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  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Human Rights Report, Libya and Japan where amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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

  • "Nigeria can set an example of transparency, credibility and dignified, peaceful democracy"

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham said that events over the course of the next month in Nigeria will have huge significance for Africa.

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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

  • Prince of Wales views new A400M military aircraft

    Visit by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to view new A400M military aircraft highlights UK/Spanish collaboration on world-leading, high-technology manufacturing

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

  • Prince of Wales views new A400M military aircraft

    Visit by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to view new A400M military aircraft highlights UK/Spanish collaboration on world-leading, high-technology manufacturing

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

  • Armed Forces' role in Royal Wedding announced

    The details and range of the ceremonial military personnel who will play a key role in the formal elements of the wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton have been announced today.

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

  • MOD civilians bring wealth of capability to Helmand operations

    Supporting operations is all in a long day's work for MOD civilians who like their desks a little nearer to the action. Report by Ian Carr.

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

  • New Defence infrastructure organisation launches

    A new organisation to manage Defence property and associated infrastructure begins life today, Friday 1 April 2011.

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

  • RAF ISTAR squadrons keep watch over Libya

    When UN Security Council Resolution 1973 was declared to establish a no-fly zone over Libya, the RAF's Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft moved quickly into action in the r…

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

  • HMS Campbeltown in double sea rescue

    Royal Navy Type 22 frigate HMS Campbeltown recently came to the rescue of members of the public in difficulty at sea during two separate incidents on the same day.

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

  • Foreign Office concerned by situation in Cote d'Ivoire

    Violence continues to occur in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The Foreign Office calls on all sides to exercise restraint.

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

  • Reappointment of Capital for Enterprise Non-Executive Directors

    Capital for Enterprise Limited advises the Government on the design, implementation and management of finance measures to support small and …

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

  • Re-appointment of Jennifer Eady and Nicola Templeman as Council Members to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas)

    Both appointments are for a further three year term commencing from 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2014 and are made in accordance with the Office…

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

  • UK Space Agency fully established and going for growth

    This will see the Agency taking over responsibility for the majority of the UK’s commitment to space exploration and science. Efforts will be…

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

  • Red tape kept to a minimum for charities with ‘exempt status’

    Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd has announced that charitable foundation and voluntary schools and sixth form colleges will have exempt status.

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

  • Report on dormant betting accounts and unclaimed winnings delivered to government

    John Penrose will consider Don Foster’s findings.

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

  • Campaign launched to fill global shortage of midwives

    Nearly 48 million women give birth every year without a midwife or birth attendant according a Save the Children report titled Missing Midwives.

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

  • Emergency aid for Liberia and Ivory Coast

    The British Government today announced an urgent emergency aid package to help tens of thousands of people affected by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Liberia and the Ivory Coast.

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

  • DFID support for Mother’s Day campaign

    The White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood and Mumsnet presented Minister Stephen O'Brien with a Mother's Day Card on behalf of mothers and mums-to-be everywhere.

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

  • New diets for cows could cut climate emissions

    Changing the diet of cows and sheep could reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, according to new research funded by Defra.

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