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  • The week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Tunisia, Libya, climate security and St David's Day were amongst the subjects discussed by Foreign Office bloggers this week.

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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

  • Development Secretary visits Libyan Tunisian border

    Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell visited the border to see what more Britain can do to help avoid a major humanitarian crisis.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes progress on Arms Trade Treaty

    "A global Arms Trade Treaty has the potential to prevent human rights abuses, reduce conflict and make the world a safer place" said Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt.

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

  • Dentists honoured for work on Helmand-bound soldiers' teeth

    Dental staff at Colchester Garrison have been honoured for their tireless work to ensure that 16 Air Assault Brigade's soldiers' teeth were in the best possible condition before they deployed to Helmand province last…

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

  • Royal Irish discover large Taliban weapons cache

    Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment (1 R IRISH) recently discovered a large Taliban weapons cache during a patrol in the Nawabad desert area of Helmand province.

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

  • Navy-based submarine rescue system goes airborne

    The NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS), which is based at HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland, was deployed by air for the first time last week to be a part of a major exercise in Norway.

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

  • The military hospital dedicated to dogs

    As soldiers aren't the only ones who can be injured on operations, the UK has its very own military hospital dedicated to nursing canine casualties back to health.

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

  • Government action to save small firms £40m

    One of the barriers to growth is the burden of regulation. It takes up time and stops business growing and that means our economy does not grow…

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

  • Green light for new South Derbyshire power station

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today gave the go-ahead for RWE npower proposals to construct a new gas power plant at Willington, South Derbyshire…

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

  • First giant Olympic Rings unveiled in London

    St Pancras station hosts landmark ceremony.

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

  • Body confidence campaign

    This speech was given by Lynne Feathersone at the Endangered Species International Summit at Royal Festival Hall in central London on 4 March 2011. This version is as written, not as spoken.

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

  • Update on 2010 Single Payment Scheme

    Agriculture Minister Jim Paice has made the following Written Ministerial Statement to Parliament today: In my statement of 16 December I promised…

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

  • Chancellor announces £50m of superfast broadband funding

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the opening of bidding for £50 million of funding for superfast broadband roll-out in the UK.

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

  • Mexican jailed after drugs found in suitcase

    A man from Mexico has been jailed for eight years today after trying to smuggle more than half-a-million pounds worth of cocaine through Glasgow Airport.

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

  • Cheryl Gillan welcomes the ‘Yes’ referendum result, which brings greater degree of responsibility for the Welsh Assembly Government

    The result of the Welsh referendum will bring a greater degree of responsibility to the National Assembly for Wales and Welsh Assembly Government…

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

  • February Structural Reform Plan progress reports published

    The Government has published February progress updates for each department's Structural Reform Plans.

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

  • Government strategy to take tourism to a ‘whole new level’

    The Government has today published its tourism strategy for the UK. The strategy looks to maximise economic opportunities presented by forthcoming events, from the Royal Wedding and Diamond Jubilee to the Olympics and Common…

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

  • Sir Howard Newby re-appointed to the National Museum for Science and Industry

    The Prime Minister has re-appointed Sir Howard Newby as a Trustee of the National Museum of Science and Industry. His term of appointment runs from 13 January 2011 to 12 January 2015.

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

  • Lady Catherine Chisholm re-appointed to the National Museum for Science and Industry

    The Prime Minister has re-appointed Lady Catherine Chisholm as a Trustee of the National Museum of Science and Industry.

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