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  • 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 review of arms exports

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt: "We will not issue licences where we judge there is a clear risk that the proposed export might provoke or prolong regional or internal conflicts."

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on recent events in Bahrain

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Bahraini Government should move quickly to carry out commitments to transparent investigations into recent events and any alleged human rights abuses.

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

  • Training Ugandans for Somalia deployment

    A British training team puts Ugandan troops through their paces on the eve of deployment to Somalia. Report by Sharon Kean.

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

  • North West submits highest number of bids to the Regional Growth Fund

    A total of 89 bids were submitted to the fund from the region out of a total of 464. The £1.4 billion Regional Growth Fund is designed to …

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

  • Capital growth targeted as London signs up to local enterprise network

    A new local enterprise partnership to lead local growth for London’s firms was today given the green light by Decentralisation Minister, Greg…

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Bahrain

    Foreign Secretary William Hague today visited Bahrain on the final leg of his visit to the Middle East which has included stops in Tunisia, Jordan, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Spanish Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the Middle East, Latin America and UK-Spain relations with Spanish Foreign Minister Trinidad Jiménez in London on 17 February.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments on arms exports to Bahrain

    "In light of events we are today formally reviewing recent licensing decisions for exports to Bahrain," said Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt.

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

  • Bahrain: "We urge all sides to avoid violence and the police to exercise restraint"

    "We have conveyed our concern about these events and the level of violence to the Government of Bahrain." said Foreign Secretary William Hague.

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

  • The UK Prosperity Agenda – growth, open markets and good governance

    The UK Government firmly believes that open and free trade is the way to increase global wealth. I want to see British businesses making the most of opportunities in Africa.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: "UK remains committed to supporting the people of Zimbabwe"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented on the rollover of the EU's restrictive measures on Zimbabwe.

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

  • Capital growth targeted as London signs up to local enterprise network

    The London Mayor and a leading business person will co-chair the city’s new local enterprise Board, which will bring together the capital’s …

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

  • Willetts comments on Science and Technology Select Committee Report: 'Technology Innovation Centres'

    “Innovation is a key driver of growth. Our plan for a network of elite Technology and Innovation Centres will target those areas that will have…

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

  • DECC appoints non-executive director

    Paul Walsh has been appointed as Lead Non-Executive Director for the Department of Energy and Climate Change for two years. He joins DECC&rsquo…

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

  • Joint statement from PM and President Barroso

    Prime Minister David Cameron has issued a joint statement on EU economic growth with President Barroso of the European Commission.

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

  • Funding agreed for Woolwich Crossrail station box

    New "station box" to be built on Crossrail line through Woolwich.

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

  • Publication of a basic carbon tool for local authorities

    Basic carbon tool can assist authorities in demonstrating the carbon benefits of bids to the local sustainable transport fund.

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

  • UK concern at policing of recent protests in Bahrain

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt concerned at use of 'excessive force'.

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

  • UK and Greece: partnership and co-operation

    Foreign Secretary William Hague meets Greek Foreign Minister Dimitris Droutsas for talks

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