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  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Japan, Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa 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

  • 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

  • Minister for Europe comments on court hearing in Uzbekistan

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has spoken after a member of British Embassy staff found guilty at court hearing in Tashkent.

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

  • Yalta memorial speech: Britain and Ukraine - partners for reform

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has spoken about the importance of a stable and prosperous Ukraine, firmly embedded in the international community.

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

  • Royal Marines help clear Helmand route of IEDs

    Royal Marines have recently helped cleared explosive devices from a key route in Helmand, allowing vital access for coalition forces and locals.

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

  • Organising homecoming parades

    In a rare glimpse behind the scenes, Leigh Hamilton reports on the hugely important task of planning and executing a homecoming parade.

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

  • Olympian greets injured Royal Marines at end of Thames row

    Injured Royal Marines were met by Olympic rower James Cracknell yesterday as they completed their gruelling 150-mile (241km) row up the Thames in aid of charity.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits the Turks and Caicos Islands

    UK Minister for the Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham arrived in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Thursday afternoon at the start of his second visit to the British Overseas Territory.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on UK relations with Malawi

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the review of the UK's relations with Malawi following the expulsion of the British High Commissioner in April.

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

  • Soldier thanks his helmet for lucky escape in Afghanistan

    A British soldier has had a miraculous escape after the strap of his helmet was shot off during his first patrol with his new unit in Helmand province.

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

  • MOD scientist advises troops in Afghanistan

    Providing UK troops on the front line in Afghanistan with advice on anything from what fertiliser may be used to make Taliban bombs to how the latest bomb-proof pants are working out is MOD scientist Matt Simpson

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

  • UK suspends financial support for Malawi Government

    The British Government has suspended budget support to Malawi indefinitely from today.

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

  • UK-Malaysia joint statement

    Prime Minister David Cameron and the Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Razak have published a joint statement.

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

  • UK-Japan: continued support

    Foreign Office Minister meets with Japanese counterparts and business to reaffirm the UK’s continuing commitment to the UK-Japan partnership

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

  • UK and Afghanistan join forces

    Political Counsellor and Defence Attache visit Afghan National Army’s Command and Staff College

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

  • Strengthening the UK-Colombia relationship

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin at Carlton Gardens on 13 July.

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

  • Foreign Office calls on Syrian Ambassador to ensure the Syrian Government protects diplomatic missions

    Head of Near East and North African Department reiterated the UK’s condemnation of the attacks on the French and US Embassies in Damascus.

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

  • Army Education Officers teach Gurkhas in Helmand

    Education is often referred to as ‘the three Rs’; reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic (yes I know). But you can add at least one more R to that,…

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

  • 20th Armoured Brigade to replace 3 Commando Brigade in Helmand

    The UK’s conventional force level will remain at 9,500 for the duration of the deployment. The forces deploying include: • 20th Armoured Brigade…

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

  • Operational Allowance extended to Libya operations

    Service personnel operating within the landmass, airspace and territorial waters of Libya are now eligible to receive the Operational Allowance (OA), Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox announced today.

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