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  • UK condemns terrorist attack in Turkey

    "The British Government stands steadfast with Turkey in its fight against terrorism."

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Syria

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague said the UK will expand its support to the Syrian people and political opposition with an extra £5 million in non-lethal practical assistance.

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

  • UK Government welcomes appointment of Egypt's new leadership

    The UK Government has written to Egypt’s new leadership congratulating them on their appointments and setting out its commitment to working with them as they address the challenges ahead.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Kenyan Prime Minister to Foreign Office

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga on 10 August at the Foreign Office.

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

  • Inspiring young people in the UK and Anguilla

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has welcomed Olympic long-jumper Shara Proctor to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

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

  • Soldier from 26 Engineer Regiment killed in Afghanistan

    It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 30 Armoured Engineer Squadron, 26 Engineer Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan today, 10 August 2012.

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

  • Soldier from 3rd Battalion The Rifles killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 3rd Battalion The Rifles has been killed in Afghanistan.

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

  • Food for the Olympians of the future

    In an exclusive interview with First News, the PM says he hopes to harness the attention around London 2012 to tackle global hunger and malnutrition.

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

  • Healthy babies are sweet thanks to powerful potatoes

    How biofortified sweet potatoes are keeping pregnant women and young children healthy in Kenya

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  • Foreign Office Minister discusses trade with Canadian Trade Minister at London 2012

    Minister for North America Alistair Burt today attended the Olympic Gymnastics with Canadian Trade Minister Ed Fast

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

  • Investment opportunity with the Caribbean

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham participated in a panel discussion on investment opportunities within the Caribbean and Europe today in London.

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

  • Landmark day for Libya: Minister welcomes first elected body taking power

    Libya’s National Transitional Council handed over power to the General National Congress, the 200-strong body elected in July in Libya’s first democratic elections for 47 years.

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

  • Showcasing the Foreign Office's work on London 2012

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has met representatives from the governments and organising committees of the next two Olympic Games to showcase the Foreign Office's work with international partners during London 2…

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

  • Soldiers train for operations after Afghanistan

    A fresh focus is being put on fighting in metropolitan areas as the British Army prepares for operations beyond Afghanistan.

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

  • Army Reserves build IED search facility

    Army reservists from Wales are thinking like Taliban bomb-makers in order to build a realistic improvised explosive device (IED) search facility to train soldiers about to deploy to Afghanistan.

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

  • A chance to grow

    How support groups in Mozambique are helping to break the cycle of malnutrition.

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  • Providing canine heroes for the front line

    Military working dogs provide valuable capability to British patrols on the front line. But procurement by DE&S begins many miles from Afghanistan.

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

  • UK and Tonga: close historical ties

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne met His Royal Highness The Crown Prince of Tonga in London today.

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

  • Journalists' Day in Iran

    Today is Journalists' Day in Iran. But in reality, Iran’s journalists have little to celebrate.

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

  • Light Dragoons destroy huge Afghan insurgent explosives cache

    British soldiers from the Light Dragoons have discovered and destroyed a huge insurgent cache of bomb-making equipment in Helmand province, Afghanistan, saving military and civilian lives.

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