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  • Foreign Secretary to announce support for Syrian political opposition

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will announce that he has agreed to provide half a million pounds of British support to Syria's political opposition.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes UN Statement on Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt calls on all those with a stake in Yemen’s future to work together to make political, economic and security reform a reality.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's speech to the Lord Mayor's Banquet

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the UK's role in foreign policy to the Lord Mayor's Easter Banquet on 29 March.

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

  • British and Afghan forces bring security to Nahr-e Saraj

    Progress towards greater security has moved apace in the Nahr-e Saraj area of Helmand province thanks to the combined efforts of British and Afghan forces.

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

  • DIO Soft market testing findings published

    Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has published the findings of a recent 'soft market testing' exercise, which sought industry's views and feedback on potential strategic business models that DIO may adop…

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

  • Defence Secretary visits Afghanistan and agrees new officer academy

    Britain and Afghanistan today agreed to continue their defence relationship long beyond the end of combat operations in 2014.

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

  • HMS Vigilant sets sail after refuel and upgrade

    Royal Navy submarine HMS Vigilant sailed from Plymouth on Tuesday, 27 March, after nearly three-and-a-half years undergoing work to replace her nuclear fuel and to upgrade key areas.

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

  • The right to choose the best public service at the heart of radical reform programme

    Next steps to improve public services include increasing parental choice in schools, extending personal budgets and increasing transparency.

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

  • Brick by brick, we’re tearing down the big state

    Writing in The Telegraph, the Prime Minister says he will not rest until people have been put in control of their choices and chances in life.

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

  • "Our support and dedication to the people of the Middle East must be consistent and unwavering"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague addressed the London School of Economics event 'International Policy Responses to Change in the Arab World" on 27 March.

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

  • Innovation on show from the Centre for Defence Enterprise

    Cutting-edge defence science and technology is being showcased by the Ministry of Defence's Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE).

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

  • Princess Anne visits Fareham for Freedom March by HMS Collingwood

    Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Fareham recently for a special Freedom March by HMS Collingwood personnel.

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

  • Government launches informal consultation on future of EU Structural Funds

    The aims of the individual EU funds are: Structural Funds (European Regional Development Funds and European Social Funds) - to reduce disparities…

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

  • Cabinet Office and Oracle sign deal to save £75 million for taxpayers

    The Cabinet Office and Oracle have signed a new deal that will deliver in excess of £75 million in savings by 2015.

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

  • Chief Inspector of Constabulary to retire

    Sir Denis O'Connor will retire as HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary this July.

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

  • COBRA meeting on fuel contingencies

    COBRA discussed the range of contingency plans that the Government has been preparing in the event of a strike

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

  • Biofuels, science and society conference

    Explaining the role of sustainable biofuels in our wider transport strategy.

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

  • Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) showcase

    Speech by Peter Luff, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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

  • Foreign Minister for Bosnia and Herzegovina visits UK

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke following his meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Zlatko Lagumdzija in London on 27 March.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for implementation of Annan's six point plan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has called for Syria to implement the joint United Nations and Arab League Special Envoy Kofi Annan's six point plan.

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