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague sends warmest wishes to Muslims across the world ahead of the festival of Eid.

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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

  • Transition in Somalia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that while the UK welcomes progress made so far towards ending the transition, we share concerns expressed by the UN Special Representative to the African Union.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister deeply concerned at Pussy Riot verdict

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said he was deeply concerned after three members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot were sentenced to two years in prison.

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

  • United Kingdom welcomes the appointment of Lakhdar Brahimi as Special Representative for Syria

    United Nations and the League of Arab States announce that Lakhdar Brahimi will take on the role of Special Representative for Syria.

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

  • RAF SAR team exercises over York Minster

    York Minster provided the venue for a recent RAF Search and Rescue (SAR) simulated casualty evacuation exercise.

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

  • CGS inspects graduating Junior Soldiers

    Chief of the General Staff (CGS), General Sir Peter Wall, has inspected the largest military graduation parade in Europe at the Army Foundation College (AFC) in Harrogate.

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