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  • UK welcomes report on use of chemical weapons in Syria

    Foreign Secretary says all parties should acknowledge findings of UN inspectors’ report on use of chemical weapons in Syria.

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

  • Training Afghanistan's future military leaders

    British soldiers are bringing the Sandhurst ethos to the Afghan National Army Officer Academy in Kabul. Report by Ian Carr.

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

  • Foreign Secretary remarks on Syria at press conference in Paris

    Foreign Secretary says UK, US and France united in supporting UN resolution to enshrine Syria’s responsibility to hand over chemical weapons.

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

  • FCO Minister opens Deauville Partnership Investment Conference

    Alistair Burt spoke about the Deauville Partnership's priority: supporting governments of countries in transition address economic pressures.

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

  • UK welcomes US-Russia agreement on Syrian chemical weapons

    Foreign Secretary welcomes framework agreement on Syria chemical weapons. Onus now on Assad regime to comply with the agreement in full.

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

  • G8 Deauville Partnership Investment Conference

    As part of the UK's G8 Presidency, Britain hosted the G8 Deauville Partnership Investment Conference in London on Monday, 16 September, 2013

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

  • UK and Afghan soldiers' operation success

    Soldiers from 4th Battalion The Rifles have assisted the Afghan National Army in a successful operation in Helmand's Nahr-e Saraj district.

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

  • A look behind the scenes on operations

    A new exhibition at the Imperial War Museum in London takes a look at the challenges of supporting and maintaining troops on the front line.

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

  • Afghanistan monthly progress report for July/August 2013

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan for July/August 2013.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 12 September 2013

    The Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) answered questions about a veil ban, the Prime Minister’s spectacles, spare room subsidy and Syria.

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

  • FCO Minister concerned by attacks on Libyan Government buildings

    Alistair Burt deplores bomb attacks in Libya and reiterates UK support to Libyan Government and people in tackling insecurity.

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

  • Alistair Burt welcomes peaceful transfer of Camp Ashraf residents

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt welcomes peaceful transfer of residents from Camp Ashraf to Camp Liberty after appalling recent attack.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 12 September 2013

    The Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) answered questions about a music industry meeting, Omagh and Syria.

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

  • UK response to developments in Syria

    Foreign Secretary has updated Parliament on the UK response to the humanitarian crisis, the political process and use of chemical weapons.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 11 September 2013

    The Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the economy, the spare room subsidy, Help to Buy, Syria, WW1 and HS2.

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

  • Meeting with President Abbas

    The Prime Minister met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Downing Street earlier today.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister meeting with President Abbas

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg met Palestinian President Abbas to discuss the Syria crisis and progress on the Middle East peace process.

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

  • This exercise marks the start of our annual deployment of the Response Force Task Group comprising over 3000 men and women

    Col Oliver, Deputy Commander 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines speech at the "Albanian Lion 2013" press conference.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 10 September 2013

    The Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Cabinet meeting and Syria.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt underlines UK’s support for Yemen at crucial time in its political transition.

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