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  • Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary attend European Council

    Yesterday, Prime Minister David Cameron and Foreign Secretary William Hague attended the European Council meeting in Brussels. The agenda focused on foreign policy issues and the promotion of international trade.

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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 news from 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

  • Pope delivers civil society address

    On day two of his historic visit to the UK, Pope Benedict XVI spoke to an audience of dignitaries at Westminster Hall in the Palace of Westminster.

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

  • Joint Communiqué following the working dinner between HM Government and the Papal Delegation

    Her Majesty's Government and the Holy See delegation discussed a number of areas of shared interest.

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

  • Prince William becomes a fully-operational Search and Rescue pilot

    Prince William has today graduated from his Search and Rescue training course at Royal Air Force Valley in Anglesey, Wales.

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

  • ANP take the lead on security for Afghan elections

    In a further sign of progress, when the Afghan parliamentary elections get underway tomorrow it will be the Afghan National Police (ANP) who have the primary responsibility for security around the polling stations country-wi…

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

  • Defence Minister signs cooperation treaty with Brazil

    Minister for International Security Strategy, Gerald Howarth, signed the treaty with the Commander of the Brazilian Navy, Admiral Moura Neto…

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

  • Soldiers show off best of British in Germany

    Officers and soldiers of 20th Armoured Brigade (The Iron Fist) who are based in Paderborn in north west Germany welcomed their hosts to a special…

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

  • Top British General speaks of progress in Kandahar

    Major General Nick Carter, the Commander of Regional Command (South) in Afghanistan, has given an update on the progress of operations in Kandahar - the strategically important Afghan province adjacent to Helmand where the m…

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

  • Hurricane warnings issued for Bermuda and Mexico

    A hurricane watch has been issued for Hurricane Igor in Bermuda and hurricane warnings in Mexico extended as Hurricane Karl approaches.

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

  • Science Minister launches consultation on Code of Practice for Scientific Advisory Committees

    A consultation on updating the 'Code of Practice for Scientific Advisory Committees' was launched today (17 September 2010).

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

  • SCDI Highlands and Islands Annual Dinner and Business Excellence Awards

    David Mundell, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Scotland, talks about opportunities for Scottish businesses and Scotland's constitutional future.

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

  • Commissioner sought for the Boundary Commission for Scotland

    The Scotland Office begins the search for a new member of the Boundary Commission for Scotland today.  The appointment will be made by the Secretary of State, following an open competition that is regulated by the Commission…

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

  • Chief Financial Officer appointed on Turks & Caicos Islands

    Caroline Gardner, Deputy Auditor General for Audit Scotland is appointed new chief financial officer to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government.

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

  • British health workers save lives in developing countries

    International Development Secretary and Cardinal Turkson hear how British health workers play a crucial role in reducing maternal and child deaths in the world’s poorest countries.

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

  • Flood summit at Defra focuses on a shared approach to managing flood risk

    The summit brought together key representatives to discuss the challenges in managing future flood risk.

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

  • Secretary of State’s power to confirm local nature reserve byelaws to be devolved to local authorities

    Powers to confirm local nature reserve byelaws will shortly be devolved from the Secretary of State for the Environment to English local authorities.

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

  • Stowaways' sweet escape foiled by border officials

    Five would-be illegal immigrants have been found hiding amongst boxes of Ferrero Rocher as part of a fudged attempt to smuggle themselves into Britain.

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

  • Welsh Office Minister sees how Blaenau Gwent is working for a brighter future

    Welsh Office Minister David Jones has met representatives from Blaenau Gwent County Council to hear how they are regenerating the local area…

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

  • Welsh Secretary pays tribute to Lord Livsey

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan had paid tribute to former Welsh Liberal Democrat leader and peer Richard Livsey, who has died. …

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