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  • FCO Minister answers questions on Syria via Twitter

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt answered your questions on Syria live via Twitter on 14 January.

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

  • Hugo Swire hails Japan as “our closest partner in Asia”

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire will meet members of the new administration in Japan this week to discuss trade and security issues.

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

  • British welcome of Asian business will hasten global economic recovery

    As the Asian Financial Forum begins, Chancellor of the Exchequer sets out progress on RMB work and vision for UK-Asia trade and investment.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister statement on Mali

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated Parliament on Mali.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya

    Mr Michael Aron has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Libya.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning 14 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Europe, Mali and pensions.

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

  • UK Export Finance adds Northern Ireland lender to export support scheme

    Ulster Bank added to UK Export Finance's panel of affiliated lenders for the Bond Support Scheme.

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

  • Prime Minister welcomes UK-Korea defence deal

    UK Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed the Republic of Korea’s decision to purchase Agusta Westland’s AW159 helicopter for its Navy.

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

  • PM statement on Mali

    The Prime Minister has issued a statement on the current situation in Mali

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

  • UK Defence ministers visit Armed Forces overseas

    Two UK Defence ministers have travelled to Afghanistan and the Middle East to visit British Service personnel on operations.

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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

  • The Foreign Secretary William Hague meets the Ethiopian Foreign Minister

    The Foreign Secretary discusses human rights with the Ethiopian Foreign Minister, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

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

  • UK urges Lao authorities to investigate disappearance of community leader

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has expressed concern about the disappearance of community leader Sombath Somphone in Vientiane, Laos.

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

  • Greg Barker: statement on OFT energy efficiency report

    Greg Barker's statement on the OFT energy efficiency report’s emphasis on compliance standards and good business practice in the sector

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

  • Sweet deal for growth in Birmingham

    A raft of initiatives to boost economic growth in Birmingham will be on the agenda today as Business Minister Michael Fallon visits the city…

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

  • Rail franchising

    Richard Brown’s review of the rail franchising programme.

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the crisis in Syria and set out further UK action in the coming weeks.

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

  • UK hosts conference on Syrian-led political transition

    UK meeting aims to galvanise international support for Syrian-led transition to a stable democratic country

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

  • Press Release: The Viscount Younger of Leckie appointed as Business Minister

    Lord Younger appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.

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

  • Libya operation recognition for Naval Air Squadron personnel

    Royal Navy personnel from 815 Naval Air Squadron have received medals for their part in the NATO-led Libya operation in 2011.

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