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Updated Between 1 January 2011
and 31 December 2011
  • Remembrance Day Message from Catherine Royle, British Charge d’Affaires

    “People in Britain and across the Commonwealth have gathered throughout the weekend to commemorate the sacrifices made by our armed forces in past conflicts. And to honour those who have fallen in the ongoing campaign in Afg…

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

  • Minister for Middle East condemns on-going violence in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has issued a statement following attacks on diplomatic missions in Damscus and Latakia last night

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

  • Troops in Afghanistan lead Remembrance Sunday ceremonies

    Hundreds of British Service personnel in Afghanistan marked Remembrance Sunday this morning while Her Majesty The Queen led veterans, serving personnel and members of the public in marking the day in London.

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

  • Welfare spending in Scotland three times greater than oil revenues in 2010

    Scotland Office analysis shows there was a record gap between the UK Government's welfare spend in Scotland and oil and gas revenues in 2010

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister pays tribute to fallen servicemen and women

    Nick Clegg: "Our service personnel follow in the footsteps of great men and women and they are a credit to their memory."

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

  • Prime Minister pays tribute to fallen servicemen and women

    "The incredible courage and sacrifice of generations of British servicemen and women who have given their lives protects the freedoms that we enjoy today."

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

  • British Virgin Islands' Elections

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham congratulates the new Premier, the Hon D. Orlando Smith on his victory in the general election on 7 November

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on the Arab League measures against Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes the strong stance taken by the Arab League in suspending Syria from Arab League activity

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

  • World Pneumonia Day: Lifesaving vaccine for Malawi

    UK aid is supporting the roll out of a vaccine that helps prevent pneumonia – the leading killer of children under five

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

  • Fighting charity fraud

    The National Fraud Authority is measuring the extent of fraud against charities in the UK.

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

  • Mapping the country's charging points

    Plug-in charge points to be mapped across the country.

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

  • House hunting heroes in government's sights

    Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today set out his plans to ensure that each of our country’s service men and …

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

  • Remembrance 2011

    The Foreign Office and its embassies, high commissions and missions overseas mark Remembrance Day 2011.

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

  • UK wins 2017 World Athletics Championship bid

    London has been awarded the World Athletics Championships in the summer of 2017.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets King Abdullah of Jordan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh on 10 November.

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

  • International climate action

    Round-up of international climate news from the UK Government.

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

  • Lest we forget

    Armed Forces personnel who have been killed while serving their country since the First World War have been remembered today at ceremonies across the UK as well as in Afghanistan and across the world.

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

  • Soldier gets second chance on X Factor

    Private Kerr has a unique opportunity to win The X Factor after unexpectedly being thrown a lifeline this week. Private Kerr was one of four…

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

  • Hammond visits troops in Afghanistan

    This was Mr Hammond’s first chance to see for himself the reality of what it is like for troops deployed on Op HERRICK. Speaking to the media…

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

  • Army's unmanned air system regiment marks nine years of operations

    Hundreds of people lined the streets of Salisbury in Wiltshire yesterday to cheer and applaud soldiers from 32 Regiment Royal Artillery (32 Regt RA) as they marched through the city.

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