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  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Secretary pledges continued support for Syrian people

    Six months into the peaceful protests across Syria, Foreign Secretary William Hague has pledged continued support for the Syrian people.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement following UN Security Council's resolution vote on Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "Today's votes show the international community's recognition of and confidence in the new Libyan authorities."

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

  • Public urged not to send Xmas mail to theatre

    Generous members of the public who show their support for the Armed Forces by sending welfare parcels to Afghanistan are being urged to stop and think and consider alternative and more effective ways they can back the troops…

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

  • IED Search Teams honoured with new badge

    A new Search badge has been created to pay tribute to the brave Service personnel of the High Assurance Search Teams who search for and isolate improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Afghanistan.

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

  • Prime Minister visits Libya to offer aid and support to new government

    Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy today met with members of the National Transitional Council (NTC).

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

  • Up-armoured vehicles begin Afghanistan operations

    The first of the enhanced Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) [CVR(T)] fleet is now operational on the front line in Afghanistan

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

  • PM visits Libya to offer aid and support to new government

    David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy today met with members of the National Transitional Council (NTC). External site: [The National Transitional Council (NTC)](http://ntclibya.com/Default.aspx?SID=1&Par…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon For 15 September 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Libya, Palestine.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning For 15 September 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Libya.

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

  • Palliative care expert says “healthcare is at the heart of British society”

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, German Dr Claudia Bausewein discusses the UK’s leadership in palliative care.

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

  • British Defence Secretary statement on Kabul incident

    “It is very clear that this was a concerted attempt to disrupt the successful transition. It was designed to disturb the Afghan people’s state and the ability of the Afghan National Security Forces, and it will be unsuccessf…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning For 14 September 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: unemployment figures, Afghanistan, strikes, the Eurozone.

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

  • Royal Marines help secure Afghan village

    For several years, insurgents operating in the area threatened and intimidated locals, forcing many to leave their homes and businesses and …

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

  • Royal Marines help Afghan locals pitch in

    Until early 2009, the area around Zarghun Kalay was under the firm control of insurgents. That was until they were pushed back by British forces…

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

  • Royal Marines celebrate Eid with Afghan soldiers

    For the last four-and-a-half months, Royal Marines from Kilo Company, 42 Commando, have been living and working alongside soldiers from the …

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

  • British Army engineers give Afghan soldiers heavy equipment training

    For the past eight weeks, the engineers have been teaching the Afghan soldiers how to operate various pieces of heavy machinery and carry out…

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

  • Body armour saves UK soldiers in Helmand fire fight

    Lance Corporal Jamie McKenzie and Highlander Steven O’Neill were on patrol with Recce Platoon, A Company, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning For 12 September 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Vickers report, Riots, Public sector pensions, Planning, Europe.

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

  • PM condemns Israeli Embassy attack

    Prime Minister David Cameron has made a statement on the overnight attack on the Israeli Embassy in Egypt.

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