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  • HMS Blyth takes command of NATO task group

    HMS Blyth, the Clyde-based minehunter currently deployed in the Mediterranean, has taken up position as 'command platform' of a NATO task group in the region.

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

  • Foreign Secretary at the United Nations General Assembly Friends of Yemen Ministerial

    Foreign Secretary William Hague makes the opening remarks at the fourth meeting of the United Nations General Assembly Friends of Yemen Ministerial.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces appointment of new UK Special Envoy to the Sahel

    Foreign Secretary William Hague last night announced the appointment of Stephen O’Brien MP as the UK's new Special Representative for the Sahel.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Ecuadorian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino in New York today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for more action to help Yemen

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "The UK Government stands firmly behind President Hadi as he continues to tackle these significant challenges."

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

  • The United Kingdom restates its longstanding commitment to the people of Gibraltar

    Statement of the delegation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in exercise of the right of reply to the remarks made by the Prime Minister of Spain in the general debate on 25 September 2012

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

  • Captain Carl Manley dies in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain Carl Manley of the Royal Marines died in Afghanistan on Monday 24 September 2012.

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

  • Scientist supports military colleagues in Helmand

    From Camp Bastion in southern Afghanistan, MOD scientist Dr Peter Harvey explains the role of the Scientific Adviser. Ian Carr reports.

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  • "The Arab Spring represents a precious opportunity for people to realise their aspirations for a job, a voice and a stake in their own future"

    Statement by UK Prime Minister David Cameron to the 67th Session of the UN General Assembly

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

  • "There can be no negotiations on the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands unless and until such time as the islanders so wish"

    Statement of the delegation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in exercise of the right of reply to remarks made by President of the Argentine Republic on 25 September.

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

  • Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully welcomes Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary to New Zealand

    Read an excerpt of the transcript for the 21 January press conference held by New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully to welcome the Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary, or download the full transcript in …

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

  • 40 Commando takes command in Nahr-e Saraj

    40 Commando Royal Marines officially completed the transfer of command of Combined Force Nahr-e Saraj (North) on 21 September 2012 from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards.

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

  • Yemeni President Hadi visits UK ahead of Friends of Yemen meeting in New York

    The Prime Minister today welcomed President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi of the Republic of Yemen to Downing Street to discuss ongoing reform in Yemen and joint efforts to defeat terrorism.

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

  • Captain James Anthony Townley dies in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain James Anthony Townley from the Corps of Royal Engineers died in Afghanistan on Friday 21 September 2012.

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

  • Outgoing Governor of Helmand thanks British forces

    The outgoing Governor of Helmand province, Gulab Mangal, has thanked International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) for their service and sacrifices in Afghanistan during his four years in office.

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

  • PM meets President Hadi of Yemen

    The two leaders agreed that the UK and Yemen would continue to work closely together to tackle the threat of terrorism in Yemen.

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

  • Sergeant Jonathan Eric Kups dies in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Jonathan Eric Kups, from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, died at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, on Friday…

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

  • Meet the Foreign Secretary

    The Foreign Secretary has selected five of his twitter followers to meet him for a discussion about foreign policy at the Foreign Office.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister pays tribute to outgoing Governor of Helmand Province

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi has paid tribute to the efforts of the outgoing Governor of Helmand Province Mohammad Gulab Mangal.

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

  • Foreign Secretary Message for Peace Day

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has recorded a message in support of International Peace Day on 21 September.

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