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A speech given by the Minister of State Hugo Swire MP.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke to BBC news about progress in Afghanistan following his statement to Parliament earlier today.
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London maintains its status as top destination for global foreign direct investment.
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Nationally important centre is listed alongside 20th century Lodge at Birmingham University.
British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sir Tom Phillips writes about what the UK's Strategic Defence and Security Review and what it means for the UK's work with Saudi Arabia.
Interview with the Foreign Secretary’s Special Representative for Climate Change, John Ashton, who visited Bolivia on 18-19 October and met President Evo Morales.
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International Development Minister Alan Duncan delivers keynote speech to Omani business leaders in London.
Sky news interviewed Foreign Secretary William Hague on Afghanistan and military pressure on the Taliban.
The Secretary of State for Scotland will establish a response group within the Scotland Office to deal with issues faced by Moray as a result of the recent Defence Review.
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