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  • Hugo Swire's speech to the China-Britain Business Council

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke about Britain’s trade and diplomatic relations with China at the China Business Conference 2014.

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

  • Baroness Warsi marks UN Human Rights Day

    UK to continue to lead international efforts to promote and advance Human Rights in 2014.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on 2013 UN Human Rights Day

    Foreign Secretary marks UN Human Rights Day and commits to using the UK's Human Rights Council seat to uphold human rights for all.

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

  • Joint UK Ministerial statement on International Anti-Corruption Day

    William Hague, Ken Clarke and Justine Greening have issued a joint statement on the importance of International Anti-Corruption Day.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the death of Nelson Mandela

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

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

  • UK and China: building a long-term relationship

    Prime Minister David Cameron, accompanied by 6 government ministers, is leading a trade mission to China this week.

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

  • China: Challenges and opportunities for UK business

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke at the China Association Autumn Lunch about opportunities China presents for British business and UK growth.

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

  • Combating human trafficking: business and human rights

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the need for government, civil society and business to work together to eradicate human trafficking.

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

  • Update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover April to June 2013.

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

  • Triennial Review of the Great Britain China Centre

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the Triennial Review of the Great Britain China Centre.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Syria with US Secretary of State John Kerry

    The UK wants a diplomatic process in Geneva that succeeds in reaching a negotiated end to the conflict in Syria.

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

  • UK commits to help Somalia improve security and prevent famine

    Britain will support Somali plans to help address terrorism and piracy by tackling poverty and improving security

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks 20th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague recognises the bravery of journalists around the globe on World Press Freedom Day.

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

  • Foreign Secretary offers condolences following Sichuan earthquake

    The Foreign Secretary has expressed condolences at the loss of life and injuries caused by today’s earthquake in Sichuan Province, China.

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

  • Foreign Secretary written statement on Consular Strategy 2013-16

    The Foreign Secretary today launched a new strategy for consular services from 2013 to 2016 titled “Consular Excellence”

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

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

  • 2012 Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy

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

  • Oxford will host Cyber Security Capacity Building Centre

    Foreign Secretary announces Global Centre for Cyber Security Capacity Building to be based in Oxford Martin School at University of Oxford.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement on an Arms Trade Treaty

    Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement on robust & legally-binding Arms Trade Treaty to regulate international trade in conventional arms.

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

  • William Hague and Angelina Jolie visit Eastern DRC

    The UK Foreign Secretary and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie call on the world to act to eradicate sexual violence in conflict

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