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  • Iran blocks British Embassy website

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the Iranian authorities blocking of the British Embassy website confirms to the Iranian people that their Government is determined to conceal from them the international community…

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

  • UK and UAE sign agreement on development co-operation

    Foreign Secretary William Hague visited the United Arab Emirates on 20 December.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes adoption of UN resolution on human rights situation in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt welcomed the adoption which demonstrates the depth of international concern at the worsening human rights situation in 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

  • Chief of the Defence Staff gives annual speech

    The single biggest strategic risk facing the UK today is economic rather than military, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Sir David Richards said at his RUSI Annual Lecture this week.

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

  • 12th annual Chief of Defence Staff lecture

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

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Washington

    “It is a great pleasure, as always, to be here in Washington with Secretary Clinton. The United States of America is our closest and our indispensable ally in foreign policy.”

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton press conference

    Transcript of remarks by Foreign Secretary William Hague and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton following a bilateral meeting 12 December.

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

  • International Skills

    Good afternoon, everyone. I want to talk today about international skills in a number of different senses. We have now to think of skills…

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

  • Iran and Western Balkans discussed at EU Foreign Ministers meeting

    …Discussions focussed on Iran and Western Balkans.

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

  • Storming of British Embassy in Iran

    Latest developments following an incursion by demonstrators on 29 November at the British Embassy premises in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

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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 Secretary welcomes strong EU action on Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes the EU’s decision to intensify pressure on Iran by sanctioning another 180 individuals and entities.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 1 December 2011

    …from the Prime Minister's spokesperson on strikes, Europe, Iran and child poverty.…

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons on British Embassy Tehran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a statement following an attack on the British Embassy compound on 29 November.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on storming of British Embassy in Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague say UK takes 'irresponsible action extremely seriously'.

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

  • PM statement on storming of the British Embassy in Iran

    …Prime Minister David Cameron has made a statement following today's storming of the British Embassy in Iran by protesters.…

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

  • Iran vote on expulsion of British Ambassador to Iran

    Iranian Parliament's vote to expel the British Ambassador is "regrettable".

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

  • Sultan [of Oman]’s Armed Forces Association annual dinner

    Speech by Lord Astor of Hever, DL, Under Secretary of State.

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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