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  • President Obama speaks ahead of State Visit

    President of the United States Barack Obama gave an interview ahead of his State Visit to the UK from 24-26 May.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns military attacks in Sudan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemned the attacks in Sudan and called on all sides to cease hostilities immediately.

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

  • Statement on situation in Yemen

    Following reports that international diplomats are being held in the UAE Embassy in Sana'a by armed loyalists a Foreign Office spokesperson said:

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

  • The Queen's visit to the Republic of Ireland concludes

    The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Republic of Ireland on 17-20 May. The first ever visit by a British Head of State.

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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 sends condolences following train crash in South Africa

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham sent his condolences to the people of South Africa following a train collision in Soweto on 19 May that is reported to have injured more than 850 people.

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

  • Government publishes position paper on future EU funding for research and innovation

    Research and innovation must play an increasingly vital role in promoting green growth in Europe and should continue to receive a high - …

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

  • Interim chair appointed to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority

    Lieutenant General Sir Philip Trousdell KBE CB has been appointed as interim Chair of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority to take over from Sir…

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

  • Water companies must plan for a drier climate

    Dry weather is likely to become a more frequent occurrence in the future due to the impacts of climate change.

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

  • Call for evidence on health and safety legislation for the Löfstedt Review

    The Lofstedt Review into health and safety legislation, announced by the Minister for Employment in March, today issued a call for evidence.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 20 May 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Super injunctions/privacy laws, Chris Huhne and the International Monetary Fund.

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

  • Sir Roy McNulty report on rail value for money and the West Coast franchise process

    Announcing the publication of Sir Roy McNulty’s study into value for money in the rail industry and update about the West Coast franchise process.

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

  • New Growth Fund opens for business

    New £2.5 billion fund launched to provide funding for UK SMEs.

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

  • Minister of State for Latin America addresses education and human rights in Colombia

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne signs education agreement, speaks at human rights reception and attends refugees event on his first day in Colombia.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister announces UK assistance for flood emergency in Colombia

    Minister of State for Latin America Jeremy Browne expresses deepest condolences to those affected by heaving rains in Colombia.

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

  • Ministers to discuss EU issues in Brussels

    UK Foreign, Defence and Development Ministers will discuss the Middle East, EU accession and development issues during the Foreign & General Affairs Councils on 23-24 May.

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

  • New guide for universities to manage Intellectual Property

    The new guide provides advice and information to universities to help them understand how they can best use their institution’s intellectual…

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

  • Huhne: Strong, independent, regulator crucial for secure, low-carbon, affordable energy

    DECC published the conclusions of two reviews today that aim to support the delivery of energy and climate change goals by strengthening the…

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

  • Ofgem review: Written Ministerial Statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP - 19 May 2011

    Today I am publishing the conclusions of the Ofgem Review. The Coalition Programme for Government committed to a review of the role of Ofgem…

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

  • Explanatory memorandum to the Gas (Exemptions) Order 2011

    A statutory document extending 19 gas licence exemptions that will otherwise expire on 1 March 2011.

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