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  • Foreign Secretary explains new EU sanctions on Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the EU agreed new sanctions as the human rights situation in Iran seemed to be getting worse.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Libya and Middle East issues with Italian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the situation in the Middle East and Libya during his meeting with Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini on 11 April.

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

  • Advice for British nationals who wish to remain in affected areas north east of Tokyo

    We no longer advise against all but essential travel to Tokyo. However, we continue to advise against all but essential travel to those areas north east of Tokyo most directly affected by the earthquake and the tsunami.

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

  • HMS Triumph returns from Libya operations

    Royal Navy submarine HMS Triumph returned to HM Naval Base Devonport from the Mediterranean on Saturday 2 April after supporting international efforts to protect civilians in Libya over the past two weeks.

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

  • 2011/03/31 - Natural Partners, Necessary Partners, UK-France Defence Co-operation

    Speech delivered by Minister for the Armed Forces at the Franco-British Council Defence Co-operation Conference, London on Thursday 31 March 2011.

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

  • Provisional figures for 2010 greenhouse gas emissions and final figures for 2009 greenhouse gas emissions - statistical release

    DECC today publishes provisional 2010 estimates of UK greenhouse gas emissions, together with final estimates of 2009 UK greenhouse gas emissions…

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

  • Government response to Japan earthquake

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has updated Parliament on the Government response to the earthquake in Japan.

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

  • Sixty years of British-Israeli diplomatic relations'

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said Israel is a "friend and a strategic partner" of the UK in a speech to Chatham House today.

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

  • New politics at home, new partnerships abroad

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg delivers a speech to the Mexican Senate

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

  • New politics at home, new partnerships abroad

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has addressed the Mexican Senate, the first senior British politician ever to be afforded the honour.

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

  • Earthquake in Japan

    An earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 struck 250 miles (400km) from Tokyo on Friday 11 March. Latest updates on the UK's humanitarian response are posted here.

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

  • Statement on Libya/European Council

    Prime Minister David Cameron has delivered a statement to the House on Libya and last week's European Council.

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

  • Turkey, its neighbours and Europe

    In a speech to a Wilton Park conference in Istanbul, Lord Howell spoke about Turkey's role as a key regional and global power.

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

  • Press conference at European Council

    A transcript of press conference given by the Prime Minister David Cameron about the economy, Libya and Japan.

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

  • EU Ministers discuss Foreign Affairs in Brussels

    Minister for Europe David Lidington updated Parliament on the outcomes of the General Affairs and Foreign Affairs meetings in Brussels on Monday.

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech for the CPRE annual lecture

    Introduction Thanks very much. I’m delighted to be here today. Eighty-five years ago, a small group gathered here in London changed the landscape…

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

  • 2011/03/23 - Jakarta International Defence Dialogue (JIDD)

    Speech delivered by Minister for International Security Strategy at the Jakarta Convention Centre, Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday 23 March 2011.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Prince Saud, Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague reaffirmed the strength of the UK's bilateral relationship with Saudi Arabia, a key strategic partner in the region during the meeting on 22 March.

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech on Scottish renewables

    I’m sorry I couldn’t be with you in person today, but I’m glad we got the low-carbon video option working. I didn’t want to miss out on a chance…

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

  • Japan: PM signs book of condolence

    Prime Minister David Cameron has signed the Japanese Ambassador's Book of Condolence following the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

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