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  • Hague updates parliament on Libya

    UK Foreign Secretary William Hague updated parliament yesterday on events in Libya, saying that we are clear that Gaddafi should go, and it is impossible to see a viable or peaceful way forward for Libya until he does so.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 27 April 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Syria, Growth Figures and the Royal Wedding.

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

  • Minister for Africa visits Sierra Leone

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham is visiting Freetown as the UK representative for Sierra Leone’s 50th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns violence in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the legitimate aspirations of Syrian people need to be met. He calls on the Syrian Authorities to respect the right of the people to express their views.

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Middle East and North Africa

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the UK will continue to stand for reform not repression in response to the events in the Middle East and North Africa.

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

  • Protect your designs on World Intellectual Property Day

    This year the theme is ‘Designing the Future’. Designs are about the way an object looks and developers can invest a lot of time and money into…

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

  • Olympic venue opens to the public

    The centre which will host the London 2012 canoe slalom competition has welcomed its first visitors.

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

  • New Zealand Prime Minister welcomed to Number 10

    Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed New Zealand Prime Minister John Key to Downing Street.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 26 April 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Libya, Council of Europe Conference, Economy and Cabinet.

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

  • New operator sought for Greater Anglia rail services

    Invitation to tender for the Greater Anglia rail services.

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

  • UK supports Gulf Co-operation Council initiative to resolve crisis in Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt discussed the situation in Yemen with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in the United Arab Emirates Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash.

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

  • Foreign Secretary talks of "tightening pressure" on Qadhafi regime

    "The plan is to continue to tighten the pressure of every form, including the military pressure, on the Qadhafi regime" said Foreign Secretary William Hague.

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

  • Myth bust: Red tape challenge

    The Red Tape Challenge is about examining and understanding the impact of regulation to ensure that it is proportionate while delivering the desired outcomes.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns killing of demonstrators in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague calls on the Syrian security forces to exercise restraint instead of repression following reports of deaths and casualties across Syria.

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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

  • No ifs, it’s time for water butts

    With summer on its way it's time for gardeners to think about saving rainwater ready for their garden's thirstiest months.

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

  • Best of British business receive Queen's Awards for Enterprise

    Small and large companies from across the UK are today (21 April 2011) named as winners of The Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2011 - the UK's highest accolade for business success.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on human rights in Bahrain

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on authorities to respect the right to peaceful protest in Bahrain.

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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, Australia and the London 2012 Paralympic Games were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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

  • Last few days to apply for London 2012 tickets

    Applications to see next year’s Olympic Games must be submitted by 26 April

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