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Updated Between 1 January 2011
and 31 December 2011
  • Top ten most popular Foreign Office podcasts of 2011

    From the Secret Intelligence Service to the "principality" of Sealand, FCO podcasts have covered a huge range of topics. Take a look at the most popular from the past year.

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

  • Manoj Badale on entrepreneurship in Britain

    In a short film launched today, British Asian entrepreneur Manoj Badale talks about business opportunities in the UK. Manoj is one of the founders of the Indian Premier League and a serial technology entrepreneur.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes adoption of UN resolution on human rights situation in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt welcomed the adoption which demonstrates the depth of international concern at the worsening human rights situation in Iran.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes adoption of a resolution on human rights situation in Syria

    Welcoming a resolution on the human rights situation, Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said that Syria desperately needs to listen to and respect the shared concerns of the international community.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses concern over political tensions in Iraq

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt held a telephone call with Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari to express concern over political tensions in Iraq.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Israeli announcement on settlements

    Foreign Secretary has condemned the announcement by the Israeli Government to publish tenders for 1,028 additional housing units in the settlements of Har Homa, Beitar Illit and Givat Ze'ev and of its plans to expand the…

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

  • Foreign Secretary arrives in the United Arab Emirates to discuss joint success

    UK Foreign Secretary William Hague arrived in Abu Dhabi this morning for a one day visit to discuss regional developments and key areas of cooperation between the UK and UAE.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Afghanistan

    Sir Richard Stagg KCMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

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

  • Santa swaps sleigh for helicopter

    Helicopters of the Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) have assisted local schools by providing ‘Santa Drops’ with their helicopters. The…

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

  • New ministerial committee to uphold pledges to Armed Forces

    A new ministerial committee will ensure that the Government delivers promises made under the Armed Forces Covenant as part of a cross-Government effort to keep the interests of Service personnel at the heart of the Nation.

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

  • MOD invests in future combat air systems

    The four-year Future Combat Air System (FCAS) focused research contract aims to sustain and develop the UK’s critical technology and skills …

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

  • Armed Forces honoured at the Millies

    A star-studded line up of royalty, politicians and entertainers paid tribute to the courage, sacrifice, achievements and excellence of the UK's Armed Forces at the Sun Military Awards last night.

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

  • Statement from Vince Cable on retirement of Sir Kevin Smith from GKN plc

    “I would like to take the opportunity to recognise the significant contribution that Sir Kevin Smith has made to UK industry, on the occasion…

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

  • Future of wave hub is secured

    The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) will take over ownership of the Wave Hub asset from the South West Regional Development…

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

  • Edinburgh to benefit from UK Government super-connected broadband initiative

    Glasgow also eligible to apply for broadband funding

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on Emergency Towing Vessels

    The Secretary of State for Scotland has laid a Written Ministerial Statement in Parliament giving an update on the Scottish ETV Group. You can…

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

  • Reform of public service pensions

    The Treasury has today made announcements about the long term reform of public service pensions.

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

  • The Heads of Agreement document

    The Heads of Agreement document sets out the key elements of a new civil service pension scheme, to be introduced in 2015.

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  • Design stars to gather for growth summit

    Register for the live webcast to join the debate on how Britain’s design industry can play a more central role in driving economic growth

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

  • Fourteen cities eligible to be super-connected cities

    Fourteen cities across the UK have the chance to become super-connected cities, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today.

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