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  • UK welcomes report on use of chemical weapons in Syria

    Foreign Secretary says all parties should acknowledge findings of UN inspectors’ report on use of chemical weapons in Syria.

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

  • Training Afghanistan's future military leaders

    British soldiers are bringing the Sandhurst ethos to the Afghan National Army Officer Academy in Kabul. Report by Ian Carr.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes re-opening of Kaesong Industrial Complex

    Following the re-opening of the Kaesong complex, Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire expressed hope for the future on the Korean peninsula.

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

  • Her own boss: giving hope to the poorest women in Bangladesh

    How UK support to BRAC is helping the poorest and most vulnerable women improve their lives in rural Bangladesh.

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  • UK will help Somalia plan a safe and prosperous future

    Justine Greening announces new support to boost Somalia’s economy and create jobs at the New Deal for Somalia conference in Brussels.

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

  • Improving maternal health in Somalia

    How UK support is helping Somali women have safer childbirths.

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  • Foreign Secretary remarks on Syria at press conference in Paris

    Foreign Secretary says UK, US and France united in supporting UN resolution to enshrine Syria’s responsibility to hand over chemical weapons.

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

  • FCO Minister opens Deauville Partnership Investment Conference

    Alistair Burt spoke about the Deauville Partnership's priority: supporting governments of countries in transition address economic pressures.

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

  • UK welcomes US-Russia agreement on Syrian chemical weapons

    Foreign Secretary welcomes framework agreement on Syria chemical weapons. Onus now on Assad regime to comply with the agreement in full.

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

  • UK experts to help prevent future Bangladesh factory tragedies

    British experts will fly to Bangladesh to help improve safety and building standards in the country’s garment sector

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

  • Voting, democracy and the future of Hong Kong

    Ahead of International Day of Democracy, Hugo Swire sets out why the transition to universal suffrage is in the best interests of Hong Kong.

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

  • G8 Deauville Partnership Investment Conference

    As part of the UK's G8 Presidency, Britain hosted the G8 Deauville Partnership Investment Conference in London on Monday, 16 September, 2013

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

  • Foreign Secretary’s new Special Representative for Climate Change

    Sir David King to be new special representative for climate change: he brings a deep and specific knowledge of climate and energy issues.

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

  • UK and Afghan soldiers' operation success

    Soldiers from 4th Battalion The Rifles have assisted the Afghan National Army in a successful operation in Helmand's Nahr-e Saraj district.

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

  • A look behind the scenes on operations

    A new exhibition at the Imperial War Museum in London takes a look at the challenges of supporting and maintaining troops on the front line.

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

  • Afghanistan monthly progress report for July/August 2013

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan for July/August 2013.

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

  • UNICEF report on child deaths

    Justine Greening responds to a UNICEF report on child mortality.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 12 September 2013

    The Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) answered questions about a veil ban, the Prime Minister’s spectacles, spare room subsidy and Syria.

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

  • FCO Minister concerned by attacks on Libyan Government buildings

    Alistair Burt deplores bomb attacks in Libya and reiterates UK support to Libyan Government and people in tackling insecurity.

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

  • Alistair Burt welcomes peaceful transfer of Camp Ashraf residents

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt welcomes peaceful transfer of residents from Camp Ashraf to Camp Liberty after appalling recent attack.

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