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  • Apaches conduct operations over Libya

    The mission was carefully co-ordinated with other allied air missions by NATO’s air operations centre, based at Poggio in Italy, and in particular…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP article in the Northern Echo

    World Environment Day It’s been twenty years since the first World Environment Day dedicated to climate change. Back then, Britain didn’t …

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

  • Japan open for business

    Vince Cable set outs the clear message that not only is Japan safe to travel to, it is a market with real opportunities.

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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 Office Minister comments on the ongoing violence in Syria

    "I again call on the Government of Syria to meet all its human rights obligations and uphold political freedoms, equal access to justice and the rule of law" said Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt.

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

  • UK Minister visits Hong Kong

    Minister for the Far East Jeremy Browne said "Hong Kong remains a top priority for the UK’s trade and investment interests" during his visit on 2-3 June.

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

  • Vince Cable speech: UK and Japan standing together for recovery and growth

    In a year when we’ve worked together closely on a range of international issues I want to reaffirm the importance of that relationship. Everyone…

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

  • Sale of Tote to Betfred for £265 million is agreed

    The sale of the Horserace Totalisator Board (the Tote) to the UK bookmaker Betfred for £265 million has today been agreed. 

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

  • Tote to be sold to Betfred for £265 million

    Agreed deal will make sure interests of racing and Tote employees are protected.

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

  • Ministerial Written Statement on the Horserace Totalisator Board

    Wednesday 15 September 2010 **The Minister for Tourism and Heritage (John Penrose): ** The Government announced in the Budget on 22 June that…

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

  • Britain, Bolívar & the independence of Latin America

    In the latest podcast from the Foreign Office historians, Richard Smith discusses Simon Bolivar’s links with Britain and the role played by many hundreds of British volunteers who fought alongside him.

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

  • Local TV plans move forward

    Local TV in the UK came one step closer to being a reality today.

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

  • Peer to Patent launches in the UK

    New website launched to help improve the patent application process for inventions.

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

  • UK welcomes announcement of a National Dialogue and the lifting of the State of National Safety in Bahrain

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said it is now critical that there is concrete change and genuine political reform, to ensure long term stability in Bahrain.

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

  • Building business links in East Asia

    Opportunities for British businesses in Korea, Japan and China highlight the importance of the UK’s trade relations with the region.

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

  • Lord Heseltine encourages business to bid for share of funding for jobs and growth

    Lord Heseltine spoke about the importance of economic growth and the role of the Regional Growth Fund. He then took questions about the process…

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

  • Inclusive web design principles published

    A list of 10 principles that should be applied by web designers to create beautiful, usable and accessible websites has been published.

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

  • UK Business Secretary unveils free trade opportunities for Korean companies

    UK Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable launched a report outlining the investment opportunities in the UK arising from the EU/Korea Free Trade Agreement.

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

  • British Ministers focus on energy security and trade

    Lord Howell addresses the International Energy Forum in Riyadh

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

  • Global Energy Challenges: now and in the future

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell discussed aims to enhance oil price stability and the economic problems of sustained high oil prices in a speech to the International Energy Forum.

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