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Updated Between 1 January 2012
and 31 December 2012
  • Minister condemns “brutal” massacre in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt: "I am deeply concerned by emerging reports of a brutal massacre of civilians in Darayya"

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

  • Minister urges Gambia to halt executions

    Minister Alistair Burt expresses concern over reports that nine prisoners have been executed in Gambia.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister responds to Kenyan tribal violence

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said it is important that the underlying grievances that result in these kinds of incidents are properly addressed after clashes left more than 50 people dead.

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

  • Iran's shameful abuse of human rights continues

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned Iran's widespread abuse of its citizens' human rights as a "disgrace" and a "shameful indictment of Iran's leaders".

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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

  • Minister calls for settlement decision to be rescinded

    Minister Alistair Burt has commented on the announcement of further settlement tenders to the south of East Jerusalem.

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

  • 116/2012 - Ministry of Defence announces new Permanent Secretary

    The Prime Minister, with the agreement of the Secretary of State for Defence, has approved the appointment of Jon Thompson as the Permanent Under Secretary of the Ministry of Defence (MOD).

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

  • UK and US carry out air tanking exercise

    Air Force personnel from the UK and the US have carried out a joint training exercise to improve the way NATO carries out air-to-air refuelling.

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

  • Black Rats' prepare to continue Afghanistan transition process

    Members of 4th Mechanized Brigade (4 Mech Bde) are finalising their training ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan this autumn as the UK's Task Force Helmand on Op HERRICK 17.

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

  • New MOD Permanent Secretary announced

    It has been announced that Jon Thompson will take up the position of Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence.

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

  • Armed Forces play wins theatre award

    A play starring several members of the Armed Forces has been awarded a prestigious theatre award.

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

  • Close protection personnel undergo intense training

    The Royal Military Police's Close Protection Unit guards ministers, senior military officials and diplomatic staff on global deployments, so thorough training for new recruits is vital.

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

  • Life Sciences Strategy Update: August 2012

    Letter from David Willetts to stakeholders about progress in implementing the ‘Strategy for UK Life Sciences’.

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  • Celebration cauldron lit in Trafalgar Square

    First of four national ceremonies to create the Paralympic Flame

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

  • 55th BFI London Film Festival opens

    World’s best new films come to the Capital. The 55th BFI London Film Festival is now underway and will showcase 204 feature films and 110…

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

  • The Art Fund increases funding to museums and galleries by 50%

    Raft of funding measures announced to help people all over the UK have access to great art.

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

  • £15m to be invested in cultural education

    Government announces plans to build on recommendations of Cultural Education Review.

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

  • Sierra Leone: UK rapid response to tackle cholera

    The UK Government has activated its new rapid response network for the first time, to help two million people affected by the cholera outbreak in Sierra Leone.

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

  • DFID research: Research call - the Brazilian development model for Africa: evidence and lessons

    DFID is inviting applications for a new research programme which looks specifically at Brazilian development in relation to Africa.

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

  • New members appointed to the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE)

    Three new members have been appointed to the Government’s Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE).

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