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  • UK convenes London Conference on Libya

    The UK has convened the London Conference on Libya on 29 March to discuss the situation in Libya with our allies and partners.

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

  • European Council unites over Libya, Japan and economic growth

    Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed the "real European unity" shown at the European Council as they discussed the mission to protect people in Libya and sent a "clear message of solidarity to the Japanese …

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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 and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • NATO to enforce Libya no-fly zone

    The UK has welcomed NATO's decision to take over responsibility of enforcing the no-fly zone over Libya.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt expresses concern at ongoing violence in Syria

    "I call on the Syrian government to respect the people’s right to peaceful protest and to address their legitimate grievances."

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

  • Operational update on Libya - 25 March

    Colonel Gaddafi continues to mount indiscriminate attacks on his own people but it is clear that coalition operations have saved many innocent lives, Major General John Lorimer, the Chief of the Defence Staff's Strategic…

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

  • Paratrooper runs Helmand marathon in body armour

    A paratrooper has raised more than £1,200 for charity after running a marathon around his base in Helmand province in his body armour while carrying a general purpose machine gun (GPMG)!

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

  • The outstanding examples of a generation - the Op Honours recipients

    The National Army Museum in Chelsea hosted the Operational Honours and Awards ceremony (List Number 36) yesterday, where 28 of the 136 servicemen and women being honoured were praised by Commander Field Army, Lieutenant Gene…

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

  • Operational Honours and Awards List: 25 March 2011

    A total of 136 members of the Armed Forces have received honours and awards in the Operational Honours List dated today, 25 March 2011.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by escalating violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has expressed his concern at the escalating violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories over the past week.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 25 March 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Portugal, IPSA and Yvonne Fletcher.

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

  • UK welcomes EU decision to freeze assets of members of former Egyptian regime

    "The UK has been pressing the EU to take action on Egyptian requests to freeze assets and I am pleased this has now happened" said Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces London conference on Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announced that the UK will host an international conference in London on 29 March.

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

  • Cameron and Obama discuss key role of Nato in Libya

    Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to President Obama last night to take stock of the situation in Libya.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: International community will not stand by and watch Qadhafi regime kill civilians

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said "forces that continue to take part in Qadhafi's war against his own people, will continue to face the military force of the coalition".

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

  • EU Ministers discuss Foreign Affairs in Brussels

    Minister for Europe David Lidington updated Parliament on the outcomes of the General Affairs and Foreign Affairs meetings in Brussels on Monday.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: our actions are saving lives in Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said today that 'forces that continue to take part in Gaddafi's war against his own people will continue to face the military force of the coalition'.

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

  • Ambushed SCOTS troops defeat Taliban attackers

    British soldiers working alongside Afghan Police to clear insurgents from a contested area in Helmand's Lashkar Gah district have survived a well-organised attack to turn the tables on their assailants.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Prince Saud, Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague reaffirmed the strength of the UK's bilateral relationship with Saudi Arabia, a key strategic partner in the region during the meeting on 22 March.

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

  • Foreign Secretary and General Petraeus discuss security transition in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met with General David H. Petraeus, Commander International Security Assistance Force and Commander US Forces Afghanistan on 22 March.

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