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  • FCO Minister strongly condemns murder of Tunisian politician

    Alistair Burt strongly condemns the assassination of Mohamed Brahmi and stresses need to prevent violence derailing the democratic process.

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

  • Written statement to Parliament on the Northern Ireland security situation

    The first statement by the Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, on the current security situation in Northern Ireland

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

  • Written statement to Parliament on the Northern Ireland security situation

    The second statement by the Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP on the current security situation in Northern Ireland

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

  • FCO Minister visits Egypt

    Alistair Burt stresses UK support for democracy and calls on all sides to refrain from violence and respect human rights and the rule of law.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister in Croatia for EU accession celebrations

    The Deputy Prime Minister visited Zagreb, Croatia on the eve of the country's accession to the European Union.

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

  • HMS Echo finds 18 wrecks off Libya

    Discoveries in waters off Libya have provided the Royal Navy with one of its most fruitful periods of survey work in recent years.

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

  • Foreign Secretary sends condolences after Spain train accident

    Foreign Secretary William Hague expresses condolences following the tragic train accident in North-Western Spain on 24 July.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Israeli Minister for Intelligence and Strategic Affairs

    Foreign Secretary re-emphasises UK support for the Middle East Peace Process and underlines strong UK commitment to Israel’s security.

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

  • Forces radio contract secures 300 UK jobs

    MOD has awarded a £45 million maintenance contract for the Armed Forces Bowman radio system that will secure up to 300 British defence jobs.

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

  • The people of the Middle East must be able to trust that progress is possible

    Statement delivered by UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative Mark Lyall Grant to UN Security Council Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East

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

  • Royal Navy receives upgraded Merlin helicopters

    The first of the UK's fleet of next-generation anti-submarine maritime patrol Merlin Mk2 helicopters have been delivered to the Royal Navy.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns prison attacks in Iraq

    Alistair Burt strongly condemns the terrorist attacks on Abu Ghraib and Al-Taji prisons in Iraq yesterday.

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

  • Royal Navy hosts Japanese warships in Portsmouth

    Three Japanese warships have arrived in Portsmouth for a 4-day visit to help forge closer links with the Royal Navy.

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

  • Armed Forces celebrate royal birth with gunfire and cheers

    The Armed Forces are celebrating the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first child in fine style across the world today.

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

  • Sports pitch for returning Scots fusiliers

    A piece of derelict land has been turned into a new football pitch for Scottish soldiers ahead of their return from Afghanistan.

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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU designation of Hizballah’s military wing

    William Hague: The EU has sent a clear and robust message that it stands united against terrorism.

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

  • RAF at world's largest air show

    The Royal Air Force demonstrated its global capabilities to 130,000 people at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at the weekend.

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

  • Home Secretary statement on West Midlands attacks

    The Home Secretary has issued a statement on the attacks in the West Midlands.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes progress on Middle East Peace Process

    The Foreign Secretary has welcomed US Secretary Kerry’s announcement that Israel and the Palestinians reached agreement on basis for resuming talks.

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

  • Secretary of State calls for violent protests to stop

    Speaking on Friday afternoon, Theresa Villiers called on all those with influence to encourage calm this weekend.

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