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  • GREAT campaign launches in Rio de Janeiro

    On his first official visit to Brazil, Prince Harry launched the GREAT campaign in Rio de Janeiro along with Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

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

  • Marking International Women's Day

    Foreign Secretary William Hague paid tribute to those working to advance the human rights of women around the world ahead of International Women's Day.

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

  • UK and Algeria hold high level political talks

    Foreign Office Minister for North Africa Alistair Burt and Algerian Minister Delegate Abdelkader Messahel met in London on 8-9 March for the sixth Annual UK/Algeria high level political talks.

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

  • UK welcomes exports from Gaza to the West Bank

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has welcomed the first transfer of goods from Gaza to the West Bank since 2007.

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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

  • New RAF recruit proposes on parade square

    One of the RAF's newest airmen proposed to his girlfriend this week during his graduation day parade.

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

  • 12 Mechanized Brigade prepares for establishing stability in Afghanistan

    12 Mechanized Brigade personnel have been preparing on Salisbury Plain for their upcoming deployment to Helmand on Operation HERRICK 16.

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

  • RAF personnel support helicopter crews on training exercise

    Personnel from RAF Benson have been feeding and housing 500 Joint Helicopter Command personnel on their Afghanistan training exercise.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Argentine Republic and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Paraguay

    Dr John Freeman has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Argentine Republic and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Paraguay.

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

  • Podcast marks International Women’s Day

    The fourth in our human rights series focuses on women in Libya. It features Sara Maziq, the co-founder of the Libyan Civil Society Organisation and Women 4 Libya, and Elham Saudi, co-founder and Director of Lawyers for Just…

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

  • Defence Secretary - why we are in Afghanistan

    Following the loss of six soldiers in Afghanistan this week, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond writes about why we are in Afghanistan and what is being achieved there.

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

  • Defence Chief - we are aware of what we are asking our bravest to do

    The tragic incident in Helmand involving six British soldiers is sad news for all in the Services but even more so for their families and friends…

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

  • International Women's Day: UK tackles violence against women

    The UK will spearhead a new drive to save girls and women from the domestic violence and trafficking in poor countries

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

  • DFID research: ESPA Announces 2012 Grants

    ESPA Programme Executive Board invites Expressions of Interest to attend a Grant Development Workshop near London on 2–4 July 2012.

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

  • International Women’s Day 2012: message from the Deputy Prime Minister

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has recorded a video message for International Women’s Day 2012.

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

  • International Women's Day 2012

    Find out what action the UK government is taking to assist women around the world.

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

  • Syria: A bad situation, that is getting worse

    The UK withdrew all British diplomats from Damascus last week. On his return to the UK, British Ambassador Simon Collis discussed the situation in Syria.

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

  • British soldiers in Afghanistan

    British Ambassador to Afghanistan William Patey has offered condolences following news that six British soldiers are missing, believed killed in Helmand Province.

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

  • Afghans signal desire for change in Sangin

    I visited Sangin today for the last time as Head of the PRT. It’s a place where many ISAF [International Security Assistance Force] and Afghan…

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

  • Six soldiers believed killed in Helmand

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that six soldiers are missing, believed killed, after their armoured vehicle was caught in an explosion in southern Afghanistan yesterday, Tuesday 6 March 2…

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