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  • FCO Minister appalled by killing of civilians at bakery in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemns shelling that killed over 60 people queuing for bread at a bakery in Halfaya, Syria .

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

  • EU puts Iran sanctions into law

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt comments following the EU's formal implementation of additional sanctions against Iran.

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

  • UK shocked by violence in Tana River, Kenya

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds: "My sympathies go to the families of those who have been killed and wounded."

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

  • Renewed effort needed on two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian conflict

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has spoken with the President of the Palestinian Authority about the need for peace in the region.

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

  • HMS Diamond arrives home in time for Christmas

    Royal Navy warship HMS Diamond has returned home to Portsmouth today following her maiden deployment to the Middle East.

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

  • The Choir: a year with the Military Wives

    Choirmaster Gareth Malone and key members of the Military Wives Choir reflect on their extraordinary journey in a Christmas Day television special.

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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

  • MOD gives blueprint to potential infrastructure partners

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) property and services provider, has issued the document which allows the three short-listed teams to prepare detailed bids to potentially bec…

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

  • David Cameron visits troops in Afghanistan

    The UK Prime Minister praised armed forces success during visit to Camp Bastion.

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

  • Prime Minister visits Oman

    The Prime Minister is in Oman today to meet the Sultan of Oman as part of the Government's ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with countries in the Gulf region.

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

  • Transcript of press briefing by David Cameron in Afghanistan

    "I wanted to come to Afghanistan ... to wish the troops a happy Christmas and to thank them for the work they're doing,' says David Cameron.

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

  • Princess Royal attends naval cadets' passing out parade

    Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has attended a parade performed by cadets passing out from Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC).

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

  • MOD launches new Skynet satellite

    A new satellite which will provide secure military communications for UK Armed Forces has been successfully launched into space.

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

  • UN report stark reminder of horrific human rights situation in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt: The UK will continue to support work of UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria to ensure accountability.

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

  • MOD awards £258 million Sea King helicopter support contract

    The MOD has agreed a £258 million contract to support Sea King helicopters, which will sustain 500 jobs across the UK.

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

  • Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Ministerial Council.

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

  • UK condemns regime harassment of Iranian blogger’s family

    Foreign Office calls for end to impunity of Security Forces in Iran following death in custody of Sattar Beheshti.

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

  • Recognition for veterans of Arctic Convoys and Bomber Command

    The Prime Minister has welcomed Sir John Holmes' review into the rules and principles governing the award of military campaign medals

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

  • Prime Minister announces reduction in UK troop numbers in Afghanistan

    UK force levels in Afghanistan are to reduce to around 5,200 by the end of 2013, the Prime Minister announced today.

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

  • HMS Monmouth reassures shipping with anti-piracy exercise

    HMS Monmouth and her Royal Marines have been working with the US Navy to demonstrate how they can help keep the sea lanes open in the Middle East.

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