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  • 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

  • Air Travel Organisers' Licensing reform consultation

    Consultation on reforming the air travel organisers' licensing (ATOL) scheme published.

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

  • CIVINET: second annual sustainable mobility convention

    Explains the measures being taken to achieving more sustainable, clean and energy efficient urban transport systems

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

  • Street works

    Video speech by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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

  • Government pledges commitment to design at landmark summit

    Today sees a high-level summit meeting of global business leaders, leading designers and Government, to discuss how design can contribute to economic growth in the UK.

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

  • Government pledges commitment to design at landmark summit

    David Willetts said: “Design forms an integral part of the Government’s plans for innovation and growth and it will be a prominent feature…

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

  • Energy plans to go before Parliament

    Press Release 2011/053 23 June 2011 The Government today published its finalised Energy National Policy Statements (NPSs) in order for them…

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