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  • Foreign Secretary visits Lithuania

    Foreign Secretary William Hague made his first bilateral visit to the Republic of Lithuania on 17-18 July.

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

  • Expeditionary diplomacy in a turbulent world

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Annual Conference of Ambassadors in Vilnius.

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

  • Address to the Centre for a New American Security

    Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • Chancellor announces additional support for UK exports through UK Export Finance

    UKEF will manage a £5 billion refinancing facility to boost trade by ensuring funding is available to overseas buyers of UK exports.…

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

  • Minister welcomes Australian team to Tonbridge

    The Australian athletics teams were welcomed to their Olympic base at Tonbridge School today, by Communities Minister Greg Clark. The 500-year…

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Romanian Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the strategic partnership between the UK and Romania when he met the Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta in Bucharest on 17 July.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns murder of former Somali Trade Minister Mohamed Abdinur Garweyne

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham: "This is yet another sad reminder that Somalia desperately needs peace and stability if it is to trade, develop and prosper."

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

  • Chair appointed to the new Competition and Markets Authority

    Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “I am delighted to appoint David Currie as Chair Designate to the Competition and Markets Authority.…

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

  • DFID research: Pastoralism and Development in Africa: Dynamic change at the margins

    A new book takes a fresh look at the livestock sector in the Horn of Africa.

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

  • Better coordination is tackling the rise in IP crime

    Assessing the impact of IP crime is difficult, but figures from Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP) estimate that it …

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

  • Speech by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Chloe Smith MP; Westminster Forum

    Speech on energy policy and taxation.

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

  • Press briefing - afternoon 16 July 2012

    The International Monetary Fund report and transport issues (including Olympics logistics) were discussed at this press briefing.

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

  • PM and Deputy PM in Birmingham

    PM: "We are creating a fast, modern, reliable railway with more capacity and cleaner electric trains."

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

  • Definition of environmental tax published

    The government has today published its definition of environmental taxes.

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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

  • Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

    DVLA to modernise services saving £26 million a year.

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

  • UK Parliament debates the Arms Trade Treaty

    Foreign Office Minister for Counter Proliferation, Alistair Burt took part in a debate on the Arms Trade Treaty in the House of Commons on Thursday afternoon.

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

  • Consultation begins with unions on facility time

    A consultation about paid time off work for trade union duties and activities for civil servants has been launched.

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

  • Welsh Secretary: “Farnborough a valuable forum for Welsh aviation sector”

    Secretary of State for Wales, Cheryl Gillan will meet key players in the global aviation industry and promote the strength and innovative capabilities…

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes Bank of England cash injection to boost lending

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has today (13th July) welcomed a Treasury and Bank of England initiative that is designed to boost…

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