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Updated Between 1 January 2010
and 31 December 2010
  • Foreign Secretary calls for Iran to halt execution of Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani

    Foreign Secretary William Hague described the punishment as "barbaric" in an interview with Sky News today.

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

  • Defence Secretary meets Governor of Helmand Province, Afghanistan

    The Governor of Helmand Province Gulabuddin Mangal Defence Secretary Liam Fox discussed the situation in Helmand Province in a meeting on 3 November.

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

  • British Foreign Secretary William Hague visits Cairo

    Ahead of his arrival in Egypt, Mr Hague said: “This will be my first visit to Cairo as Foreign Secretary. Egypt is a key regional and international partner".

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

  • Meeting of British Foreign Secretary William Hague with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman

    The meeting focused on the status of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians and the need to get beyond the current impasse.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague hails UK-Israel science links

    At high-level dinner, William Hague says 'science is rightly one of the cornerstones of the relationship between Britain and Israel - our countries are scientific superpowers.'

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

  • The UK does not recognise the elections in Burma as being legitimate

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne discussed the elections in Burma on Channel News Asia on 2 November.

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

  • Blogs of war - stories from the front line

    War reporting has changed. These days, we can learn about life and death on the front line from blogs. Lorraine McBride explores the phenomenon.

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

  • Defence Secretary meets Governor of Helmand on visit to UK

    Governor Mangal spent time with Dr Fox discussing the current situation in Helmand province where the bulk of Britain’s 9,500 troops are deployed…

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

  • Tank Regiment soldiers support development in Helmand

    Soldiers from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment have been working with the Military Stabilisation Support Team (MSST) in Lashkar Gah to build relationships with locals and help refurbish a school.

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

  • Navy team boards and destroys pirate ship

    A Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel, deployed as part of an international naval task force operating in the Somali Basin, has located, boarded and destroyed a pirate vessel found to be carrying assault rifles and rocket-propelled…

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

  • Army vehicle crew training school opens in Germany

    The British Army has opened a new facility in Germany to provide soldiers and marines who are likely to deploy to Afghanistan next year with essential training in how to operate military vehicles as a crew.

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

  • Aviation medics push limits to protect RAF aircrews

    Tornado GR4 crews currently deployed to Afghanistan are already benefiting from high-tech lifesaving equipment that has been tested and developed…

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

  • "We want to see Albania making real progress towards EU membership"

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Minister for Europe David Lidington met Albanian President Topi today in London.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is visiting Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Egypt. While there he is encouraging parties to take the steps needed to resume direct talks on the Middle East Peace Process.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister "greatly saddened" by loss of life and devastation in St Lucia

    Minister for the Caribbean Jeremy Browne has spoken after Hurricane Tomas hit St Lucia.

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

  • Lightening the Load - Better Regulation Executive Report Published

    “In compiling this report, I’ve been struck by the way that so many of our micro-businesses are struggling to cope with existing regulations…

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

  • Progressive plans for higher education

    Universities play a key role in promoting social mobility as well as economic growth. The new reforms will offer a more generous package of …

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

  • Government to cut planning and consents bureaucracy

    Responding to Adrian Penfold’s review of non-planning consents, business minister Mark Prisk and planning minister Bob Neill said the Government…

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

  • Best practice for councils managing spending cuts with civil society

    Nick Hurd has published examples of how local authorities can work well with charities and groups to minimise the impact of spending cuts.

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

  • Green Paper to put Big Society at heart of public service reform

    Ministers have pledged to open up new opportunities in public services for charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises.

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