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  • British missions in Germany closed

    All British missions in Germany will be closed on 14 May 2015. Consular sections in Düsseldorf and Munich will also be closed on 15 May 2015

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ambassadorial statement after meeting Ali Ahmeti in Skopje

    Statement by ambassadors of France, Germany, Italy, UK, US and EU after meeting leader of Democratic Union for Integration Ali Ahmeti.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • HMS Bulwark rescues over 400 migrants

    HMS Bulwark is conducting its largest tasking to date as part of the coordinated response to the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Counter-Extremism Bill - National Security Council meeting

    At the first meeting of the new National Security Council (NSC) plans for a new Counter-Extremism Bill will be discussed.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • "The UK urges the Libyan government to cooperate fully with the ICC as part of efforts to combat impunity for the crimes that have been committed"

    Statement delivered by Helen Mulvein, Legal Counsellor at the UK Mission to the UN, to the Security Council Meeting on situation in Libya.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near Estonia

    RAF Typhoon jets operating as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission have intercepted Russian military aircraft near Baltic airspace.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • "The United Kingdom has always been a strong supporter of Bosnia and Herzegovina's long term stability and prosperity."

    Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft of the UK Mission to the UN at the Security Council Meeting on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Europe Day Celebrations in Ecuador

    British Embassy Quito participates in reception held by the Delegation of the European Union for Europe day

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ministry of Defence Ministerial appointments finalised

    Prime Minister retains Philip Dunne and Julian Brazier, and appoints Penny Mordaunt, Mark Lancaster and Earl Howe to roles in the Ministry of Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK reaffirms strong commitment to Libya and its people

    The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States of America reaffirm their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya, and …

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • US Navy Vice Admiral shows commitment to combined carrier strike

    One of the highest-ranking women in the US Armed Forces has met with her Royal Navy counterparts to plan future joint carrier operations.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Election 2015: Prime Minister's speech

    Following the results of the 2015 general election, the Prime Minister David Cameron made a speech outside Downing Street.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Senior government appointments: 8 May 2015

    The Prime Minister has announced senior government appointments following the 2015 general election.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Resignations from government: 8 May 2015

    The Queen has approved a number of resignations from government following the 2015 general election.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • "The Second World War showed us the darkest side of humanity."

    Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft of the UK Mission to the UN at the General Assembly special solemn plenary meeting in commemoration of all victims of the Second World War

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

  • HMS Bulwark and Merlin helicopters ready for operations in the Mediterranean

    HMS Bulwark and three Merlin helicopters are now ready to operate in the Mediterranean, working closely with the Italian Navy, and coordinated via Rome.

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

  • FCO Minister appalled by reported murder of Yazidis

    If confirmed, reports of the murder of hundreds of Yazidis are a further sign of ISIL's utter depravity.

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

  • Villiers condemns reckless attack in North Belfast

    The Secretary of State has this morning condemned those responsible for the device found in North Belfast

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

  • A fight for the skies: The Battle of Britain

    In the last of a series of blogs, we take a look at three key moments for the Armed Forces in the Second World War.

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

  • Tactical drop: British Paratroopers’ drop to D-Day victory

    In the second of a series of blogs, we take a look at three key moments for the Armed Forces in the Second World War.

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