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  • FCO warns of threat to Westerners in Somaliland

    FCO Travel Advice urges British nationals to leave Somaliland in response to specific threat to Westerners

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

  • FCO Minister condemns Egyptian violence in strongest terms

    Minister Alistair Burt regrets deaths, and calls for all sides in Egyptian protests to exercise maximum restraint

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

  • Peter Wilkinson appointed DfT Interim Franchising Director

    Peter Wilkinson is joining the Department for Transport for 6 months as Interim Franchising Director.

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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

  • FCO Minister welcomes peaceful conduct of elections in Jordan

    Minister Alistair Burt welcomes Parliamentary elections, and pledges continued UK assistance in strengthening Jordan’s democracy.

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

  • Minister for Africa meets Foreign Minister for Somalia

    Minister for Africa and Somali Foreign Minister co-chair meeting of international community on Somalia at the AU Summit in Addis Ababa.

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

  • UK and UAE strengthen ties during Taskforce meeting

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt hosted UK-UAE talks in London on 24 January.

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

  • Communiqué: UK-UAE Taskforce meeting

    The ninth meeting of the UK-UAE Taskforce was hosted by Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt on 24 January in London.

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

  • UK signs up to cyber resilience partnership

    The Foreign Secretary has signed the World Economic Forum's new set of principles on cyber resilience on behalf of the UK government.

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

  • British Ambassador to Mongolia: Celebrating 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Mongolia

    His Excellency Mr Christopher Stuart delivers speech in a reception at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ulaanbaatar to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Mongolia.

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

  • Press briefing - morning 25 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Libya, the economy and equal marriage.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks second anniversary of Egyptian revolution

    The Foreign Secretary notes the momentous change underway in Egypt and signals the UK’s commitment to help strengthen democracy.

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

  • Night of Bond Glamour showcases UK’s reputation for creativity

    The British Ambassador, Sebastian Wood, hosted a night of Bond-themed glamour at MOMA art house cinema today (24 January, 2013).

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

  • Baghdad Visa Centre now open

    UK Trade Minister and Iraqi Foreign Minister open new Visa Centre in Baghdad.

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

  • New code ends ‘tick box’ regulation in sales of age restricted products

    Age Restricted Products Code of Practice published today will strengthen the protection of young people and reduce red tape.

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

  • Minister for Africa meets Foreign Minister for Mali

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds met Malian Foreign Minister Tieman Hubert Coulibaly at the African Union Summit today.

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

  • £600 million funding boost for science and research

    Science Minister David Willetts announces government investment in the ‘eight great technologies’.

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

  • Government provides funding for new train stations

    £20 million new stations fund to bring rail services closer to people's doorsteps.

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

  • £600 million investment in the eight great technologies

    The ‘eight great technologies’ which will propel the UK to future growth receive funding boost

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

  • CAA airspace director reappointed

    Mark Swan reappointed as a member of the Civil Aviation Authority.

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