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  • 400 UK personnel to leave Afghanistan by New Year

    Prime Minister David Cameron informed the House of Commons Liaison Committee yesterday that around 400 UK military personnel had already, or would early in the New Year, leave Afghanistan.

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

  • Podcast: Science and diplomacy

    In the FT Science podcast, Professor David Clary talks about the role of science in diplomacy

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

  • Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister Alistair Burt arrives in Pakistan

    Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister, Alistair Burt, arrived in Pakistan on Monday 16 May on his first visit to Pakistan since taking up his position.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Vesak Day message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague sends his best wishes for Vesak to the global Buddhist community.

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

  • Wilton Park wins award from Diplomat Magazine

    Wilton Park won the award for their “Distinguished Contribution to Diplomacy in London” from Diplomat Magazine.

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

  • "This visit represents an important moment in British and Irish history"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the strength of links between UK and Ireland when he met Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore in Dublin.

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

  • Government publishes Afghanistan progress report April 2011

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during April.

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

  • Hague: insurgent activity in Helmand low

    Mr Hague reported on progress in Afghanistan during April in Parliament today, Tuesday 17 May 2011. In a written statement to Parliament the…

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

  • Yorkshire town celebrates RAF personnel's return from Afghanistan

    Nearly 3,000 people lined the streets of a North Yorkshire market town last week to welcome home from Afghanistan officers and airmen from RAF Leeming.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's reaction to International Criminal Court arrest warrants

    The Foreign Secretary welcomes announcement that Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo will apply for arrest warrants for Colonel Muammar Qadhafi, Saif al Islam al Qadhafi and Abdullah Senussi.

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

  • UK Parliament debates Middle East and North Africa

    Foreign Secretary William Hague took part in a debate on the Middle East and North Africa in the House of Commons on Monday afternoon.

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

  • Canterbury celebrates soldiers' return from Afghanistan

    The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), received a jubilant reception as they marched through Canterbury last week, having recently returned from Afghanistan.

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

  • Soldier presents cup at FA final

    A British soldier presented the FA Cup to winners Manchester City after Saturday's final, having being selected as the FA's guest of honour for his inspirational leadership and selfless bravery in Afghanistan.

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

  • Resignation of Middle East Envoy Senator George Mitchell

    Foreign Secretary William Hague recognises the contributions Senator George Mitchell made in both the Middle East and Northern Ireland.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

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

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Afghanistan, Egypt and tourism were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers

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

  • Supporting the Libyan National Transitional Council

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament following the visit of the Chairman of the Libyan National Council

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

  • Army's Apache fires first Hellfire missiles at sea

    In a significant milestone in proving the capability of Apache to operate and strike from the sea, 30mm rounds and Hellfire missiles were successfully…

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

  • Mercian soldiers honoured by Super League rugby club

    Soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (1 MERCIAN) will be guests of honour at tonight's Engage Super League game between the Warrington Wolves and the Castleford Tigers.

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

  • Head of the Libyan National Transitional Council visits UK

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Chairman of the Libyan Interim National Transitional Council (NTC) Mustafa Abdul Jalil in London today.

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