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  • Treasury seeks permanent Chair and Tax Director for Office of Tax Simplification

    The Treasury has opened the recruitment process for a permanent Chair and Tax Director to lead the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS).

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

  • Government construction strategy to reduce costs

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude has published the government’s new construction strategy.

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

  • Op OMID HAFT clears insurgents from Loy Mandeh area of Afghanistan

    British forces from all three Services have supported hundreds of Afghan soldiers in carrying out a major operation to clear insurgents from one of their last remaining strongholds in central Helmand.

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

  • Enhanced Paveway III bombs ready for action in Libya

    The 2,000-pound (907kg) bombs, which are designed to punch through the roof or wall of a hardened building, have been prepared for use and could…

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

  • UK troops help Afghan Army seize insurgents and weapons

    The Brigade Reconnaissance Force (BRF) has helped Afghan partners undertake an operation in an insurgent stronghold of Helmand that has resulted in a substantial weapons find and a number of insurgents being detained.

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

  • New Defence Materiel Strategy announced

    A new strategy programme is being developed to ensure value for money is achieved when delivering equipment and support to members of the Armed Forces.

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

  • Responding to Japanese nuclear crisis

    Amongst those travelling to Japan to help with the recent crisis following the damage to the Fukushima nuclear power plant was a UK military Radiation Monitoring Team (RMT).

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns bomb attack in Lebanon

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has commented on the bomb attack in Lebanon.

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

  • London festival of contemporary Arab culture

    London is set to host the city's first ever celebration of contemporary culture from across the Arab world.

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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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    President Obama, Libya and Japan where amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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

  • Apaches get ready to help protect Libyan civilians

    Four helicopters operating from HMS Ocean will allow operational commanders to target Gaddafi’s forces in line with United Security Council …

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

  • British troops make pilgrimage to Lourdes

    Some 250 members of the British Armed Forces have recently taken part in an International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes, France.

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

  • North Africa and Middle East dominate G8 talks

    G8 nations meeting in Deauville, France have agreed to help develop democracies in the Middle East and North Africa and will help populations in the region achieve greater freedom.

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

  • Closing press conference at the G8 Summit

    A transcript of the press conference given by the Prime Minister David Cameron at the G8 Summit in Deauville, France on Friday, 27 May 2011.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets HRH The Crown Prince of Bahrain

    Foreign Secretary William Hague raised UK concerns in his meeting with the Crown Prince of Bahrain on 25 May.

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

  • Foreign Secretary "appalled" at situation in Yemen

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the violence in Yemen, and reiterated the UK's call to President Saleh to sign the peace agreement offered by the Gulf Cooperation Council.

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

  • UK pledges support for political and economic reform in the Middle East

    Foreign Secretary: "This is a crucial moment for the people of the Middle East and North Africa and the UK will rise to the challenge of meeting our responsibility to support them."

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

  • First steel cut for new aircraft carrier

    Dr Fox started the computer-guided laser to cut the first piece of hull for the ship at a ceremony at the BAE Systems shipyard in Govan. The…

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

  • Apache clocks up 100,000 flying hours

    The achievement - equivalent to a single helicopter staying aloft for 11-and-a-half years - has occurred as the Apache has become a vital battlefield…

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