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  • Foreign Secretary visits Somalia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has visited Somalia’s capital Mogadishu – the first visit by a British Foreign Secretary since 1992.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister shocked and saddened by violence in Port Said

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt said he was shocked and saddened by the scenes of violence at a football stadium in Port Said, Egypt on 1 February.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt addresses energy security in Houston

    British Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt delivered a keynote address on energy security at a World Affairs Council luncheon at the Federal Reserve Bank in Houston.

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

  • Her Majesty's Non-Resident Ambassador to the Somali Republic

    Mr John William Matthew Baugh, UK Senior Representative for Somalia has been appointed Her Majesty's Non-Resident Ambassador to the Somali Republic.

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

  • The Arab Spring and Challenges for 2012

    Remarks by Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt to the World Affairs Council of Houston.

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

  • Europe in a changing world

    Speech given by Minister for Europe, David Lidington, at the New Economy Forum, Madrid, Spain on the 1st February 2012

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

  • Defence Minister visits Dalgety Bay to hear concerns of local community

    Mr Robathan met with and listened to the concerns of representatives from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), the local community…

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

  • MOD announces bidder shortlist for UK training estate contract

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has published details of the four bidders shortlisted for a new national contract to manage its UK training estate.

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

  • HMS Brocklesby rewarded for part in Libya mission

    HMS Brocklesby has been awarded the accolade of Britain's best minehunter for its work in the waters off Libya last year.

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

  • HMS Daring becomes first Type 45 to pass through the Suez Canal

    HMS Cumberland's ship's company received a rapturous welcome home to the UK as she returned from six-and-a-half months of operations, including high-profile roles evacuating refugees from Libya and enforcing an arms …

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

  • Defence Secretary meets New Zealand counterpart

    The Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has welcomed the New Zealand Minister of Defence Dr Jonathan Coleman to the UK.

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

  • Statement on accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has made a written statement to Parliament on Croatia's EU accession.

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

  • Hayes launches independent review of professionalism in the FE and skills sector

    He confirmed that the review will be chaired by Lord Lingfield, working with an expert panel led by David Sherlock CBE, former head of the Adult…

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

  • Edward Davey appointed Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change

    3 February 2012 Edward Davey MP has today been appointed Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. Arriving at DECC’s headquarters…

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

  • Minister's Winter Warmth Appeal

    2 February 2012 As the big freeze grips the country, pensioners and the most vulnerable are being urged to take advantage of a government grant…

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

  • Statement by Charles Hendry on Coryton Refinery

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today chaired a meeting of interested parties to discuss the future of the Coryton refinery. The meeting took…

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

  • A review of DECC's work: February 2012

    Review of DECC work over the last month

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

  • Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt: London to reap tourism boost from Olympic and Paralympic Games

    Businesses are urged to make the most of 2012 as VisitEngland campaign gathers pace.

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

  • Damian Green's speech on making immigration work for Britain

    This speech was delivered at the Policy Exchange on 2 February 2012. This version is checked against delivery.

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

  • Aung San Suu Kyi praises UK aid in Burma

    Aung San Suu Kyi praised the work of DFID in Burma during a high-profile visit to a UK funded project on Tuesday.

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