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  • UK watching court ruling on Muslim Brotherhood closely

    British Government notes developments in Egypt and calls for an inclusive political system and respect for freedom of expression

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

  • Foreign Secretary addresses inaugural International Support Group for Lebanon

    Foreign Secretary: new International Support Group shows int’l community shares vital interest in supporting Lebanon’s hard-won peace.

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

  • Friends of Yemen reject the payment of ransoms to terrorists

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt welcomes step that will starve Al Qaeda of access to funding.

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

  • Nick Clegg pledges £100 million aid for Syria

    New support from the British people brings UK total to £500 million, the country's largest ever response to a humanitarian crisis.

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

  • Nick Clegg’s meeting with US Vice President Biden

    The Deputy Prime Minister met with Vice President Biden in Washington DC ahead of attending the United Nations General Assembly.

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

  • Working dog unit returns from Afghanistan

    Welcome home banners and celebrations greeted some 50 soldiers from 104 Military Working Dog Unit when they returned home from Afghanistan.

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

  • Global action to end warzone sexual violence

    Foreign Secretary and Angelina Jolie welcome new Declaration on ending Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • 113 countries pledge action to end sexual violence in conflict #timetoact

    Foreign Secretary: "This is a milestone towards shattering impunity for those who commit horrific sexual crimes during times of war."

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

  • UK concerned at delay of Maldives Presidential elections

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt underlines need for second round of elections to go ahead without further delay.

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

  • RAF team keeps rotors turning over Afghanistan

    An RAF team is providing pit-stop-style refuels at Camp Bastion to keep military helicopters in the air over Afghanistan.

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

  • Afghans pass milestone for police training

    Police training in central Helmand has passed a significant milestone with the opening of a new complex at the Lashkar Gah Training Centre.

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

  • United Nations General Assembly 68

    Updates from the UK delegation to the 68th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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

  • UK Minister welcomes peaceful Kurdistan Regional Elections

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has congratulated Kurdistan on successful parliamentary elections.

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

  • DFID Research: Drugs for Neglected Diseases seeks HR Coordinator

    The Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) is seeking a new Human Resources Coordinator. Application deadline: 27th September 2013.

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds talks with Iranian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain is open to improved relations with Iran, while stressing the need for progress on nuclear issue.

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

  • UK pledge to help tackle the ‘great neglect’ of disability

    Lynne Featherstone announces UK support to ensure all school construction in the developing world is designed to allow disability access.

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

  • UK welcomes Sri Lankan elections; urges investigation into intimidation

    Following Sri Lankan provincial elections, FCO Minister Alistair Burt welcomed progress but urged investigation into reports of intimidation.

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

  • A life saved every three minutes – Britain leads the way in fight against HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria

    The UK’s allocation to the Global Fund will save a life every 3 minutes for the next 3 years and will dramatically improve the lives of millions of people.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns murders of Israeli soldiers

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt condemns the murders of two IDF soldiers and highlights the continued importance of peace process.

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

  • Greening: Syrian children must not become a lost generation

    A £30 million initiative to provide trauma counselling and education will help to support children affected by the fighting in Syria.

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