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  • British Government condemns bomb attacks in Iraq

    British Government condemns the increasing violence in Iraq and highlights support for efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice

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

  • UK hands over base to Afghan forces

    British troops have handed over control of Patrol Base (PB) Ouellette to the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP).

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

  • New cyber reserve unit created

    Britain will build a dedicated capability to counter-attack in cyberspace and, if necessary, to strike in cyberspace.

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

  • Today’s resolution is about ensuring the horrors of 21 August never happen again

    Explanation of vote by UK Foreign Secretary William Hague following UN Security Council adoption of resolution on Syria

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

  • International community must work together to support Yemen

    Intervention by UK Minister Alistair Burt to the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East (Yemen)

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

  • UN General Assembly Group of Friends Burma Meeting

    Representing the British Government, FCO Minister of State for Asia, Hugo Swire, attended the annual meeting of the Group of Friends of Burma at the UN General Assembly on 26 September.

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

  • Enhancing Accountability for Sexual Violence in Conflict

    Remarks by Foreign Secretary William Hague During UN Side Event on Enhancing Accountability for Sexual Violence in Conflict

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

  • I urge all concerned to improve humanitarian access in Syria

    Intervention by UK Minister Alistair Burt delivered to the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of the Syrian People

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

  • Foreign Secretary remarks at illegal wildlife trade event

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Illegal wildlife trade funds terrorism, undermines stability and development.

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

  • UK strongly supports the UN Integrated Strategy for the Sahel

    Statement by Mark Simmonds, UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, to the UN General Assembly High-Level Event on the Sahel

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

  • UK watching court ruling on Muslim Brotherhood closely

    British Government notes developments in Egypt and calls for an inclusive political system and respect for freedom of expression

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

  • Foreign Secretary addresses inaugural International Support Group for Lebanon

    Foreign Secretary: new International Support Group shows int’l community shares vital interest in supporting Lebanon’s hard-won peace.

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

  • Friends of Yemen reject the payment of ransoms to terrorists

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt welcomes step that will starve Al Qaeda of access to funding.

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

  • Nick Clegg pledges £100 million aid for Syria

    New support from the British people brings UK total to £500 million, the country's largest ever response to a humanitarian crisis.

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

  • Nick Clegg’s meeting with US Vice President Biden

    The Deputy Prime Minister met with Vice President Biden in Washington DC ahead of attending the United Nations General Assembly.

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

  • Working dog unit returns from Afghanistan

    Welcome home banners and celebrations greeted some 50 soldiers from 104 Military Working Dog Unit when they returned home from Afghanistan.

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

  • Global action to end warzone sexual violence

    Foreign Secretary and Angelina Jolie welcome new Declaration on ending Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • RAF team keeps rotors turning over Afghanistan

    An RAF team is providing pit-stop-style refuels at Camp Bastion to keep military helicopters in the air over Afghanistan.

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

  • Afghans pass milestone for police training

    Police training in central Helmand has passed a significant milestone with the opening of a new complex at the Lashkar Gah Training Centre.

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

  • United Nations General Assembly 68

    Updates from the UK delegation to the 68th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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