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A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Secretary William Hague said the EU sanctions sent a further clear and unambiguous message to the Syrian authorities.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham: "We will continue to work, including through the EU, to seek a solution to the current impasse over Zimbabwe diamonds."
Lance Corporal Roberts is a Section Second-in-Command in 4 Platoon, B Company, 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (3 MERCIAN). He is currently…
The UK's Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has paid tribute to the skills and sacrifices of British troops serving in Afghanistan during a visit to the country this week.
Speaking to members of the press at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in London, Mr Herbert said that, although challenges remain in…
Today’s armed forces depend on regular and reserve forces working closely together, shouldering equal responsibility; and when on operations…
The Royal Family, Defence ministers and senior military figures will join people at over 200 events in the UK this weekend to celebrate the third annual Armed Forces Day.
The new drive is a direct result of comments already made by the public as part of the Red Tape Challenge. The Government wants people to use…
The new drive is a direct result of comments already made by the public and enforcement officers as part of the Red Tape Challenge. The Government…
The Secretary of State shows his support for Armed Forces Day
The Film Policy Review panel today began seeking industry views on how to better support the UK film sector.
Seeking industry views on how to support the UK film sector.
The UK’s School Games are to go global thanks to a deal with Rio 2016, agreed yesterday by Jeremy Hunt on a trip to Brazil.
A suspected visa forgery ring in Bangladesh has been smashed following an investigation by the UK Border Agency and local police.
A suspected visa forgery ring in Bangladesh has been smashed following an investigation by the UK border agency and local police.
The record deal Airbus secured at the Paris air show this week is great news for the North Wales economy and a testimony to the company’s highly…
The Government has filed an application for permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a number senior diplomatic appointments.
The Prime Minister discussed the future of the euro, Greece, economic growth in Europe, migration and the Arab Spring.
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