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  • Prime Minister's CBI speech

    David Cameron's speech focused on how to "Get Britain on the rise, to compete in the global race."

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

  • Kosovo offered membership to European Bank of Reconstruction and Development

    Minister for Europe welcomes Kosovo’s successful application for European Bank of Reconstruction and Development membership.

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

  • New power to boost consumers’ access to data

    Following a consultation this summer, the Government will announce that it will look to legislate if companies fail to comply with the voluntary…

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

  • Prime Minister's conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu

    The PM said the UK was putting pressure on both sides to de-escalate and urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to do everything possible to end the conflict.

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

  • HMS Monmouth sharpens skills for the Gulf

    The ship's company of Royal Navy warship HMS Monmouth have been keeping themselves in shape and ready for operations in the Gulf while transiting the Mediterranean.

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

  • International meeting on support to the Syrian Opposition

    The Foreign Secretary stressed that the National Coalition need to set out a clear vision for Syria's future, and uphold high standards of human rights and international humanitarian law.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns violence and calls for peaceful progress in Bahrain

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt spoke following the recent violence in Bahrain, and the declaration of non-violence by some opposition parties.

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

  • Southern Israel and Gaza

    Foreign Secretary William Hague calls on Hamas to end its terrorism and violence and Israel to take every opportunity to de-escalate the situation.

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

  • Foreign Secretary met Sebastian Pinera, President of Chile and his Foreign Minister Alfredo Moreno

    The Foreign Secretary welcomed a joint commitment to partner on science and innovation and an agreement between the British Antarctic Survey and Chilean Antarctic Institute to strengthen cooperation on scientific research.

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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

  • UK hosts international meeting to consider further political and non-lethal practical support to the Syrian Opposition Coalition

    Participants welcomed the formation of the National Coalition of the Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces and recognised the agreement reached in Doha on 11 November as an important milestone towards a political transi…

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

  • Business Minister announces £40 million boost for high growth SMEs

    Longwall Ventures ECF, the 12th Enterprise Capital Fund, comprises £25 million government investment and £15 million from private investors.

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

  • David Havelock takes the helm at UK Export Finance

    David Havelock, Director of Credit Risk Group, takes over as interim Chief Executive of UKEF.

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

  • Army soldiers support Defence Exports

    A group of 30 Army personnel are part way through a secondment with the UK Trade and Investment Defence and Security Organisation where they are supporting UK businesses exporting defence products to foreign investors. Repor…

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

  • Britain in Latin and Central America

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire talked about strengthening UK ties with Latin and Central America at the Diplomatic Academy (IEESFORD) in El Salvador

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Gaza and southern Israel

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "I utterly condemn rocket attacks from Gaza into southern Israel by Hamas and other armed groups."

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

  • Incursions into British Gibraltar Territorial Waters

    Permanent Under Secretary at the Foreign Office today summoned the Spanish Ambassador in order to underline the British Government's concerns regarding recent incursions into British Gibraltar Territorial Waters.

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

  • Foreign Affairs Committee report on the role of the Commonwealth

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire: "We are committed to efforts to strengthen and reform the organisation so that it remains relevant into the future."

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes Middle East champions of reform to UK

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East, Alistair Burt, today welcomed 17 Fellows from Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Oman to London from a regional John Smith Memorial Trust (JSMT) programme.

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

  • Call for Evidence on the Government’s Review of the Balance of Competences between the United Kingdom and the European Union

    The call for evidence is part of the Government review of the balance of competences between the UK and EU which was announced by the Foreign…

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