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  • UK and China are 'partners for growth'

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced trade deals worth £1.4 billion following the UK-China Summit in Number 10. Chinese Premier Wen and Foreign Secretary William Hague attended the talks.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Premier of Quebec

    During his meeting with Premier Charest, Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

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

  • UK business set to benefit from simpler and cheaper patent system for Europe

    For the first time in 60 years, ministers have agreed on the languages regime for the patent - the number of translations which applicants need…

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

  • Money to move marine machines to mainstream

    Climate Change Minister in Scotland to announce £20m for marine industry Cash to take marine power devices to the next level of development…

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

  • Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, to the Which? conference

    Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Press conference with Premier Wen Jiabao

    Opening statements between Prime Minister David Cameron and Chinese Premier Wen at a press conference at the Foreign Office on 27 June 2011.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Tunisia Ratifying the Rome Statute

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the Government of Tunisia's ratification of the Rome Statute.

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

  • New transparency rules for speed cameras

    Full information about speed cameras will be published by local authorities and the police for the first time.

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Libya, London 2012 Olympics and Afghanistan 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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns reports of mass rape in Democratic Republic of Congo

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has given a statement following reports of mass rape in an Eastern area of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

  • Blow the whistle on red tape and lack of common sense

    A new challenge to business owners, employees, the public and even government inspectors was laid down today, asking them to blow the whistle on inconsistent and over-zealous enforcement of rules and regulations.

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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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on new EU sanctions against Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the EU sanctions sent a further clear and unambiguous message to the Syrian authorities.

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

  • Foreign Office statement on Kimberley Process talks

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham: "We will continue to work, including through the EU, to seek a solution to the current impasse over Zimbabwe diamonds."

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

  • Red Tape Challenge asks inspectors to call

    The new drive is a direct result of comments already made by the public and enforcement officers as part of the Red Tape Challenge. The Government…

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

  • Call for evidence published by Film Policy Review

    The Film Policy Review panel today began seeking industry views on how to better support the UK film sector.

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

  • Film Policy Review opens

    Seeking industry views on how to support the UK film sector.

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

  • European Council press conference - 24 June 2011

    The Prime Minister discussed the future of the euro, Greece, economic growth in Europe, migration and the Arab Spring.

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

  • Bob Neill hails the Great British seaside at international coastal conference

    First international conference for coastal communities.

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

  • One week left to apply for enterprise zones that will make the UK best for growth

    Enterprise Zones can help make this country the best place in Europe to start and grow a business, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said today…

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