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  • Foreign Office summons Syrian Ambassador over Homs siege

    The Syrian Ambassador to the UK was summoned to the Foreign Office this afternoon, where Permanent Under-Secretary Simon Fraser made clear the UK's condemnation of the atrocities being committed by the Syrian regime.

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

  • Syria: "an utterly unacceptable situation which demands a united international response"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on the situation in Syria, and plans to put pressure on the Syrian regime.

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

  • Drilling begins in Portsmouth for arrival of Navy's latest carriers

    The next step in preparing Portsmouth Naval Base to be the home of the biggest warships ever built for the Royal Navy began last week.

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

  • Prince William takes up duties in the Falklands

    Flight Lieutenant Wales has commenced his duties as an RAF Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter co-pilot in the Falkland Islands providing SAR cover for both the civilian and military population.

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

  • Artillery regiments start Diamond Jubilee year with a bang

    Various artillery regiments have been firing salutes across the country today to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty The Queen to the throne and the formal start of her Diamond Jubilee year.

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

  • HMS Protector cuts through Antarctic ice

    The ship arrived in Antarctica for the first time two weeks ago after her long sail south from Portsmouth and is following up important survey…

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

  • Prime Minister meets Royal Marines back from Afghanistan

    Prime Minister David Cameron visited Royal Marines Commandos, who have recently returned from spearheading Operation HERRICK 14 in Afghanistan, at their base in Plymouth on Friday.

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

  • Behavioural Insights Team publish paper on fraud, error and debt

    The Behavioural Insights Team has published a paper on fraud, debt and error.

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

  • Code of Practice (NI) for the use of stop and search powers under the Terrorism Act 2000: launch of consultation

    Secretary of State for Northern Ireland launches consultation on the statutory guidance to officers of the Police Service of Northern Ireland exercising stop and search powers under sections 43, 43A and 47A of the Terrorism …

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns brutal violence in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague "horrified" at escalating violence.

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

  • Government to make debt services fairer and more preventative

    The Cabinet Office has published an interim report on debt owed to government, by the Fraud, Error and Debt Taskforce.

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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

  • Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt visits Washington

    Foreign Office Minister for North America and the Middle East & North Africa, Alistair Burt, concluded his visit to the United States with a visit to Washington following stops in Houston and Minneapolis.

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

  • Afghanistan operational air update 28 January 2012

    RAF personnel conducted numerous missions across southern Afghanistan from 22 to 28 January 2012. Here follows an operational update.

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

  • Royal Welsh soldiers prepare for Afghanistan

    More than 300 soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh have recently been put through some final battlefield training scenarios in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.

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

  • Queen discusses Libya operations at RAF Marham

    Her Majesty The Queen, in her role as Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Marham, visited the station and its personnel this week to discover more about their work on operations over Libya.

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

  • HMS Lancaster returns to sea after major refit

    HMS Lancaster has returned to sea for the first time in 16 months following a major upgrade.

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

  • New ministerial appointments

    Details of ministerial appointments have been announced.

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

  • January Structural Reform Plan progress reports published

    The Government has published January progress updates for each department's Structural Reform Plans. External site: [Business plans](http://transparency.number10.gov.uk/transparency/srp)

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 31 January 2012

    On the Cabinet, Queen's speech, economy, Informal European Council, bankers' bonuses, welfare reform bill and the Falklands.

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