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  • Foreign Secretary meets German Foreign Minister

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague's statement about his meeting with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Foreign Minister of Germany, in London.

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

  • Cash grants to help disabled people in standing for election extended for another year

    Helen Grant announces extension of Access to Elected Office for Disabled People Fund.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 3 February

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on smoking in cars, flooding, Scotland, and the Help to Buy Scheme.

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

  • Chinese New Year 2014: David Cameron's speech

    This speech was made at a reception in Downing Street to celebrate Chinese New Year 2014.

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

  • EU statement on treatment of human rights defenders

    Declaration by High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union regarding the treatment of human rights defenders and their relatives in China

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for urgent progress on Syrian humanitarian crisis

    As talks reach end of first round, William Hague says plight of the Syrian people must be urgent priority.

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

  • Minister Swire concludes visit to Burma and Cambodia

    Foreign Minister Hugo Swire leaves Cambodia after a successful visit to the region. Very impressed with Cambodia’s potential for the future.

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

  • Chinese New Year 2014: message from the Deputy Prime Minister

    Nick Clegg welcomes the Year of the Horse and pays tribute to the invaluable contribution made by Britain’s Chinese communities.

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

  • £4 million awarded to English museums

    DCMS and the Wolfson Foundation announce grants for museums and galleries across England.

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

  • British Embassy launches football co-existence league

    The British Embassy in Israel, in cooperation with football organisation The Equalizer, launched “Coexistence Through Football” project.

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

  • Welsh international footballer turned social enterprise-leader wins Big Society Award

    Baroness Jenny Randerson to present award to Kelly Davies.

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

  • Year of Culture kicks off in Russia’s cultural capital, St Petersburg

    An exhibition of photographs by Charles March has opened the UK-Russia Year of Culture 2014 in St Petersburg.

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

  • Ukraine: Update and government response

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on the situation in Ukraine and the UK government’s response.

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

  • Investing in social enterprise: government publishes policy roadmap

    The government sets out the steps being taken over the next year to enable the right conditions for social enterprises to thrive in the UK.

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

  • Holocaust Memorial Day Trust

    Speech given by the Secretary of State at the Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration.

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

  • The importance of open societies and economies in Asia Pacific

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague sets out five principles that will be crucial for success of countries adapting to a changing world.

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

  • £5 million government cash injection to transform community buildings

    Community buildings benefit from £5.5 million government boost to help them reopen to the public or improve their existing use.

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

  • British Ambassador marks Eighth Anniversary of the Amir's Assumption of Power

    The British Embassy in Kuwait extends its sincere congratulations and re-affirms the strong and historic bonds that define UK-Kuwait relations

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

  • Changes to UK government representation in Orlando, Florida

    All services currently offered by the British Consulate in Orlando will transfer to the British Consulate General in Miami.

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

  • Supporting Women's Participation in Public Life in Morocco

    The British Ambassador to Morocco attended an event run by the British Council on Women's Participation in Public Life.’

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