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  • Minister for Africa meets Kenyan Foreign Minister

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham discussed strengthening commercial ties between the UK and Kenya in his meeting with the country's Foreign Minister on 2 August.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes approval of a new national constitution for Somalia

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham welcomed the news that the constitution has been approved and urged Somalia's leaders to maintain the momentum and press ahead with ending the transition.

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

  • Foreign Secretary commends efforts of Joint Special Envoy on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke after the announcement that the Joint UN-Arab League Special Envoy for Syria Kofi Annan is not renewing his mandate.

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

  • Minehunters protect drifting ship in pirate waters

    While Royal Navy warships protect the London Olympics, others have rushed to prevent a pirate attack in the Middle East.

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

  • Transcript of remarks by Prime Minister and President Vladimir Putin

    PM: "It has been very good to welcome President Putin back to Number 10 Downing Street, and to see this steady growth in British-Russian relations."

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets with Nigerian Minister for Petroleum Resources

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham met with the Honourable Minister for Petroleum Resources of Nigeria Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke to discuss the potential of the Nigerian oil and gas sector.

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

  • Business Secretary relishes Cumbrian enterprise

    The Minister met with entrepreneurs from Abbey Horn Gifts who make local souvenirs and Hawkshead Relishes who produce a range of local relishes…

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

  • New chair of the Medical Research Council appointed

    Vince Cable said: “I am very pleased to welcome Donald as chair of the Medical Research Council. His high level experience of business and…

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

  • Government welcomes publications of OFT Report on home insulation market

    The OFT report on the operation of the home insulation market was today welcomed by the Government. The report considers how the market for …

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

  • A phenomenal legacy for London 2012

    The London 2012 anti-doping facilities will be developed after the Olympic and Paralympic Games into a world-class resource that could help revolutionise healthcare.

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

  • Actions set out on government commitment to health visiting

    This letter sets out the actions needed to keep on track the government’s commitment to increase the number of health visitors

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  • Michael Gove letter to 'The Independent'

    Michael Gove responds to an article in 'The Independent' suggesting that the Department of Education has been racist and sexist in its decision not to approve the Diaspora Free School application.

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

  • Nigeria: unlocking the trade potential

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham underlined the strong business relationship between the UK and Nigeria when he spoke at the High Level Business and Investment Summit on Nigeria.

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

  • Olympic Roundup - Tuesday 31 July

    Today's look at Foreign Office activity and the events taking place in and around the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • Creating a strong investment environment in Kenya

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham took part in the opening of the Kenya Investment Summit hosted by Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki.

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

  • Combating illegal fishing in the Southern Ocean

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has welcomed the UK's role in helping African coastal states build capacity to fight illegal fishing.

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

  • RAF Kinloss becomes Kinloss Barracks

    RAF Kinloss marked the end of an era last week as the base was handed over to the Army and became Kinloss Barracks.

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

  • Lady health workers saving lives in rural Pakistan

    How community-based female health workers are preventing the deaths of mothers and babies

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  • Green Flag Awards: Licence advertised

    The Green Flag Award is the national benchmark for quality public green spaces such as parks and community gardens. It is highly regarded within…

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

  • Opportunity for increased cooperation with Nigeria

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham spoke at the High Level Business and Investment Summit on Nigeria.

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