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  • FCO publishes guidance on reporting torture overseas

    The Foreign Office has published guidance for FCO staff overseas on how to report any torture or mistreatment they encounter in the course of their daily duties.

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

  • UK welcomes UN statement on human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity

    Foreign Office and Equalities Ministers have welcomed the statement on "Ending acts of violence and related human rights violations based on sexual orientation & gender identity" at the UN Human Rights Council.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces UK funding to tackle piracy in Indian Ocean

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announced £6 million funding to improve maritime surveillance of pirates in the Indian Ocean and to increase prison capacity in Somalia and across the Indian Ocean region.

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

  • UK welcomes announcement of security transition in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Defence Secretary Liam Fox today welcomed the announcement by President Karzai of the start of security transition in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes crucial work of the Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met with members of the Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group, currently tasked with strengthening the Commonwealth and its institutions.

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

  • New guidance for staff on reporting torture and mistreatment published

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announced the update and reissue of the guidance for Foreign Office staff in a written statement on Parliament.

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

  • A turning point for Africa?

    Foreign Secretary William Hague talked about the lessons of events in the Middle East: Inspiring scenes of people taking countries into their own hands will ignite greater demands for good governance and political reform els…

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

  • HMS Bulwark demonstrates capabilities in London

    The Royal Navy amphibious assault ship HMS Bulwark has been moored in London on a five-day visit to display her capabilities to a number of visitors from senior officers to sea cadets.

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

  • UK welcomes start of transition in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox have welcomed today's announcement by President Karzai of the start of security transition in Afghanistan.

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

  • Defence Estates and Woodland Trust support troops and plant trees

    …Defence Estates (DE) and the Woodland Trust (WT) have launched a partnership which could see thousands of hectares of woodland planted to help British soldiers train more effectively for military operations, whilst helping to double the UK's woodland cover.…

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

  • RAF Typhoons patrol Libyan no-fly zone

    RAF Typhoons flew their first ever combat mission yesterday while patrolling the no-fly zone over Libya in support of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973.

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

  • Improving UK-Gabon relations

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg met President Bongo Ondimba of Gabon 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

  • Government to act on bogus students in Scotland

    Minister helps secure new "entrepreneur route" for international graduates

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

  • Eleven potential World Heritage sites make up UK shortlist

    From the very north of Scotland to the Garden of England, outstanding sites form new tentative list for nomination for World Heritage status

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

  • Collaboration in Policing: Nick Herbert's speech of 22 March 2011

    Nick Herbert gave this speech at the Collaboration in Policing conference in Coventry on 22 March 2011. This version is as spoken.

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

  • TB and HIV in Africa

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

  • Environment Agency to provide practical advice to help England adapt to climate change

    Environment Agency will take over as Defra's principal partner in delivering the Government's adaptation programme.

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

  • Government looks to join Europe-wide action on trafficking

    A strong indication that the government will apply to opt in to a Europe-wide effort to help tackle human trafficking was signalled today.

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

  • Major changes to student visa system

    Tougher criteria for people wanting to come to the UK to study and limits on their right to work are among major reforms announced today.

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