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  • HMS Blyth takes command of NATO task group

    HMS Blyth, the Clyde-based minehunter currently deployed in the Mediterranean, has taken up position as 'command platform' of a NATO task group in the region.

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

  • Foreign Secretary at the United Nations General Assembly Friends of Yemen Ministerial

    Foreign Secretary William Hague makes the opening remarks at the fourth meeting of the United Nations General Assembly Friends of Yemen Ministerial.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces appointment of new UK Special Envoy to the Sahel

    Foreign Secretary William Hague last night announced the appointment of Stephen O’Brien MP as the UK's new Special Representative for the Sahel.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Ecuadorian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino in New York today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary hails deal between Sudan and South Sudan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the agreements signed today between the Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for more action to help Yemen

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "The UK Government stands firmly behind President Hadi as he continues to tackle these significant challenges."

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

  • The United Kingdom restates its longstanding commitment to the people of Gibraltar

    Statement of the delegation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in exercise of the right of reply to the remarks made by the Prime Minister of Spain in the general debate on 25 September 2012

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

  • "I congratulate Sudan and South Sudan on bringing these intensive weeks of negotiation to a positive outcome"

    Intervention delivered by UK Minister Mark Simmonds to the High Level Sudan / South Sudan Consultative Forum

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

  • Polio: Britain to vaccinate 29 million children

    The extra support was welcomed as key step towards the eradication of polio by the UK's Development Secretary

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

  • Foreign Office disappointed by conduct of recent Belarus elections

    Following the elections that took place in Belarus on 23 September, the UK Government has expressed its regret at the way they were carried out.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Colombia

    Minister for Latin America Jeremy Browne discussed trade, security, prosperity and improved bilateral relations when he met the President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos in Bogotá.

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

  • Captain Carl Manley dies in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain Carl Manley of the Royal Marines died in Afghanistan on Monday 24 September 2012.

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

  • Scientist supports military colleagues in Helmand

    From Camp Bastion in southern Afghanistan, MOD scientist Dr Peter Harvey explains the role of the Scientific Adviser. Ian Carr reports.

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  • "The Arab Spring represents a precious opportunity for people to realise their aspirations for a job, a voice and a stake in their own future"

    Statement by UK Prime Minister David Cameron to the 67th Session of the UN General Assembly

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

  • "There can be no negotiations on the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands unless and until such time as the islanders so wish"

    Statement of the delegation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in exercise of the right of reply to remarks made by President of the Argentine Republic on 25 September.

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

  • Syria: Vital aid for children and families forced to flee

    Britain will provide urgent support to the United Nations to get humanitarian help - including water and education - to 250,000 children who were forced to flee the fighting.

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

  • Family planning: Contraceptives for 27m women and girls

    The British government is part of a new partnership announced today at the United Nations that will increase access to contraceptives for 27 million women and girls in some of the world's poorest countries.

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

  • Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully welcomes Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary to New Zealand

    Read an excerpt of the transcript for the 21 January press conference held by New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully to welcome the Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary, or download the full transcript in …

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

  • British Foreign Secretary visits Ethiopia

    “The UK’s relationship with Ethiopia is strong, and based on numerous shared interests and values” said Foreign Secretary William Hague ahead of his visit.

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

  • 40 Commando takes command in Nahr-e Saraj

    40 Commando Royal Marines officially completed the transfer of command of Combined Force Nahr-e Saraj (North) on 21 September 2012 from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards.

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