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  • 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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on new EU sanctions against Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the EU sanctions sent a further clear and unambiguous message to the Syrian authorities.

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

  • Six-hour fight disrupts Taliban meeting

    Lance Corporal Roberts is a Section Second-in-Command in 4 Platoon, B Company, 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (3 MERCIAN). He is currently…

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

  • Foreign Secretary pays tribute to UK forces in Afghanistan

    The UK's Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has paid tribute to the skills and sacrifices of British troops serving in Afghanistan during a visit to the country this week.

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

  • Working together - RAF reservists and regulars

    Today’s armed forces depend on regular and reserve forces working closely together, shouldering equal responsibility; and when on operations…

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

  • 200 Armed Forces Day events this weekend

    The Royal Family, Defence ministers and senior military figures will join people at over 200 events in the UK this weekend to celebrate the third annual Armed Forces Day.

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

  • Senior Diplomatic Appointments

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a number senior diplomatic appointments.

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

  • Government publishes response to COI review

    The reform of the organisation of government communications has been announced today by Francis Maude.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague on the UK’s role in Afghanistan

    Whilst on his visit to Kabul, the Foreign Secretary spoke to British journalists on the UK’s plans for engagement in Afghanistan.

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

  • Fighting the War on Drugs, at Home and Abroad

    Afghan Counter Narcotics Committee visits London to see UK drug policy in action, and to increase collaboration on this critical issue

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

  • European Union Bill completes Lords stages

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell of Guildford today commented on the passing of Third Reading in the House of Lords and the conclusion of the Lords’ consideration of the Government’s EU Bill.

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

  • Afghanistan: Foreign Secretary's interview with Today Programme, Radio 4

    Foreign Secretary William Hague was interviewed on the UK's engagement in Afghanistan.

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

  • Sporting heavyweights back Armed Forces Day

    David Haye, the British boxing legend and WBA heavyweight title holder, took time out from his busy schedule ahead of his showdown with Wladimir…

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

  • Events mark 50th Anniversary of military legacy in Wales

    VIP guests from Germany gathered at a Welsh military training range to inspect the German Army's legacy which still helps British soldiers prepare for operations five decades after it was established.

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

  • British, German and American soldiers take to the skies together

    The training was the third in a series of similar multinational exercises, with Luftlandepionerkompanie 270 (Lpk 270) hosting the previous two…

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

  • Hague: progress good for Lashkar Gah transition

    The transition of security from ISAF to Afghan forces in Lashkar Gah is scheduled to begin in July, Mr Hague added. He said that, on 15 May…

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

  • UK welcomes US troop reduction in Afghanistan

    The British Prime Minister and Chief of the Defence Staff have both welcomed the announcement that the US will be withdrawing 10,000 troops from Afghanistan by the end of this year

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 23 June 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: bailout, Libya, burglary and circus animals.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for Gilad Shalit’s immediate release

    Speaking ahead of the fifth anniversary of the kidnap, Foreign Secretary William Hague called for the release of Israeli Staff Sergeant Gilad Shalit.

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

  • Foreign Secretary’s visit to Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague reaffirms the UK’s long-term commitment to Afghanistan.

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