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  • Foreign Office concerned by Iran’s plan to install more centrifuges

    Foreign Office: We urge Iran to respect resolutions and cooperate fully with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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

  • Foreign Office condemns co-ordinated arrest of journalists in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemns multiple arrests of journalists in Iran for co-operation with western media.

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

  • UK and UAE strengthen ties during Taskforce meeting

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt hosted UK-UAE talks in London on 24 January.

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

  • Foreign Office gives update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published new reporting on 28 Countries of Concern, along with updates on case study countries featured in the annual human rights report. The quarterly updates cover the period from October to Decembe…

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

  • EU speech at Bloomberg

    Prime Minister David Cameron discussed the future of the European Union at Bloomberg.

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

  • Situation in Algeria and meeting with Leon Panetta

    Update on the situation in Algeria and a read out of the Prime Minister's meeting with US Secretary of State for Defence, Leon Panetta.

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

  • Britain and Australia – making the most of global opportunity

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech on Britain's relationship with Australia.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya

    Mr Michael Aron has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Libya.

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

  • David Cameron and Nick Clegg press conference: launch of Mid-Term Review

    "For Britain to be a success, we need to take the tough decisions that will enable us to compete and thrive."

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

  • 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

  • Foreign Office condemns persecution of religious minorities in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has condemned the re-arrest of Christian pastor in Iran.

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

  • EU puts Iran sanctions into law

    …Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt comments following the EU's formal implementation of additional sanctions against Iran.…

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

  • 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

  • Prime Minister visits Oman

    The Prime Minister is in Oman today to meet the Sultan of Oman as part of the Government's ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with countries in the Gulf region.

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

  • Iran must uphold the rights and freedoms of its citizens

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has reaffirmed UK support for imprisoned Human Rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh.

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

  • UK condemns regime harassment of Iranian blogger’s family

    Foreign Office calls for end to impunity of Security Forces in Iran following death in custody of Sattar Beheshti.

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

  • DFID research: International Migrants day: Understanding the whys

    Working paper produced earlier this year, by the research programme consortium Migrating Out of Poverty, looks at the causes of migration.

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

  • Statement on PM's call with President Obama

    …They discussed Afghanistan, Syria, Iran and the Middle East Peace Process.

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated parliament on the Foreign Affairs Council and the General Affairs Council.

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

  • Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

    Speech by General Sir David Richards, Chief of the Defence Staff.

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