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  • UK leads EU efforts to improve human rights in Sierra Leone

    The British High Commission is leading EU efforts to improve protection of human rights in Sierra Leone.

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

  • RAF officer's Bloodhound supersonic car unveiled

    The attempt to beat the land speed record by an RAF officer is a step closer with the design team unveiling a life size model of the rocket-powered car which will be used in the attempt.

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

  • UK/India relations: Foreign Secretary's press conference, 29 July 2010

    Transcript of press conference given by Foreign Secretary William Hague in New Delhi on Thursday, 29 July 2010

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

  • Transcript of the Foreign Secretary's question and answer session on Twitter

    During his visit to India, Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions on Twitter on the UK's relationship with India.

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

  • More choice on when to stop working - default retirement age retired

    The new plans allow for a six month transition from the existing regulations, following the announcement in the Budget that the DRA would be…

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

  • Exhibition: "UK-South Korea: 60 Years of Military Partnership"

    To mark an increasingly close relationship on the 60th anniversary of the Korean War, the British Embassy has co-organised an exhibition at the War Memorial Museum in Seoul.

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

  • Mobile banking is having global impact

    Monitise/Visa Indian joint venture hailed by the British Chancellor in Mumbai visit.

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

  • Agreement on EU External Action Service

    A structure for the European External Action Service (EEAS) was agreed on Monday by William Hague and fellow EU Foreign Ministers.

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

  • Khmer Rouge Trial: Kaing Guek Eav found guilty

    The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia have today found Kaing Guek Eav guilty of crimes against humanity, torture and murder, and imposed a consolidated sentence of 35 years in prison

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

  • IN PICTURES: Firepower from the skies over Helmand

    Lance Corporal 'Gaz' Lovett, an aviation crewman on a new Lynx Mark 9A helicopter, tells of his experiences as he provides firepower from the skies in Afghanistan to support troops on the ground.

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

  • MOD Guard Service wins gold

    The MOD Guard Service has been awarded the top accreditation in the security industry.

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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 news from 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

  • Business backs local enterprise partnerships

    Eric Pickles discusses the importance of business leadership and the vision for local enterprise partnerships.

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

  • Communities are ready for the Big Society

    Only a minority of people feel that they can influence local decisions or have engaged in some form of civic participation in the last year,…

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

  • Space agreements

    Science Minister David Willetts announces closer collaboration with US and Russian space agencies.

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

  • The Coalition Government’s Approach to Space

    Good morning, everyone. I’m delighted to join you for Space Day at Farnborough. It’s a real privilege to be the minister responsible for space…

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

  • UK's relationship with the Gulf to become stronger still

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt chaired a meeting of Ministers to discuss the importance of the Gulf region and to ensure that the UK's relationship with countries in the region becomes stronger still.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Afghanistan

    The Foreign Secretary's statement on the outcome of the Kabul Conference and on progress in Afghanistan.

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

  • Richard Benyon speech – Charting Progress 2 launch

    Richard Benyon speech – Charting Progress 2 launch.

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

  • UK Minister to boost trade links in Manila

    British Foreign Office Minister of State Jeremy Browne MP is visiting Manila this week for a two-day visit.

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