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  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attack on UN compound in Sudan

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds condemns shelling of UN compound in Sudan and offers condolences to those killed and injured in the attack

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

  • Relocation of UK military HQ in Afghanistan

    The headquarters of British forces deployed in Afghanistan is set to move from Lashkar Gah to Camp Bastion this summer.

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

  • Pre-G8 video conference

    Ahead of next week's G8 summit, David Cameron holds talks with President Obama, Chancellor Merkel, President Hollande and PM Letta.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes US assessment of chemical weapon use by Assad

    UK agrees with US assessment of Assad’s chemical weapon use and calls for co-ordinated response from the international community.

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

  • RAF Tornado Squadron prepares for Afghanistan

    An RAF Tornado Squadron is being put through its paces at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland this week as it makes final preparations for a deployment to Afghanistan.

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

  • Statement following PM's discussions with President Obama and G8 European leaders

    The Prime Minister held discussions with President Obama and G8 European leaders ahead of the G8 Summit.

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

  • Conflict resources for financial Years 2013/4 and 2014/15

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on conflict prevention, stabilisation and peacekeeping activities over the next two years.

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

  • Alistair Burt reiterates UK support for efforts to make progress on peace process

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt reiterated the UK’s commitment to Secretary of State Kerry’s efforts to secure a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, during a four day visit to Israel and the Occupi…

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Burma

    Mr Andrew Patrick has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Burma.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meeting US Secretary of State to discuss Syria

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague will meet US Secretary of State, John Kerry in Washington DC today.

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

  • The UK in support of the 2013 Syria Humanitarian Assistance Response Plan launched in Geneva

    Ambassador Karen Pierce made a statement at the Joint Launch of the Syria Humanitarian Assistance Response Plan 2013 and the Syria Regional Response Plan 2013 in Geneva on 7 June 2013.

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to Jamaica

    Mr David Fitton CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to Jamaica.

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

  • Army chief visits troops in Afghanistan

    The head of the British Army has visited UK Service personnel working in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN Security Council Syria statement

    Foreign Secretary welcomes UN call for humanitarian agencies to get urgent access to Qusayr

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

  • "The UK will stand with the Somali people and their government"

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, chairs UN Security Council briefing on Somalia.

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

  • Governor addresses Caribbean Association of Insurance Regulators

    On behalf of the Turks and Caicos FInancial Services Commission, Governor Ric Todd, welcomed conference delegates to the Islands this week:

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

  • Transfer of detainees to Afghan custody to resume

    The MOD intends to restart the transfer of detainees captured by UK forces into the Afghan judicial system.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Somalia

    Mr Neil Wigan has been appointed Her Majesty's non-resident Ambassador to Somalia.

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

  • Camp Bastion protectors receive Afghanistan medals

    Soldiers who thwarted a rocket attack on Camp Bastion in February have been awarded their richly-deserved Afghanistan campaign medals.

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

  • FCO Minister concerned by prison sentences for Egyptian NGOs

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt calls on Egyptian authorities to create an environment that allows civil society to flourish.

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