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  • Foreign Secretary concerned by death of civilians and journalist in Homs

    "These deaths highlight once again the terrible price being paid by the people of Homs, as well as the courage of journalists who take great personal risks to bring to light what is happening to the people of Syria.&quo…

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

  • Military advisers fine tune front line kit

    Ensuring that cutting-edge equipment is at the disposal of soldiers is essential to the British Army’s success. It is for this reason that …

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

  • Sea King returns to duties after 18-month reconstruction

    After 18 months of reconstruction Sea King helicopter ZA298, from the Commando Helicopter Force, that was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) in Afghanistan, has returned to front line duties with 846 Naval Air Squadron.

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

  • Foreign Secretary chooses Burma as his first destination for 2012

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is visiting Burma on 5 and 6 January for talks with political leaders including President Thein Sein, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and representatives of ethnic minorities.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister reiterates the importance of increasing pressure on Iran

    Speaking at Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan, the Minister for the Middle East emphasised the importance of standing together to prevent Iran acquiring a nuclear weapons capability.

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

  • FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt meets Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon

    Ministers met to discuss developments in region as well as key elements of the bilateral relationship.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons on the Falkland Islands

    Foreign Secretary William Hague responds to statements made in South America regarding the Falkland Islands.

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

  • The UK, Israel and the region in 2012

    A speech at Bar-Ilan University by the Hon Alistair Burt MP

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

  • YORKS soldiers on patrol in Helmand

    Nearly 500 members of 1 YORKS arrived in Helmand at the beginning of October 2011 for a six-month deployment in support of 20th Armoured Brigade…

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

  • Foreign Secretary remarks at his press conference in Burma

    Foreign Secretary William Hague concludes first visit to Burma by a UK Foreign Secretary in over 50 years.

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

  • "If reforms continue we are ready to build a new relationship with Burma"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague writes about his historic visit to Burma on 5-6 January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary disappointed by Iran’s provocative enrichment

    "We call on Iran to stop immediately the production of 20% uranium and to engage seriously with the E3+3 about the international community’s concerns."

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

  • UK priorities for the Commonwealth in 2012

    Minister for the Commonwealth Lord Howell outlines key challenges for the Commonwealth in 2012 and UK priorities following the 2011 Heads of Government meeting in Perth.

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

  • Statistical firepower in Helmand

    Modern war is fought with information as well as bullets and few in Afghanistan are in possession of as much statistical firepower as Charlie…

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

  • New Afghan Army Counter-IED Team demonstrates skills

    The Afghan National Army's (ANA's) newly-formed Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Team recently demonstrated their proficiency in front of the ANA's 3/215 Brigade Commander, General Sherin Shah, and Tas…

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

  • Andrew Mitchell visits Greenwich school

    Minister visits Greenwich school benefiting from the international legacy of the Olympic and Paralympic Games as Government marks 200 days to Olympics.

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

  • South Africa: Centenary of the African National Congress

    Foreign Secretary William Hague sends congratulations to South African Minister for Foreign Affairs

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

  • FCO Minister for the Middle East visits Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    Alistair Burt: 'During my visit I will be encouraging both sides to seize this opportunity and make real progress towards a negotiated two-state solution.'

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Burmese government in Naypyitaw

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented on his meetings with the Burmese Government during his visit to Burma.

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

  • Afghanistan operational air update 31 December

    RAF, Royal Navy and Army Air Corps personnel conducted numerous missions across southern Afghanistan from 18-31 December 2011. Here follows an operational update.

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