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  • Bonnie Greer on London as a ‘hub city’ representing all corners of the world

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, playwright, novelist and commentator Bonnie Greer talks about uncovering her true heritage at the British Museum.

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

  • Foreign Office pays tribute to UN peacekeepers

    The Head of the Foreign Office’s Conflict Department, Conrad Bailey, laid a wreath at the Cenotaph today to commemorate those who have lost their lives whilst serving in United Nations peacekeeping missions.

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

  • UK Government announces support to Auschwitz-Birkenau foundation

    The Government has announced a £2.1m contribution to the preservation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp to help ensure the lessons of Auschwitz live on.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets HRH The Crown Prince of Bahrain

    Foreign Secretary William Hague raised UK concerns in his meeting with the Crown Prince of Bahrain on 25 May.

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

  • Foreign Office concern at being denied Consular access to detainees in Eritrea

    The Foreign Office continues to call on the Eritrean government to adhere to its obligations under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.

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

  • Foreign Secretary "appalled" at situation in Yemen

    …Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the violence in Yemen, and reiterated the UK's call to President Saleh to sign the peace agreement offered by the Gulf Cooperation Council.…

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

  • UK pledges support for political and economic reform in the Middle East

    Foreign Secretary: "This is a crucial moment for the people of the Middle East and North Africa and the UK will rise to the challenge of meeting our responsibility to support them."

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

  • First steel cut for new aircraft carrier

    Dr Fox started the computer-guided laser to cut the first piece of hull for the ship at a ceremony at the BAE Systems shipyard in Govan. The…

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

  • Apache clocks up 100,000 flying hours

    The achievement - equivalent to a single helicopter staying aloft for 11-and-a-half years - has occurred as the Apache has become a vital battlefield…

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

  • UK and US troops enjoy barbecue at Downing Street

    …A barbecue for over 160 British and American Service personnel and their partners was hosted at Downing Street yesterday as part of US President Barack Obama's state visit to the UK…

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

  • Vince Cable announces major investment in green technology

    Business Secretary Vince Cable announced the start of a competition to form an Offshore Renewable Energy technology and innovation centre. The…

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

  • Superfast broadband for Wiltshire, Norfolk and Devon & Somerset

    £50m funding package for next wave of rural broadband

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

  • Arts fundraising seminars from the 'turnaround king'

    Michael Kaiser shares his expertise with arts organisations across England.

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

  • £50m funding package for next wave of rural broadband

    Wiltshire, Norfolk and Devon & Somerset next to come online

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

  • Lottery raises £600m for London 2012

    The National Lottery has achieved more than 80 per cent of its target for funding the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • New street-level crime data available

    Launch of applications developed using street-level crime information, accessed by visiting the home of police data for England and Wales.

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

  • Immigration: Damian Green's speech to the National Asylum Stakeholder Forum

    Damian Green gave this speech to the National Asylum Stakeholder Forum on 26 May 2011. This version is 'as delivered'.

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

  • Alan Duncan agrees vision for UK aid in Vietnam

    International Development Minister Alan Duncan visited Vietnam this week to finalise the role UK aid will play in the country over the next five years.…

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

  • Arab Partnership offers new opportunities for Middle East

    The Prime Minister today announced further UK support for economic and political reform in the Middle East and North Africa.

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

  • Secretary of State for Wales at Renewable UK Conference, Cardiff

    The Secretary of State for Wales, Cheryl Gillan MP speaks on ‘Meeting the Energy Challenge’.

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