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  • Foreign Secretary comments on UN vote on Libya no fly zone

    "We have been clear that the world would not accept Qadhafi’s brutality against his own people."

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

  • Enhancing UK-US Business links

    Foreign Office Minister for North America Alistair Burt welcomed Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to the Foreign Office.

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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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns the violence in Yemen

    "Violence only undermines the opportunities for dialogue between the parties in Yemen."

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on UN vote on Libya no-fly zone

    The UN Security Council voted last night for a no-fly zone to be imposed over Libya. Ten votes were in favour, five abstained and none were against. The UK took the lead in drafting the resolution and was a co-sponsor.

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

  • Irish troops in Helmand mark St Patrick's Day

    Troops from the 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment and the Irish Guards serving in Afghanistan marked St Patrick's Day in Helmand yesterday.

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

  • Innovative Defence kit showcased during National Science and Engineering Week

    A new form of armoured netting which can stop rocket-propelled grenades damaging vehicles was one of the items showcased at an event to mark National Science and Engineering Week.

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

  • PM statement on the UN Security Council Resolution on Libya

    The Prime Minister made a statement to the House of Commons following the UN Security Council adoption of Resolution 1973 (2011) on Libya.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 18 March 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on Libya.

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

  • Joint statement on Libya from the UK, US and France with the support of Arab States.

    Resolution 1973 lays out very clear conditions that must be met. The UK, US, France and Arab States agree that a cease fire must be implemented immediately. That means all attacks against civilians must stop.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Middle East and North Africa in Parliament

    Foreign Secretary William Hague opened a debate on the UK's policy on the Middle East and North Africa in the House of Commons today.

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

  • United Nations Security Council resolution on Libya No-Fly Zone has been approved

    UK Explanation of Vote delivered by Sir Mark Lyall Grant, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the UK Mission to the UN, on Security Council Resolution on Libya

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

  • Tackling the threat from weapons of mass destruction

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell met Ambassador Ahmet Uzumcu Director General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on 17 March.

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

  • Taliban losing local support in Helmand

    Corporal Jamie Williams from The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), is based in Patrol Base Attal on Route 601 near Lashkar Gah. Here he writes about how the Taliban is…

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

  • Afghan villagers help British dispose of IED

    British bomb disposal experts successfully disposed of a roadside bomb this week which had been brought to them by local villagers.

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

  • HMS Somerset awarded trophy for counter-piracy work

    The Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset has been recognised for her excellent work policing international waters.

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

  • RAF's new C-17 makes its first delivery to Helmand

    The RAF's newest C-17 aircraft has completed its first operational mission to Afghanistan, delivering essential supplies to the front line.

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

  • Sailors prepare for Afghanistan at HMS Raleigh

    Royal Navy personnel are being trained in weapon-handling skills at HMS Raleigh ahead of deploying to Afghanistan and on other land operations.

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

  • Control order powers: 11 December 2010 to 10 March 2011

    The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mrs Theresa May): Section 14(1) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (the 2005 Act)…

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

  • PM urges international action on Libya

    Prime Minister David Cameron has called for the international community to come together and take the right steps on Libya.

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