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  • The Wheatley Review

    The Chancellor has commissioned Martin Wheatley to undertake a review of the framework for the setting of LIBOR.

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

  • "The UK and UAE are close, trusted friends"

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt attended the football match between the teams of Great Britain and the United Arab Emirates on 29 July.

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

  • Olympic Roundup - Saturday 28 July

    Today's look at Foreign Office activity and the events taking place in and around the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • Brazilian Foreign Minister welcomed by Foreign Secretary

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Brazil's Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Bangladeshi Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the strong connections between UK and Bangladesh.

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

  • Foreign Secretary 'disappointed' at the outcome of the Arms Trade Treaty negotiations

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has expressed his disappointment that international negotiations on the Arms Trade Treaty did not reach a conclusion yesterday.

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

  • Olympic Roundup - Friday 27 July

    Today's look at Foreign Office activity and the events taking place in and around the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • Minister for Europe meets Moldovan Prime Minister

    Minister for Europe David Lidington met Moldovan Prime Minister Vlad Filat on 27 July ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • "An important year for UK-China relations"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the China Business summit at the British Business Embassy in Lancaster House on 27 July.

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

  • Olympic Truce: a source of optimism and inspiration in a troubled world

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at an event attended by UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon celebrating the Olympic Truce.

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

  • MOD signs Trident support contract

    The Ministry of Defence has today signed a 15-year contract with ABL Alliance to provide support of the Trident Strategic Weapon System at the Royal Naval Armament Depot (RNAD) Coulport and the Strategic Weapon Support Build…

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Prime Minister of Haiti

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Prime Minister of Haiti Laurent Lamothe in London ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • Djibouti: a valued partner for the UK

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has held a meeting with Prime Minister Dileita Mohamed Dileita of Djibouti.

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

  • "UK determined to deepen relationship with Côte d'Ivoire"

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has welcomed the President and First Lady of la Côte d'Ivoire to London for the 2012 Olympics Games.

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

  • Summit Boosts UK–China Trade and Investment: Foreign Secretary

    Senior Government ministers will meet leading UK and Chinese industrialists at a global business summit in London today aimed at fostering trade…

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

  • New rules on video game classification

    Latest move by Government to better protect children from unsuitable material

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

  • New rules to better protect children from inappropriate video game content

    From today, it is a criminal offence to sell video games with a “12” rating to those younger than that age.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s meeting with Ban Ki Moon

    The Deputy Prime Minister and UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon discussed progress made towards agreeing an Arms Trade Treaty.

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

  • British Business Embassy opens with Global Investment Conference

    During the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the British Business Embassy will showcase the UK to world leaders, policy makers and investors.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes strong UK-Panama partnership

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met President Martinelli of Panama at the Foreign Office on 26 July.

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