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  • The UK & Austria: A valued partnership

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Austrian Foreign Minister Dr. Michael Spindelegger on 11 November.

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

  • Foreign Secretary 'very disappointed by settlement activity in East Jerusalem'

    The Foreign Secretary spoke to President Abbas today in advance of his meeting with Secretary Clinton next week.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A snapshot of 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 on Iraqi Government formation

    Foreign Secretary William Hague's statement on government formation in Iraq.

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

  • Helmand police lead operation to detain insurgents

    Operation ZMARAY SARAK 5, a joint effort by the Afghan National Police, Afghan Border Police and troops from the National Directorate of Security…

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

  • President Karzai pays tribute to UK troops killed in Afghanistan

    In the lead up to Remembrance Sunday the President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai has paid tribute to those that have sacrificed their lives in his country in an open letter to the British public.

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

  • Royal Marines unveil monument to their fallen

    The memorial, made of granite by a Taunton stonemason, was paid for after a groundswell of public support for the unit which has recently returned…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Algeria

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa has arrived in Algiers for a series of high level meetings with the Algerian Government.

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

  • Recent commander in southern Afghanistan reports on progress

    The former top-ranking British General in southern Afghanistan spoke yesterday about the progress made in Afghanistan over the course of the past 12 months and some of the problems still to overcome. Report by Sharon Kean.

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

  • Royal Engineers help clear Kandahar of insurgents

    Since September, 5 Armoured Engineer Squadron, part of 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault), has been providing close engineering support to the…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 11 November 2010

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: student riots and welfare reform.

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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

  • "I have deep concern at the ongoing harrassment of Baha'is in Iran"

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt met with leaders of the Baha'i community on 9 November.

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

  • TA soldiers attend church service ahead of Afghan deployment

    Soldiers from the Royal Mercian and Lancastrian Yeomanry gathered with family and friends at the weekend for a church service ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan.

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

  • Commanding logistic patrols in Helmand

    British troops handed over the responsibility for security in Sangin to US forces in September, a move which allowed UK forces to focus their…

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

  • Prince Harry opens first Field of Remembrance for troops killed in Afghanistan

    Prince Harry attended yesterday's opening of the first Field of Remembrance dedicated to those who have been killed in Afghanistan which has been created near the town of Wootton Bassett.

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

  • Turkish President visits the UK

    President Gül of Turkey is visiting the UK this week. He is here to receive the 2010 Chatham House International Statesman Prize from HM The Queen.

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

  • Navy helicopter pilot returns from first Helmand tour

    A Royal Navy helicopter pilot has recently returned from his first three-month deployment to Afghanistan where he flew his Sea King Mk4 helicopter in and around the Green Zone in Helmand province.

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

  • 2 PARA help bring education to Helmand village

    The Spin Masjid school building project, set for completion in two months, was the focus of the meeting, which attracted a delegation of education…

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

  • Israeli settlements: "extremely disappointing and unhelpful"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague commented after the announcement yesterday that a further 1,352 housing units would be constructed in East Jerusalem settlements.

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