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  • Foreign Office Minister urges restraint in Gaza and southern Israel

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt 'deeply concerned' by the recent increase of violence in Gaza and southern Israel.

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

  • UK and Latin America: Partners for prosperity

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne will visit Chile, Colombia and Peru to promote the work of the UK amongst its overseas partners.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses concern at human rights situation in Iran

    The UN Human Rights Council is today discussing the Special Rapporteur’s report on human rights in Iran.

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

  • UK celebrates Commonwealth Day

    "The Commonwealth and its networks are a force for good, based on strong values, which can help deliver prosperity and enrich the livelihoods of all"

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

  • Foreign Office publishes results of public consultation on the Overseas Territories

    The Foreign Office has announced the results of the public consultation to inform the development of the Government's new strategy for the Overseas Territories.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister notes the UN's "harrowing" report on Syrian abuses

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said that there should be no impunity for those who commit atrocities as the UN Human Rights Council discussed Syria.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister arrives in Egypt

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has arrived in Egypt for a two day visit to the country.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Ireland

    Mr Dominick John Chilcott CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Ireland in succession to Mr Julian King CMG CVO who has transferred to another appointment.

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

  • The situation in the Middle East: challenges and opportunities

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said it is time for the UN Security Council to show unity and leadership when he spoke about Syria at a debate in New York on 12 March.

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

  • DIO and Woodland Trust continue planting partnership

    Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and The Woodland Trust (WT) are teaming up with soldiers at the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks in Grantham to begin planting woodland which will help train our Armed Forces an…

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

  • Airborne engineers test rapid reaction skills

    Exercise Eagle Sapper has tested the skills of Woodbridge-based 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault) as engineers first and soldiers second. …

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

  • RAF reservist claims Guinness World Record

    An RAF reservist has claimed the world record for running the fastest ever half-marathon - in a gas mask.

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

  • Milestone reached at Royal Marine rehabilitation facility

    A dedicated training facility for injured Royal Marines at Lympstone in Devon has reached a key landmark in its construction.

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

  • Head of the Army reaffirms commitment to Afghanistan mission

    Writing in The Sun newspaper on Sunday General Wall, who is Chief of the General Staff, the professional Head of the Army, reaffirmed that security…

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

  • Minehunter's upgrade reaches major milestone

    The installation of two new engines marks a major milestone in the 12-month upgrade of Royal Navy minehunter HMS Chiddingfold.

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

  • Royal Regiment of Scotland receives Freedom of the City of Stirling

    The Royal Regiment of Scotland received the Freedom of the City of Stirling on Saturday, 10 March, in recognition of their strong links with the area.

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

  • Energy intensive industries call for evidence launched

    The Government has today issued a call for evidence in support of the Energy Intensive Industries (EII) Package. The programme aims to reduce…

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

  • Minister announces 15,000 business mentors milestone

    The week-long Congress in Liverpool will see a range of activities to champion the entrepreneurial spirit of business people in the UK and around…

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

  • New Bristol biomass plant to benefit local community

    Press release 2012/021 Permission was granted today for a new 150MW dedicated biomass power station at Royal Portbury Dock in the Port of Bristol…

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

  • Progress on safe management of radioactive waste

    The Government today published the response to its consultation on how potential sites for geological disposal of higher activity waste in England…

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