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  • Minister for Africa comments on Floribert Chebeya murder trial verdict

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has released a statement following the verdict in the Floribert Chebeya murder trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Libya, London 2012 Olympics and Afghanistan were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers this week.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister speaks in support of victims of torture

    To mark International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, FCO Minister for human rights policy Jeremy Browne gave a statement.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns reports of mass rape in Democratic Republic of Congo

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has given a statement following reports of mass rape in an Eastern area of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

  • The nation celebrates Armed Forces Day

    Thousands have turned out to give their support to Armed Forces Day, with events taking place the length and breadth of the country.

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

  • Drugs tested at Glastonbury Festival

    Drugs will be tested, identified and catalogued within hours of being seized at Glastonbury, it was announced today.

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

  • Swire Visits RUC George Cross Garden

    The Rt Hon Hugo Swire has paid a visit to the RUC George Cross Garden in Belfast

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

  • Armed Forces Day: "giving thanks to those who give so much"

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has praised the work of the armed forces ahead of today’s Armed Forces Day.

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

  • Grant Shapps sends special agents into barracks to help our troops buy homes

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced special housing agents will be sent into military bases to help members of the armed forces get…

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

  • Greg Clark signals boost for 'meanwhile uses' of empty buildings

    Planning Minister Greg Clark today said the Government could scrap red tape in order to encourage ‘meanwhile uses’ of empty buildings, transforming…

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

  • Preferred candidate selected for Chair of the UK Statistics Authority

    Dame Janet Finch, former Vice Chancellor at Keele University, has been selected as the government's preferred candidate for appointment as the new Chair of the UK Statistics Authority.

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

  • Liam Maxwell engaged by Efficiency and Reform Group

    Liam Maxwell has been engaged by the Efficiency and Reform Group (ERG) within Cabinet Office for a period of 11 months.

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

  • Blow the whistle on red tape and lack of common sense

    A new challenge to business owners, employees, the public and even government inspectors was laid down today, asking them to blow the whistle on inconsistent and over-zealous enforcement of rules and regulations.

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

  • Chatham House Competition Policy Conference

    Introduction Thank you for inviting me to speak today. I am pleased to be here; particularly as the subject of the conference “The role of …

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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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on new EU sanctions against Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the EU sanctions sent a further clear and unambiguous message to the Syrian authorities.

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

  • Foreign Office statement on Kimberley Process talks

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham: "We will continue to work, including through the EU, to seek a solution to the current impasse over Zimbabwe diamonds."

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

  • Six-hour fight disrupts Taliban meeting

    Lance Corporal Roberts is a Section Second-in-Command in 4 Platoon, B Company, 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (3 MERCIAN). He is currently…

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

  • Foreign Secretary pays tribute to UK forces in Afghanistan

    The UK's Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has paid tribute to the skills and sacrifices of British troops serving in Afghanistan during a visit to the country this week.

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

  • Good progress seen in Libya operations

    Speaking to members of the press at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in London, Mr Herbert said that, although challenges remain in…

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