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  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office in London and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • British Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt's visit to Basra

    During a visit to Basra Province yesterday, British Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt met a range of politicians, religious and civil society leaders and businessmen.

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

  • Rail investment: 25 November 2010

    Oral statement on the government's plans for investment in rail infrastructure and rolling stock.

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

  • University of Cambridge / UAE University Partnership

    University of Cambridge and UAE University MoU officiated today by HE Dominic Jermey and The Duke of York.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague's speech on UK/UAE Partnership

    Speech by Foreign Secretary William Hague at the UK/UAE Partnership Celebration in Abu Dhabi on Thursday 25 November

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

  • Food industry agree new Labelling Standards Code

    Key organisations from the food industry will spread good practise throughout the industry by labelling food with the country of its origin.

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

  • Michael Gove to Westminster Academy

    The Secretary of State sets out his vision for future education policy at a Teach First event at Westminster Academy.

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

  • News from our partners

    BIS is supported by a network of organisations that help to deliver the Department's priorities.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on Pike River mine explosion

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has given a statement on an explosion at Pike River mine in New Zealand.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague: "What we want is a situation in Afghanistan where our own national security and that of our allies is protected"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague speaks to Sky News about the handover of security operation in Afghanistan, at the NATO Summit in Lisbon.

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

  • Future of Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague speaks to BBC world news about the role of UK troops in Afghanistan

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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

  • Transport futures seminar

    Explains government's transport plans and the role the north east of England could play in economic growth.

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

  • Engaged and attuned: Britain as a good European

    Speech by Minister for Europe, David Lidington, on the role of the UK in the European Union

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

  • International Security in a networked world

    The Foreign Secretary's 4th and final speech on Britain's foreign policy delivered at Georgetown University on 17 November 2010.

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

  • Defence Secretary welcomes Canadian commitment to Afghan mission

    Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox has welcomed the news that 950 Canadian troops will remain in Afghanistan in a training capacity when their combat mission comes to an end in 2011.

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

  • Rise in employment welcome, but too many remain dependent on benefits

    Rising employment and a fall in the overall numbers out of work is reassuring news, but stubbornly high numbers are dependant on benefits.

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

  • Unemployment rate in Wales falls for third consecutive month

    Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan has welcomed latest employment statistics showing a fall in the unemployment rate in Wales for the third consecutive…

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

  • Number 10 press briefing - morning 17 November 2010

    Briefing from the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: the Irish economy, official photographer, Scottish and Welsh budgets and Parliamentary Private Secretaries.

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

  • Prime Minister wishes royal couple "great joy"

    Prime Minister David Cameron has wished Prince William and Kate Middleton "great joy" following the news of their engagement.

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