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  • Foreign Office invites public views on Overseas Territories strategy

    The Foreign Office has launched a consultation on a new strategy for the Overseas Territories.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Israel’s announcement on settlement expansion

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "Settlement expansion is illegal under international law, corrodes trust and undermines the basic principle of land for peace."

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

  • Queen's Gurkha Signals mark anniversary on Op ELLAMY

    Members of the Queen's Gurkha Signals from 22 Signal Regiment, currently based at Gioia del Colle air base in southern Italy, recently celebrated the unit's birthday.

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

  • Gurkha sergeant builds strong relationships with Afghan Police

    A sergeant from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles (2 RGR) has described his fourth tour in Afghanistan as the most rewarding yet after building strong relationships with Afghan colleagues.

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

  • RAF and USMC co-ordinate air campaign over Afghanistan

    In the south and south west of Afghanistan, a team from the RAF is working with the US Marine Corps (USMC) on the daunting task of co-ordinating the use of some of the world's busiest airspace.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Bermuda

    Minister for the Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham is visiting Bermuda .

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

  • Minister for Trade and Investment visits Tripoli to discuss the UK’s role in rebuilding Libya

    Lord Green: "Getting the Libyan economy up and running is a crucial factor in achieving political progress and stability."

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

  • Foreign Secretary saddened to hear of death of Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai

    Foreign Secretary William Hague highlighted the vital contribution that Wangari Maathai made to sustainable development, democracy and peace across Africa.

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

  • Duke of Kent visits British troops in Helmand

    During his trip to Helmand, the Duke met medics and doctors working at the Role 3 Hospital at Camp Bastion, where injured service men and women…

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

  • Logistics soldiers deploy to Afghanistan

    Personnel from 1 Logistic Support Regiment (1LSR) have begun their deployment to Afghanistan after completing a final series of last minute preparations and checks.

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

  • UK condemns violence against Yemeni citizens

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt comments on the recent escalation in violence against citizens in cities across Yemen and urges all sides to exercise maximum restraint.

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

  • Middle East Peace Process: the two sides must sit down and negotiate

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that time is running out for a two-state solution to the Middle East Peace Process.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks about key issues at the UN

    In his latest video blog Foreign Secretary William Hague describes the progress achieved during this year's UN General Assembly Ministerial Week.

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

  • Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary attended United Nations General Assembly

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Foreign Secretary William Hague led the UK delegation to the United Nations General Assembly.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes new round of EU sanctions against Syrian regime

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed additional sanctions on Syria, saying that President Assad is isolated internationally and things will never return to the way they were.

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

  • Plymouth soldiers use advice from Devon Police in Helmand

    For the past few months a group of Commando Gunners have been putting the advice they received from civilian police in the UK into practice as they mentor members of the Afghan Police in Helmand.

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

  • The Iron Fist ready to tackle Afghan transition

    The British Army's 20th Armoured Brigade (The Iron Fist) has completed a rigorous training period to thoroughly prepare for the challenges it now faces in preparing the Afghan National Security Forces for transition in H…

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

  • Gunners develop Afghan Army skills

    The Gunners arrived in Afghanistan in April 2011 and are nearing the end of their deployment in the southern part of the Nahr-e Saraj district…

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

  • Iran's nuclear programme: discussions at the UN General Assembly

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and EU High Representative Catherine Ashton reiterated concerns about Iran's nuclear programme and underlined the resolve of the international community to oppose nuclear proliferation.

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

  • International community expresses solidarity and renews commitment to Afghan peace process

    International Contact Group Working Group on Reintegration reaffirmed their commitment in helping bring peace and reconciliation to Afghanistan

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