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  • 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

  • Minister Alistair Burt answers your questions

    We asked you to post questions for the Minister on our Facebook page: here are his replies

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for Iran to discuss its nuclear programme in detail

    Foreign Secretary William Hague emphasised the need for Iran to engage seriously and in detail on its nuclear programme at the E3+3 talks in Istanbul.

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

  • Students unaware of EU career opportunities

    A survey carried out by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has shown that over 80% of students are unaware of the recruitment process which could lead them to successful career opportunities within the European Union Civil …

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

  • Prime Minister praises Afghanistan airbridge

    Prime Minister David Cameron praised the work of Service personnel who provide the 'airbridge' between Britain and Afghanistan today as he took to the flight deck of the RAF's newest transport plane.

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

  • MPs visit UK troops in Helmand

    Members of Parliament from the House of Commons Defence Select Committee have visited Afghanistan's Helmand province to find out about the work of British forces there.

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

  • Racing legends honour British troops

    The IndyCar 500 team has visited RAF Honington in Suffolk to formally thank serving personnel for their support to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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

  • Chancellor urges EU to make the most of the Single Market

    Fully-working Single Market has potential to create an additional 350,000 jobs in UK.

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

  • Consumer Focus Wales: Appointment of Chair

    Vivienne Sugar’s role will commence from 25 January 2011. She will lead the organisation as the Government consults on how to reform and streamline…

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

  • Consumer Focus Scotland: Appointment of Chair

    Mr Sinclair’s role will commence from 25 January 2011. He will lead the organisation as the Government consults on how to reform and streamline…

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

  • Twin Monastery of Wearmouth-Jarrow is UK’s next bid for World Heritage status

    Twin Monastery of Wearmouth-Jarrow is UK’s next bid for World Heritage status

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

  • US study on neonicotinoids: myths busted

    We have a robust system for assessing risks from pesticides, which shows neonicotinoids are not an unacceptable risk when used correctly.

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

  • The application of protocols 19 and 21 to the treaty on European Union

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 21 January 2011 by James Brokenshire and in the House of Lords by…

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

  • Wales Office Minister outlines Big Society vision for Wales

    Welsh Office Minister David Jones visited Anglesey today to outline the coalition Government’s vision of the Big Society to members of the North…

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

  • Prime Minister praises Afghanistan airbridge

    Prime Minister David Cameron visits RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.

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

  • FoodCycle wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    …FoodCycle - a project that brings together young volunteers, surplus food and free kitchen space to create nutritious meals for people affected by food poverty in the UK is the latest winner of the Prime Minister's Big Society Award.…

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

  • Help for older tenants wanting to move

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today offered older tenants struggling to manage and heat their large family homes a dedicated officer to …

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

  • UK hosts Nordic Baltic Summit

    The Prime Minister opened the Nordic Baltic Summit, which took place in London on the 19 - 20 January.

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

  • New Zealand welcomes visiting UK ministers in traditional style

    Foreign Secretary William Hague, Defence Secretary Liam Fox and Chief of the Defence Staff General Richards experienced a powhiri

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

  • Update on the situation on Tunisia

    The situation in Tunisia is now calmer although demonstrations are expected to continue and incidents of violence are still possible.

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