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Updated Between 1 January 2012
and 31 December 2012
  • Fair trade: Andrew Mitchell backs trade and growth

    DFID engagement with the private sector supports work to bring commercial and development objectives together in private sector activity. Fairtrade and fair trade approaches contribute to this area of work.

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

  • Malawi: Urgent support for vital health projects

    Today the British Government announced urgent support for the Malawian health system to prevent the cancellation of vital vaccination and bed net programmes.

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

  • Scrapping family visitor appeal rights will save millions

    Foreign nationals refused visa for a short visit to see family members in UK will lose the full right to appeal the decision in the courts.

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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

  • UK appalled by sentencing of cartoonist in Iran

    The UK urges Iran to respect the right to freedom of expression after cartoonist Mahmoud Shokraye was sentenced 25 lashes.

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

  • Reaffirming commitment to the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has welcomed the conclusion of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Preparatory Committee.

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

  • Foreign Secretary hosts Foreign Minister Alfredo Moreno of Chile

    Foreign Secretary discussed ways that the UK and Chile can work together on a range of international issues when he met Chilean Foreign Minister Alfredo Moreno.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes withdrawal of South Sudan's forces from Abyei

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham welcomed the news, saying it is vital that it is reciprocated by withdrawal of all Sudanese Armed Forces personnel from Abyei.

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

  • CDS explains reasons for changes to Joint Strike Fighter capability

    Military command is about taking difficult decisions in changing and challenging circumstances. Over the 40 years I have had the honour to serve…

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

  • Troops salute Prince Charles at Jubilee Parade

    Service personnel saluted Prince Charles in Edinburgh this week during a military parade through the Scottish capital to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

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

  • Night scramble for Navy Search and Rescue crew

    A Search and Rescue crew from Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose in Cornwall conducted a daring rescue of an injured fisherman earlier this week.

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

  • Armed Forces lead State Opening of Parliament ceremony

    The pomp and ceremony that takes place during the event is an essential part of the State Opening of Parliament, and over 1,300 Service personnel…

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

  • Armed Forces Day preparations underway

    Final preparations are underway for the nation to come together to celebrate 2012's Armed Forces Day. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • New Groceries Code Adjudicator

    Bill to protect suppliers from unfair treatment by supermarkets is published in the House of Lords.

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

  • New Groceries Adjudicator to protect suppliers from unfair treatment by supermarkets

    The new body is being established to enforce the Groceries Code after the Competition Commission identified competition issues in their 2008…

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

  • Business Secretary Vince Cable and Lord Heseltine comment on the National Audit Office’s report on the Regional Growth Fund

    Lord Heseltine, chair of the Regional Growth Fund’s Independent Advisory Panel said: “The NAO report shows the positive impact that the Regional…

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

  • Tanker fuel drivers vote for strike action

    Responding to the news that strike action has been averted, Edward Davey, Energy and Climate Change Secretary said: “This is the right result…

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

  • Moore proposes next stage stage of referendum talks with First Minister

    The Secretary of State has has written to the First Minister Alex Salmond to propose they meet for the next stage of their talks on  delivering a legal, fair and decisive referendum.

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

  • The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – plan ahead for a fantastic weekend

    People all over the United Kingdom will be celebrating The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee over the extended bank holiday weekend.

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

  • Sporting star tackles bullying

    Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone joined former rugby union star Ben Cohen yesterday evening to launch his anti-bullying charity.

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